Life Group Questions
In this sermon series on The Book of Revelation, Orchard Church walks Christians through a book that is often difficult to understand. Revelation warns of eternal judgment for those who side with Satan and pursue the system of the world. The church, on the other hand, is called to persevere in the midst of persecution so that we might obtain our reward in a new heaven and a new earth where we will enjoy God forever.
Discussion Questions
Revelation 5:1-14
Open
- What was the best choir or musical group you have ever heard (or participated in)? What was memorable about the group?
- Around the house, are you more like a lion or a lamb? Why?
Dig
- What do you think makes the scroll so significant? What dilemma does the sealed scroll pose?
- Why is Christ the only one worthy enough to open it (vv.4,9; see Jn 1:29)? What titles are used to describe him? What does it mean that he is both a Lion and a Lamb? Where does he appear? What is the significance of this?
- What is the response when he takes the scroll?
- Analyze the three songs: How is the Lamb described? Who comprises the first musical group? The second? The third?
- Who are the true kings and priests on earth? What elements of praise do you sense here?
Reflect
- Have different members of your small group try to capture this scene of praise and adoration via a poem, a sketch, a piece of music, or a prayer. To do this, put yourself into the scene, seeing and feeling what John saw and felt. Use these praise items from your group for a united concert of prayer and praise.
- What would the visions in chapters 4 and 5 have meant to the persecuted Christians of Asia? What does this vision say to us in the twentieth century as we view our out-of-control world? Based on this, what actions will you take this week?
General Life Group Questions
- Is there a sermon point or illustration that you liked or connected with?
- Which Bible verse or verses stood out to you the most?
- Take some time to re-read the Bible verses that stood out to you?
- How do the Bible verses connect to the sermon points?
- How do you think God is speaking to you with these verses?
- What do you think God may be asking you to do with what he is saying to you?
- Think about how you might share this message in your own words with someone.
- Ask God to put someone on your heart to share this message with.
- Who is that person? How will you share God’s truth with them?