Gospel Community Groups

What are Gospel Community Groups?

Gospel Community Groups are small group Bible studies. They are designed to provide an opportunity for the members of Emmaus to build deeper relationships with one another. Groups meet throughout the week to discuss the sermons from the previous Sunday, to share life, and to pray. 

Who is able to join a Gospel Community Group?

Members of Emmaus Reformed Baptist Church may join a Gospel Community Group by speaking to the leader of the group or a Pastor. If you are not yet a member of Emmaus, we ask that you move through the membership process before joining a Gospel Community Group.

What is the focus of the conversation? 

The discussion within Gospel Community Groups will center around sharing life and discussing the sermons from the previous Sunday. GCG Study Questions are posted each Sunday on the website (see homepage and below).

How should Gospel Community Group meetings be led?

Groups should appoint a leader, begin and end at an agreed-upon time, strive for consistency week after week, keep the conversation focused on the sermons from the previous Sunday and life concerns, avoid gossip, and spend substantial time in prayer.  

What is the desired effect of Gospel Community Groups?

Beyond the obvious desire to see individuals encouraged in Christ, we would also like Gospel Community Groups to encourage members to use their spiritual gifts within the church, community, and nations. Our hope is that group members grow in their love for God, their love for one another, and as witnesses for Christ in the community.

What should I do if I am new to Emmaus, desire to connect with others, but am not ready to commit to the church as a member?

As you can see, Gospel Community Groups require commitment. They are for the members of Emmaus (or, under certain circumstances, those clearly committed but not yet members  – please talk with a Pastor). Please keep in mind that there are many other ways to get connected at Emmaus. For example, you can come to worship on the Lord’s Day regularly and stay afterward to visit with others. You can attend Emmaus Essentials (Sunday School) classes before the service at 9:00 AM. You can begin to meet with a Pastor for further guidance concerning involvement at Emmaus or set up an appointment for counseling. You may attend men’s or women’s events. You might also benefit from progressing through An Introduction To The Christian Faith with a Pastor or another guide. The reason we typically require membership for involvement in GCG’s is to maintain an environment where members can share openly, knowing that those in the group have formally committed themselves to this local church.

Why don’t Gospel Community Groups concentrate on topical studies?

Emmaus Reformed Baptist Church offers a more “academic” study of the scriptures through the Emmaus Essentials classes offered throughout the year. We separate the academic emphasis from the relational emphasis, not because the two are contrary to one another, but because we believe that greater depth will be experienced in both areas when separated in this way. We encourage regular involvement in Corporate Worship, Gospel Community Groups, and Emmaus Essentials.

 


GROUP RESOURCES

» GCG Diagram
» GCG Covenant

GCG WEEKLY QUESTIONS

Discussion Questions: Luke 20:19-26
posted on Sunday, May 4th by Joe

  1. How does the power struggle between Christ and the principal men of Israel illustrate the power struggle that all experience when confronted with the gospel of Jesus Christ? Who will respond in repentance and faith?
  2. Just as the crowd that followed Jesus was infiltrated by spies and insincere men, so too the church will be threatened by false teachers and false converts. What must the church do?
  3. Why was Christ’s answer to the question about paying tribute to Rome wise? What does his answer teach about the relationship between Christ’s kingdom and the kingdoms of this world under the New Covenant?

Discussion Questions: Baptist Catechism 68-71
posted on Sunday, May 4th by Joe

  1. What is the fifth commandment?
  2. What is the most obvious and direct thing this commandment requires and forbids?
  3. Does the fifth commandment only require children to honor their parents? What else does it imply?
  4. Does the fifth commandment only require those with an inferior position to honor those who are over them? What else does it imply? 
  5. Give examples of how a superior is to show honor to an inferior (from the Bible and from real-life experience). 
  6. Why is it important to note that the fifth commandment is the first of the second table of God’s moral law?
  7. What is another word we could use instead of honor? Hint: Matthew 19:18-19; 22:39.

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