Feb
12
Text: Rev 4:4-11 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text
1. List and describe the meaning and purpose of some of the non-living objects listed in Rev 4:4-11.
2. Are you living your faith out holding the duel view of God as both Righteous Judge and Gracious Savior? What are the implications of each? Discuss and share.
3.Spend some extra time in reverent and thankful prayer.
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: “”Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.””
Revelation 4:11 ESV
http://bible.com/59/rev.4.11.esv
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Feb
5
Text: Rev 4:1-3 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. What is unique about the transition from chapter 3 to chapter 4 in Revelation? Why is this “transition” important in the proper interpretation of Revelation.
2. What does John see (and when does John see it) at the beginning of Rev 4?
3. How should what John “sees” in Rev 4:1-3 affect how we “live” on this world? 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: “At once I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne. And he who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian, and around the throne was a rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald.”
Revelation 4:2-3 ESV
http://bible.com/59/rev.4.2-3.esv
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Jan
29
Text: Rev 4-5 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. What is the connection and proper way to view the relationship between Rev 2-3 with Rev 4-5.
2. What does Rev 4-5 reveal about God and Christ?
3. What is the main message/theme of Revelation 4-5? Summarize in one sentence.
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: “”Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.””
Revelation 4:11 ESV
http://bible.com/59/rev.4.11.esv
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Jan
15
Text: Rev 3:14-22 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. Review and discuss why the term “lukewarm” was so central, important, and applicable to the church in Laodicea.
2. What does it mean practically for a Christian today to be lukewarm? Do you struggle with being lukewarm in your faith?
3. What are the “means of grace” that the Christian can utilize to ensure that they remain either hot or cold and not lukewarm. 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: “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.”
Revelation 3:15-16 ESV
http://bible.com/59/rev.3.15-16.esv
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Jan
8
Text: Rev 3:14-22 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. What is meant by Christ being called “The Amen”? Discuss.
2. Discuss the meaning and implications of Christ being referred to as the “beginning of Gods creation”?
3. Discuss the meaning and implications of Christ being referred to as the “faithful and true witness”?
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 to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation.”
Revelation 3:14 ESV
http://bible.com/59/rev.3.14.esv
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Dec
11
Text: Rev 2:18-29 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. What was good about the Church of Thyatira?
2. What was bad and ungodly about the Church of Thyatira?
3. Discuss the steps and reasons behind the process of Church discipline as discussed by the sermon.
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 one who conquers and who keeps my works until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are broken in pieces, even as I myself have received authority from my Father.”
Revelation 2:26-27 ESV
http://bible.com/59/rev.2.26-27.esv
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Dec
4
Text: Rev 2:12-17 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. Compare and contrast our (The Church) sojourning with Israel’s based on the sermon connections with the Old Testament Stories and Paul’s description of the Church.
2. What did Pergamum do to compromise itself internally? Do you see any similarities to some of the Churches today?
3. What would be a modern application equivalent of those who hold to the teachings of Balaam and Balak within the Church?
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 repent. If not, I will come to you soon and war against them with the sword of my mouth.”
Revelation 2:16 ESV
http://bible.com/59/rev.2.16.esv
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Dec
4
Text: Phil4:10-13 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text
1. According to Paul, define aspects of true biblical contentment.
2. Discuss ways that Phil 4:13 has been used out of context and discuss the ramifications of doing so.
3. Are you content according to Paul’s teaching of biblical contentment? Discuss and share. Give ways your group can pray for you.
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 know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4:12-13 ESV
http://bible.com/59/php.4.12-13.esv
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