Sermon Qs 12/31/17

Text: Rev 18 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text
1. What is the primary and central warning that Rev 18 offers to its readers? 
2. Where are you most often tempted by “the city of Babylon” to commit idolatry and walk toward sin? Share. 
3. What is the ultimate fate of Babylon? What implications can be drawn? 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 he called out with a mighty voice, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a dwelling place for demons, a haunt for every unclean spirit, a haunt for every unclean bird, a haunt for every unclean and detestable beast. For all nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her sexual immorality, and the kings of the earth have committed immorality with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown rich from the power of her luxurious living.””
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭18:2-3‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/rev.18.2-3.esv

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Sermon Qs 12/24/17

Text: Hebrews 2 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text
1. Discuss the biblical teaching, applications, and implications of Christ as our Prophet. 
2. Discuss the biblical teaching, applications, and implications of Christ as our King
3. Discuss the biblical teaching, applications, and implications of Christ as our Priest.

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 we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭2:1-3‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/heb.2.1-3.esv

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Sermon Qs 12/10/17

Text: Rev 17:1-6 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermonsBegin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text
1. Who is the harlot that is described in Rev 17, what does she represent, and what is her purpose? 
2. Have you been (current or past) seduced by the world (harlot) in a way that has brought you away from Christ and not toward him? Share and discuss. 
3. Spend some extra time in prayer as a group (dependent upon group needs)
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 on her forehead was written a name of mystery: “Babylon the great, mother of prostitutes and of earth’s abominations.””
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭17:5‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/rev.17.5.esv

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Sermon Qs 12/03/17

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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Sermon Qs 12/03/17

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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Sermon Qs 11/26/17

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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Sermon Qs 11/12/17

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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Sermon Qs 11/05/17

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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