Dec
3
Text: Rev 16 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text
1. What is the purpose and reason for the 7 bowls of Rev 16 to be so closely related and connected to the 10 plagues in the book of Exodus?
2. Make General connections and application to each of the 7 bowls described in Rev 16.
3. What is the overarching message and application of Rev 16? Share 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: “(“Behold, I am coming like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays awake, keeping his garments on, that he may not go about naked and be seen exposed!”)”
Revelation 16:15 ESV
http://bible.com/59/rev.16.15.esv
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Nov
26
Text: Rev 16 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Bible Text
1. Compare and contrast Rev 16 with the 10 Plagues in Exodus. Where do they correspond? Why is this important?
2. What is the connection and relationship between Rev 16 and Lev 26? Discuss symbols and implications.
3. What is the purpose and perspective of the term “Righteous” in Rev 16, specifically from a heavenly perspective? 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: “(“Behold, I am coming like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays awake, keeping his garments on, that he may not go about naked and be seen exposed!”)”
Revelation 16:15 ESV
http://bible.com/59/rev.16.15.esv
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Nov
12
Text: Rev 14:14-20(read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text
1. Discuss the two most plausible interpretations of Rev 14:14-20 as mentioned in the Sermon.
2. What can be learned and applied theologically about Judgement from this passage?
3. Why do you think that so many Churches have moved away from an accurate theology of Judgement? 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: “So the angel swung his sickle across the earth and gathered the grape harvest of the earth and threw it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.”
Revelation 14:19 ESV
http://bible.com/59/rev.14.19.esv
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Nov
5
Text: Romans 1:1-17 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text
1. Review and discuss each of the 9 main points of Pastor Martin’s sermon.
2. Which of the 9 main points was most encouraging/ impactful and why?
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: “So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome.”
Romans 1:15 ESV
http://bible.com/59/rom.1.15.esv
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Oct
29
Text: Romans 12:3-21 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text
1. In light of Romans 11 and 12, how are you doing in the areas of pride and humility? Share with your group.
2. According to Paul, all Christians have some form of a “gift”. Have you been faithful in implementing your giftedness amongst and within the church body? Why or why not and how so?
3. Where are you doing well and where are you struggling according to Paul’s Exhortation list in verses 9-21? 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: “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”
Romans 12:12 ESV
http://bible.com/59/rom.12.12.esv
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Oct
22
Text: Romans 12:1-8 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text
1. What is the significance of the “Therefore” statement at the beginning of Romans Chapter 12? Discuss.
2. What does it mean, practically, to offer up your body as a living sacrifice? Discuss.
3. Are you currently living this way? As a living sacrifice to God? Why or why not? What, if anything, needs to change? 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: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12:1-2 NIV
http://bible.com/111/rom.12.1-2.niv
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Sep
24
Text: Rev 13:11-18 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text
1. In light of the sermon on Rev 13:11-18, review the questions from last week.
2. What is the mark of the beast? How do you know? Explain and discuss.
3. Pray for those who are experience more intense and focused persecution throughout the world.
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: “Also it causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, to be marked on the right hand or the forehead, so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name. This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666.”
Revelation 13:16-18 ESV
http://bible.com/59/rev.13.16-18.esv
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Sep
17
Text: Rev 13:1-10 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text
1. When will the beast described in Rev 13 appear? Discuss.
2. Who or what does this beast symbolize?
3. Where does this beast have authority? Discuss. 4. What does this beast do? Discuss.
Family Application: BC #99. 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 anyone is to be taken captive, to captivity he goes; if anyone is to be slain with the sword, with the sword must he be slain. Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints.”
Revelation 13:10 ESV
http://bible.com/59/rev.13.10.esv
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