GCG Questions for Sermon on 05/11/14

Text: James 1:5-8

Sermon Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. Are you currently experiencing any major trials in your life? Are you able to count it as joy? Share with your group. (Remember: James is the one who tells us to count all trials as joy)

2. What is biblical wisdom? How does one acquire it? Explain and support.

3. What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom? Share and explain.

4. Do you doubt Gods goodness in working in your life? Why, what do you fear? If so, have you taken this fear to The Lord in prayer?

5. How can your group pray for you this week? Share.

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 05/04/14

Bible Text: James 1:2-4

Sermon Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. Are you currently experiencing any trials? How is God working in the midst of your circumstances? Share.

2. Why should we have joy in the midst of difficult circumstances? Really think about it and share.

3. Have you ever struggled with false expectations of God? What? Why? What was the conclusion?

4. Share a time in your life when you went through a trial and you were able to see how God brought about good.

5. What is the end goal of the Christian faith? Explain and support with scripture.

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 04/27/14

Bible Text: Book of James Intro

Sermon Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. What was the general purpose of the writting of the book of James?

2. To whom was the book of James written to? And who was the author of the book of James? (Give a brief bio of who James was)

3. What is the literary genre of James and why is it important to know and understand the genre of a biblical text?

4. The book of James is known by many as the proverbs of the New Testament. What portion of the book of James speaks the most to you? Why? Share.

5. How are you doing in your personal bible study? Are you being diligent or do you need some encouragement? Share.

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Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation – Emmaus Essentials Episode 25

Episode 25 of Emmaus Essentials is ready for you! This episode covers chapter 18 of the confession – Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation. The question under consideration is, can and should a Christian have a sense of assurance (or confidence) concerning their right standing before God?

The confessions summarizes the truth of scripture beautifully noting that a Christian can and should have a sense of assurance. That said, the confession is also sensitive to the fact that, one, some possess a sense assurance though they should not (given that they are not truly trusting in Christ). And two, it is possible for someone who is truly saved to lack a sense of assurance.

The scripture do exhort us to lay hold of this confidence if we are in Christ, and they also instruct us as to how to lay hold of it. Have a listen to learn more!

Soli Deo Gloria!

Pastor Joe

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 4/20/2014

Text: Matt 27

Sermon Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. Why is the resurrection central to the Christian faith? Be sure to answer in multiple ways.

2. What is the primary theme of Matthew’s gospel? What is Matthew ultimate message through his gospel?

3. What Easter traditions do you have? How do you remember Christ during this Holy day? Share.

4. Is your hope fully in the life and kingdom to come? Or do you feel you have lost some perspective and might be overly focused on temporal things? Share.

5. What did Christ ultimately accomplish on the cross. Note: Christ accomplished more than one thing on the cross. Discuss.

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 04/13/14

Text: Matt 21:1-11

Sermon notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. What is the overarching biblical message of “Passover”? Explain in detail, both the Old Testament practice and Christ’s fulfillment in the New Testament.

2. How do you acknowledge and observe Holy Week each year? Share with one another ways to engage oneself and/or ones family during this special and symbolic week.

3. What is the primary purpose and message of the Bible? State in one sentence and discuss.

4. What does “the kingdom inaugurated but not yet consummated” mean and how does it apply to the church? Explain.

5. How are you doing with your struggle with pride? Are you acting in a state of humility as Christ has called us to? Share and pray.


GCG Questions for Sermon on 04/06/14

Bible Text: Matt 4:12-17

Sermon Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. How are Matthew and John different in their presentation of Christ? What is the primary goal of each book and why are they different?

2. Why was it so significant that Christ did many of His Miracles in Capernaum? Explain and support.

3. How are you doing in your personal Bible Study? Share with your group.

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 03/30/14

Sermon Text: Misc

Link to Sermon Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. Have you been through, or are you going through, the membership process at Emmaus? How was your experience? What did you like and what would you change?

2. What are the biblical requirements for being received as a member of the church? See sermon notes, support with scripture, and discuss.

3. Imagine you are a believer seeking a new church. What particular things would make you feel comfortable and received when coming into a new church? List specifics (I.e. Greeted by leadership, welcome to visitors in announcements, new visitor handouts, etc.)

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