Revelation Series - Deeper Faith Study for Feb. 12, 2012

Topic: Revelation 21-22 – The Beginning!

Open: Share a moment when you received something new. What was it and how did it affect you?

Read: Revelation 21-22

Answer:
1. Will we live in “heaven” forever (21:1)? Why or why not? Will the “new earth” be renovated or destroyed? What does it mean, “there is no longer any sea?” Is this a reference to literal bodies of water or nations and peoples?

2. What will it be like to have God “dwell” among us (21:3)? Why is this mentioned twice in this verse?

3. Can you find the five blessed absences of heaven in 21:22-27?

4. How does Revelation close as it began (22:7; 1:3; cf. 16:5)? Why is this warning and motivation so important?

5. What do you look forward to the most in that day? How have the words of Revelation prepared you for that day?


Pray: Pray that your heart would be prepared for the coming Christ and that the words of Revelation would

Meditate/Memorize: Revelation 21:20 “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely, I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!”

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Topic: The Kingdom – Revelation 20


Open:
There is the old expression, “If I only knew then what I know now…” Describe this sentiment in your own life. What would you change? How does the reality of the future kingdom of Christ effect how we should live in the present?

Read: Revelation 20

Discuss:
1. In 20:2-7, “thousand years” is used six times in connection with a number of chronologically interrelated events. Should this be understood literally or figuratively? Why? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each view?

2. Why does God release Satan from the Abyss (20:7)? Are there any reasons implied in the text or the whole of Scriptures? Satan is successful in his attempt to “deceive the nations.” What does this tell us about the nature of man?

3. Who is sitting on the “great white throne” (20:11) What is significant about the adjectives “great” and “white?” What characteristic of God does this throne speak to?

4. How should the reality of judgment affect the way we live today?

Pray: Pray that you would live more kingdom mindedly in society.

Meditate/Memorize: Revelation 20:6 “Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection.”

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Topic: Come and Get it! – Revelation 19


Open: Do you remember your favorite meal as a youth? Maybe it was a meal at your grandmothers house or a birthday meal at home. Take a moment to discuss this. Was it the meal or the experience?
Read: Revelation 19

Discuss:
1. What is the great multitude so excited about (19:6)? What is the “marriage of the Lamb” (19:7)? How does rejoicing and being glad have to do with worship? Is being glad in God the same as worship?

2. What is the “marriage supper of the Lamb” (19:9)? Who is the bride? Who is the groom? Is the invitation to the “marriage supper of the Lamb” for all believers? Why or why not? How does it feel to you to be Jesus’ bride? How do you feel about being the bride of Christ?

3. Describe the appearance of the one riding on a white horse (19:11-17). What difference does the hope of Christ coming make in our everyday lives?


Pray: Pray that you would not only be aware, but ready for this day when we meet Christ. Will you be at the table?


Memorize: Revelation 19:6-7 “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and exult and give Him the glory…”

Revelation Series - Deeper Faith Study

Topic: The Beginning of the End – Revelation 14-16

Open: Our tendancy is to turn away from pain. Can you describe a painful moment in your life? Where did it lead your life?

Read: Revelation 14-16

Discuss:
1. What is the “eternal gospel” (14:6)? Is this a call to salvation or judgment? How does the angel’s proclamation in 14:7 help you answer these questions? How would you summarize the contents of the angel’s message? Why is the gospel the good news?

2. What does the “harvest of the earth” refer to (14:15)? How did the son of man reap this harvest (14:16)? How ripe do you think the earth is now?

3. Why is this particular sign called “great and marvelous” (15:1)? What does it mean that the “wrath of God is finished?”

4. Why do wicked people refuse to repent this side of eternity (16:11)? Do these people acknowledge God and repent of their deeds in hell? Why or why not? Read Philippians 2:6-11.

Pray:
Pray that even in times of darkness and pain that you would hold onto God’s faithfulness.

Meditate:
Revelation 15:4 “Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For you alone are holy.”

Venture - Prayer and Fasting for 2012

On Sunday at FCF we took time to look back at the exciting moments of 2011...and looked forward with great anticipation to 2012. If you have been around FCF at all, some of the excitement of 2011 has been plenty evident. But even with a year of great spiritual growth and ministry success, we cannot pause too long... because 2012 is here.

2012 is bringing us some exciting opportunities as a church family. As we mentioned Sunday, plans are in place for expanded facilities, additional campuses in a strategic area, and most importantly, an expanded global reach.

However, planning and strategy can only take us so far. On Sunday, we began the launch of Venture - dedicating the month of January to church wide prayer and fasting. We will be meeting on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm to prepare our hearts for the big plans God has for our church. Obviously, we understand that it will be impossible for everyone to attend...but if you could take a meal, a day, or a week throughout this month to seek the Lord on behalf of these endeavors, it will certainly be a huge part in accomplishing Kingdom sized things.

As I shared my on Sunday, my prayer is that we would have a Hebrews 10 church. A church confident in Christ that leads to 1. Full assurance of faith 2. Unwavering hope 3. Stir one another on with love and good works.

We hope that you will join us!!

Expecting Christ to do, what only He can do!!

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