Nov
15
Text: Psalm 133 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. How is oil in the ancient world related to brotherly unity? Explain and discuss.
2. How is Mountain Dew in the ancient world related to brotherly unity?
3. What are the NT implications of Dew (Water) and Oil? Explain and discuss.
4. How are you doing in your application of brotherly unity? Share.
Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Gospel Sharing Application: Share about ways in which you have been able to share, proclaim, display, or model the Gospel during this last week.
Suggested verse for meditation: “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!”
Psalm 133:1 ASV
http://bible.com/12/psa.133.1.asv
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Nov
8
Text: John 14:4-11 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. How is John 14:4-11 a comforting verse for the believer. Share and explain.
2. How could you respond to a post modern individual who claims to believe in God but finds the idea that Christ is the only way to God as egotistical and narrow minded? Discuss.
3. Is Jesus enough for you? In other words, is the person of Jesus sufficient for all of your needs during the journey of this life. Think about it. Share.
Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Gospel Sharing Application: Share about ways in which you have been able to share, proclaim, display, or model the Gospel during this last week.
Suggested verse for meditation: “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6 ESV
http://bible.com/59/jhn.14.6.esv
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Nov
1
Text: John 14:1-3 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. What is the biblical concept of “heaven”? Elaborate and share.
2. What is the biblical concept of the “new earth”? Elaborate and share.
3. What about the “life to come” (eternity) are you apprehensive or anxious (if at all) about? Share with your group.
Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Gospel Sharing Application: Share about ways in which you have been able to share, proclaim, display, or model the Gospel during this last week.
Suggested verse for meditation: ““Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”
John 14:1-3 ESV
http://bible.com/59/jhn.14.1-3.esv
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Oct
18
Text: John 13:21-38 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. What is John’s ultimate purpose of explaining the actions, heart, and final outcome of Judas?
2. What is John’s ultimate purpose of explaining the actions, heart, and 3 denials of Peter?
3. Why does John place his statement on the new commandment to love one another where he does (between Judas and Peter)? Are you loving “one another”? Share.
Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Gospel Sharing Application: Share about ways in which you have been able to share, proclaim, display, or model the Gospel during this last week.
Suggested verse for meditation: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.””
John 13:34-35 ESV
http://bible.com/59/jhn.13.34-35.esv
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Oct
11
Text: John 13:1-20 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. What is the overall meaning and purpose of Jesus’ foot washing during the last supper?
2. How are we to obey Jesus’ command when he states ““For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you” in vs 15?
3. Explain the meaning and significance of Jesus’ statement in vs 8 when He says to Peter “If I do not wash you, you have no share with me.” Discuss the practical application to the Church today.
Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Gospel Sharing Application: Share about ways in which you have been able to share, proclaim, display, or model the Gospel during this last week.
Suggested verse for meditation: For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.”
John 13:15 ESV
http://bible.com/59/jhn.13.8,15.esv
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Oct
4
Text: John 12:36-50 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. Explain, elaborate on, and discuss what it means to truly believe in Christ.
2. How is the persistent form of unbelief of people also a form of Gods judgement in the here and now? Explain and share.
3. Are you currently wrestling with unbelief in your heart? What/why? How are you being obedient in turning from such disbelief?
Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Gospel Sharing Application: Share about ways in which you have been able to share, proclaim, display, or model the Gospel during this last week.
Suggested verse for meditation: “And Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. And whoever sees me sees him who sent me.”
John 12:44-45 ESV
http://bible.com/59/jhn.12.44-45.esv
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Sep
27
Text: John 12:20-36 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. To whom was the gospel first proclaimed? Why is this important? Explain and support with scripture.
2. Have you been living for Gods kingdom or for your flesh. Share with your group.
3. Discuss the victory of Christ through His death. How does Jesus speak of “His hour”?
Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Gospel Sharing Application: Share about ways in which you have been able to share, proclaim, display, or model the Gospel during this last week.
Suggested verse for meditation: “Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.”
John 12:25-26 ESV
http://bible.com/59/jhn.12.25-26.esv
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Aug
30
Text: John 11:1-44 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. What 3 primary things does Jesus demonstrate in the raising of Lazarus? Discuss each point. (see sermon notes)
2. How could you use the words in John Chapter 11 to minister and console a believer who has lost a loved one? Be specific.
3. John 11 clearly displays the deity of Christ, but how does John 11 demonstrate the humanity of Christ? Explain and discuss.
Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Gospel Sharing Application: Share about ways in which you have been able to share, proclaim, display, or model the Gospel during this last week.
Suggested verse for meditation: “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?””
John 11:25-26 ESV
http://bible.com/59/jhn.11.25-26.esv
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