GCG Questions for Sermon on 11/2/2014

Text: John 2:1-11

Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1) What was significant about Christ’s presence at the wedding in Cana of Galilee?

2) What is marriage according to the scriptures? Discuss the state of marriage in our culture. How is your marriage, if applicable? If single, what are your hopes concerning marriage in the future?

3) How do “signs” function in John’s gospel? In other words, what are they for?

4) What was the significance of Jesus turning water to wine in the way that he did? What message was he communicating?

5) Do you believe that purification from sin is needed? If so, in what or whom are you trusting? Are you able to articulate to others the need for purification and to point them to Jesus? Elaborate and explain.

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 10/26/14

Text: John 1:35-51

Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1.  in what ways does our culture misunderstand who and what Jesus is? Why do you think? Give examples. Share.

2. What is Johns main point in vs. 35-51? What does he want his readers to understand through this portion of scripture? Explain.

Family Application: As Jesus shows in this passage, names have meaning behind them. As a parent, the naming of a child is often significant. Share the name of your child(ren) and the significance. (It’s ok if you just liked a name with little meaning too!)

Evangelism Application: In John 1:35-51 four people become followers of Christ. What lessons about personal evangelism can we learn from these stories?

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Emmaus Essentials – Church History I – The Ancient Church

Hello Emmaus,

After spending 6 weeks studying the Reformation many have expressed a desire to understand more about church history. Some have asked, “so what happened in the church in the days after the Apostles were alive?” That’s a very important question, and one that will be thoroughly answered in this course.

Join us online or in class (Sunday’s at 8:30am in the DVMS library) from November 9th through February 14th as we study ancient church history. Our instructor will be Dr. Robert Godfrey. The study will take us from approximately AD 100-600.

Each lesson consists of a 23 minute video (or audio), a brief quiz, and an opportunity to interact online via discussion board (optional).

If you wish to read a good book on this subject (not required) I would recommend “The Early Church” by Henry Chadwick, which is available in the Emmaus Bookstore.

I trust that we will be better equipped to understand and respond to the issues of our day after learning from those who have gone before us. Remember, history has a tendency to repeat itself!

Please register for Church History I by going to emmauscf.org/essentials.

God Bless,

Pastor Joe

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GCG for Sermon on 10/19/14

Text: John 1:29-34

Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. In light of the sermons content, how are you doing in your battle with sin? Do you make confession of your sins a regular habit? Share with your group.

2. What does john mean when he uses term “world”? Share and support with other scriptures.

3. What has stuck out to you most thus far in the first chapter of John? Why? Share.

Family Application: What methods have you (will you) use to teach your children the concept of sin? Share.

Evangelism Application: Our church contributes to heart cry ministries. What is this ministry and what is their model for missions? What do you think about this model? Share.

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 09/21/14

Text: John 1:6-13

Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. What did Jesus come to accomplish in His coming to earth? (note: there are multiple answers to this question) discuss.

2. Who are the “seven witnesses” that bare witness to who Christ is? List and discuss. See sermon notes.

3. Is Christ central to your life? If yes, share how you keep your self focused and humbled. If not, share why not.

Family Application: Are you being faithful and diligent in your family devotions? Share.

Evangelism Application: How can the words and information given in John 1 be useful in your personal evangelism? Share.

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 09/14/14

Text: John 1:1-5

Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. What does John want his readers to know and understand about Christ in the first verses of chapter 1? (The sermon listed 8 points…see sermon notes) List each point and discuss each. Also, share which point stood out to you the most and explain why.

Family Application: Teaching one’s children about the person and divine nature of Christ can be difficult (to say the least). What advice could you give to other current (or future) parents on how to teach children about who Jesus is?

Evangelism Application: How has contemporary culture distorted the true person and work of Christ? What other religions are founded on a distortion of the person and work of Christ? Discuss and explain.

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 09/07/14

Text: John 20:30-31

Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. What is the benefit of looking at the big picture of a book of the Bible before studying the details?

2. Who do you think wrote the Fourth Gospel? Does knowing the author of a book of the Bible matter, ultimately?

3. Why was this gospel written?

4. If the emphasis of the Gospel of John important today? Is it important for new believers? Is it important for seasoned believers? Why?

5. Have you read through John from beginning to end? If so, what insights were gained from that experience?

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 08/31/14

Text: Acts 2:42-47

Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. What is the danger of believers continually looking for God to work the extraordinary in their lives? Have you even been guilty of wanting God to do the extraordinary, when in fact God was working in the ordinary? Explain. Share.

2. What are the “means of grace” mentioned in this portion of scripture? Are you devoted to these means of grace in your own life? Share.

3. What are the names of the 12 apostles? 🙂 It would serve you well to have these memorized, as we are to devote ourselves to their teaching.

Family Application: How are you doing in your family devotions? Share with your group.

Evangelism Application: Staying true to the theme of the sermon, what ordinary and plain things can you do in your life to evangelize to the people around you on a regular basis? Share.

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