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 1:4-8
Open
- What bizarre dream can you still recall, and why?
- What religious pictures or statues adorn the walls of your house (or mind)?
Dig
- Why was John on Patmos? What do you know about his assignment there?
- What's significant about his spiritual condition and the day when he received this vision?
- What do the images in verses 12-18 suggest about Christ?
- What is the meaning of the seven stars? The seven lampstands? What does it mean for a church to be a light?
- Close your eyes and have someone read verses 12-18 slowly, several times if necessary. Meditate on it. What do you see? Feel?
Reflect
- Using the analogy of a lighting fixture to describe the spiritual condition of your church, what kind fits your situation (a chandelier, a nightlight, etc.)? In what condition is it?
- Are you right now on “Patmos” (suffering) or “in the Spirit” (reigning)? Why? Can both happen at once?
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?