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Sermon Qs 03/12

Text: Matt 18:15-20 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text
1. How and why is “Self Discipline” a part of the process of Church Discipline and Excommunication? 
2. What is Mutual Discipline, how is it practically acted out, and what role does it play in the process of Church Discipline and Excommunication? 
3. Review and discuss the listed implications of Excommunication that were given in this week’s 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: “Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18:18‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/mat.18.18.esv

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Sermon Qs 03/05/17

Text: Rev 6;8:1-5 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text

1. List each of the “Seven General Observations Concerning the Seal Cycle” given in the Sermon and specifically discuss the meaning, purpose, and implications of each. (See sermon notes for the list) 

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: “When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them. And another angel came and stood at the altar with a golden censer, and he was given much incense to offer with the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar before the throne, and the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, rose before God from the hand of the angel.”
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭8:1-4‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/rev.8.1-4.esv

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Sermon Qs 02/26/17

Text: Rev 5 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text
1. Discuss the relationship between the book of Daniel and Revelation and its implications. 
2. What is significant about Christ’s unique ability to open the scroll? Discuss the meaning and implications. 
3. Why is Christ alone the only one worthy to receive power, wisdom, wealth, might, honor, and blessing? 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: “And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.””
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭5:9-10‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/rev.5.9-10.esv

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Sermon Qs 02/19

Text: Rev 4:1-11 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text
1. Briefly compare and contrast General Revelation with Special Revelation and discuss how the two apply to Rev 4. 
2. Discuss the 4 primary uses of the word “Heaven” and specifically focus on which definition is most closely connected to Rev 4. 
3. Who are the 24 Elders mentioned in Rev 4 and what is their significance?

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 the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and within, and day and night they never cease to say, “Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!””
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭4:8‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/rev.4.8.esv

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Sermon Qs 02/12/17

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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Sermon Qs 02/05/17

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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Sermon Qs 01/29/17

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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Sermon Qs 01/15/17

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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