Aug
23
Text: John 10:30-42 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. Who was Jesus? Answer this question with as much detail as possible. See sermon notes.
2. Has Jesus of Nazareth always existed? Explain and discuss.
3. List and discuss the reasons why the Jewish leaders were so hostel to the claims of Jesus.
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: “If I am not doing the works of my Father, then do not believe me; but if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me and I am in the Father.””
John 10:37-38 ESV
http://bible.com/59/jhn.10.37-38.esv
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Aug
16
Text: John 10:22-30 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. Discuss and explain the two primary views on whom Christ died for, as explained by Pastor Joe in this week’s Sermon. Discuss the reasons behind each view and the ramifications of each view.
2. What was the Feast of Dedication and why was it important? Explain.
3. How are you doing in your walk with Christ? Open up and give an honest personal assessment to 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: “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.”
John 10:27-28 ESV
http://bible.com/59/jhn.10.27-28.esv
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Aug
9
Text: John 10:1-21 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. How are we (the church) like sheep? Give examples and explain.
2. What makes our good shepherd so good? List several examples. See sermon notes.
3. Have you recently praised and rejoiced in the perfect love of God? 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: “I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.”
John 10:9 ESV
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Aug
2
Text: John 10:1-10 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. Describe all of the similarities between and Shepherd and his sheep and Christ and His people. Discuss.
2. How does on distinguish between the True shepherd and false shepherds? Explain.
3. How has Jesus shown himself to be the Good Shepherd in your own life? Share personal perspectives and experiences.
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: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
John 10:10 ESV
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Jul
28
Text: Psalm 64 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. What applications does Psalm 64 give when a Righteous person is persecuted?
2. How can you personally relate to the words of the Psalmist through out?
3. How can Psalm 64 be used in sharing the gospel?
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:
Psalm 64:7-8
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Jul
13
Text: Psalm 142 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. Can you relate with David in any way in Psalm 142? How? Share.
2. Why do you think it is so difficult for one to run to God, rather than away from God, during times of trials and tribulations? Explain and share about personal experiences.
3. Are you daily confessing and humbling yourself before the Lord on a daily basis? If not, why? 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: I cry to you, O Lord; I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” (Psalm 142:5 ESV)
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May
27
Text: John 8:12-20 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. What were the Pharisees ultimately upset and argumentative about in this passage concerning Jesus? Explain and discuss.
2. What was Jesus specially claiming and stating in the passage? Explain and discuss.
3. What is the foundation of True Religion and how can we know that the words and testimony of Jesus are True?
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: Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12 ESV)
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May
5
Text: John 7:25-36 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. Review the specific aspects and details that John lists in his gospel to verify the deity of Christ.
2. Where is Jesus currently? Why? What is he doing? Support with scripture.
3. How has your walk with Christ been during this last week?
Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Evangelism Application: Share about recent evangelism encounters. Also, encourage one another to come next week with at least one evangelism encounter to share.
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