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Sermon Discussion Questions 12/6/15

Text: Various [see sermon notes]  (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. Explain and discuss the idea and implications of Gods “Goodness”
2. Explain and discuss the idea and implications of Gods “Holiness”
3. Explain and discuss the idea and implications of Gods “Righteousness”
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: “saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.””
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭2:2‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/mat.2.2.esv

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 11/22/15

Text:John 14:12-14  (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. How are you continuing the work of Christ through your life? In other words, how are you advancing the gospel and kingdom of God through your daily work/life? (See Gospel Sharing Application Question)
2. How is it that the Church will do even greater things than Christ during the time between Chris’s first and second coming? (See vs. 12)
3. Are you content with how God is using you in your life? 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: ““Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.”
‭‭John‬ ‭14:12‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/jhn.14.12.esv

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 11/15/15

Text: Psalm 133  (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. How is oil in the ancient world related to brotherly unity? Explain and discuss.
2. How is Mountain Dew in the ancient world related to brotherly unity?
3. What are the NT implications of Dew (Water) and Oil? Explain and discuss.
4. How are you doing in your application of brotherly unity? 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: “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭133:1‬ ‭ASV‬‬
http://bible.com/12/psa.133.1.asv

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 11/08/15

Text: John 14:4-11  (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. How is John 14:4-11 a comforting verse for the believer. Share and explain.
2. How could you respond to a post modern individual who claims to believe in God but finds the idea that Christ is the only way to God as egotistical and narrow minded? Discuss.
3. Is Jesus enough for you? In other words, is the person of Jesus sufficient for all of your needs during the journey of this life. Think about it. 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: “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
‭‭John‬ ‭14:6‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/jhn.14.6.esv

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 11/01/15

Text: John 14:1-3  (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. What is the biblical concept of “heaven”? Elaborate and share.
2. What is the biblical concept of the “new earth”? Elaborate and share.
3. What about the “life to come” (eternity) are you apprehensive or anxious (if at all) about? Share with your group.
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: ““Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”
‭‭John‬ ‭14:1-3‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/jhn.14.1-3.esv

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 10/18/15

Text: John 13:21-38  (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. What is John’s ultimate purpose of explaining the actions, heart, and final outcome of Judas?
2. What is John’s ultimate purpose of explaining the actions, heart, and 3 denials of Peter?
3. Why does John place his statement on the new commandment to love one another where he does (between Judas and Peter)? Are you loving “one another”? 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: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.””
‭‭John‬ ‭13:34-35‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/jhn.13.34-35.esv

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 10/11/15

Text: John 13:1-20  (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. What is the overall meaning and purpose of Jesus’ foot washing during the last supper?
2. How are we to obey Jesus’ command when he states ““For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you” in vs 15?
3. Explain the meaning and significance of Jesus’ statement in vs 8 when He says to Peter “If I do not wash you, you have no share with me.” Discuss the practical application to the Church today.
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: For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.”
‭‭John‬ ‭13:15‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/jhn.13.8,15.esv

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 10/05/15

Text: John 12:36-50  (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. Explain, elaborate on, and discuss what it means to truly believe in Christ.
2. How is the persistent form of unbelief of people also a form of Gods judgement in the here and now? Explain and share.
3. Are you currently wrestling with unbelief in your heart? What/why? How are you being obedient in turning from such disbelief?
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 Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. And whoever sees me sees him who sent me.”
‭‭John‬ ‭12:44-45‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/jhn.12.44-45.esv

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