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GCG Questions for Sermon on 03/01/15

Text: John 6:1-21  (read as group)

Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. The feeding of the 5000 is a literal and practical story in the book of John. But discuss the spiritual truths and applications that are also found in this bible story. Note: the author of John intended both physical and spiritual meanings from this story.

2. List and discuss the three truths that are seen in this scripture, as listed in the sermon.

3. How and why should we give thanks before eating a meal? Discuss.

Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.

Evangelism Application:  Share about recent evangelism encounters. Also, encourage one another to come next week with at least one evangelism encounter to share.

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 02/22/15

Text: Matt 8:1-17  (read as group)

Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. Distinction and separation have plagued the church since its inception. What can we practically do today to help bring unity to the church while not compromising gods word?

2. We clearly see that Christ shows no partiality when healing in this passage. Have you been following Christ’s example? Or has judgement and partiality of others been a  struggle for you?

3. How has God blessed you this week? Share.

Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.

Evangelism Application:  Share about recent evangelism encounters. Also, encourage one another to come next week with at least one evangelism encounter to share.

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 02/15/15

Text: John 5:31-47  (read as group)

Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. How has Jesus fulfilled OT prophecy in ways that were different than many people expected? Share.

2. What “proofs” did Jesus give to confirm his Messiahship?

3. Where in scripture have you come to see Christ as being central, where maybe at first read it is not overtly apparent? Share examples from scripture where Jesus is central.

Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.

Evangelism Application:  Discuss the major points of Jehovah’s Witness theology and share how you could evangelize to a Jehovah’s Witness and support with scripture.

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 02/08/15

Text: John 5:19-30   (read as group)

Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. How has Christ given us “Life” as believers? Explain. Share.

2. Discuss the connection between faith and works in detail. Support with scripture.

3. Why did so many people during the time of Christ struggle with accepting Him as the Messiah and Christ. Discuss.

Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.

Evangelism Application:  Share about recent evangelism encounters. Also, encourage one another to come next week with at least one evangelism encounter to share.

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 02/01/15

Text: John 5:1-18 (read as group)

Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. Are there any “religious” superstitions that are commonly held amongst Americanized Christians? Share.

2. How can non-biblical superstitions be detrimental to ones faith? Explain.

3. What is the biblical relationship between physical illness and sin? Support with scripture.

Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.

Evangelism Application: Share about recent evangelism encounters. Also, encourage one another to come next week with at least one evangelism encounter to share.

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 01/04/15

Text: John 4:19

Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. Discuss the main applications and points from the woman at the well story in John 4.

2. What are things that our culture sees as “authoritative” for knowledge and living life? Explain. Share.

3. What were the 4 reasons listed in the sermon for why scripture is interpreted differently? See sermon notes.

Family Application: What does the Bible teach about “authority” within the household? Share and support with verses.

Evangelism Application: What can be learned from the story of the woman at the well that can be applied to modem day evangelism? Explain. Share.

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GCG Questions for Sermon on 12/28/2014

1. John has introduced many themes in the first three chapters of his gospel. Six of those themes are found in the story of Jesus’ interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well. What three themes were mentioned on Sunday (three more will be discussed next Sunday in part 2)? In other words, what were the three points of the sermon?

2. In what way does this story illustrate the truth that Jesus is Savior of the world? There are two ways in which the woman at the well represents the world. Discuss. 

3. Talk about the theme of water in John’s gospel. How does Jesus use water to communicate spiritual truths with the woman at the well? What did Jesus offer to her?

4. In what way does the story of the woman at the well pick up the theme of Jesus as the light of the world? How did Jesus go about shinning light into her soul?

5. Does Jesus still work this way today? Through whom? How? Discuss.

6. Can you share similarities between your life journey with Christ and the experience of the woman at the well? Discuss.

7. What does this passage say to us concerning prejudice (means to pre-judge) and/or racism in relation to the Christian and to the proclamation of the gospel?  Discuss.

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GCG Questions for the Sermon on 12/21/14

Text: John 3:31-36

Sermon Notes

1) What does incarnation mean?

2) According to the sermon, what three things does John 3:31-36 emphasize concerning the incarnation of Christ?

3) What does John mean when he says that Jesus came from above and is therefore above all?

4) According to verse 32 what did Jesus come to accomplish?

5) According to John 3:31-26, why is the revelation that we have in Christ Jesus superior to all other instances of revelation? See also Hebrews 1:1-2.

6) Why, according to this passage, is it unacceptable to say, “I believe in God” and yet reject the testimony of Jesus Christ?

7) Where does John ultimately go in his consideration of the incarnation? Notice that the same pattern also exists in Philippians 2:5-11.

8) What application have you made to your own life based upon this text?

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