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Home groups are a vital part of a healthy church body (Acts 2:42-47). Our vision is that SHCC would not be a church "with" home groups, but rather a church "of" home groups. Through our groups we are able to discuss the weekly sermon and apply its principles to our personal situations, pray for each other, and meet one another's practical needs. Though some groups have a specific focus (i.e. "new believers" or "families with children") all groups offer an open invitation: wherever you're at in your walk, come join us!
HG Questions
March 7, 2010
Summary: Our text this Sunday was Revelation 17 where we read about John’s vision of a woman upon a beast. We learned that this was a vision of “Babylon the Great.”
Questions:
- Before the message we viewed a video and heard a report regarding an amazing outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Haiti. Nearly a million people responded to a call for three days of fasting and prayer. The reports coming from this nation indicate that people are turning to the Lord and many are being saved. How do you explain this response in the midst of such pain and suffering? Jean Dorlus, president of a Bible college in Haiti said “I have heard many people thank God they are alive. I have not heard a single person curse God for what he has done to us” (Christianity Today, March, 2010). Contrast this statement with the statements in Rev. 16 of people blaspheming God. Take a moment in your groups to pray for the people of Haiti.
- What two cities are discussed the most in the Bible? In what ways do these cities represent “the city of God” and “the city of man?” Why should it not surprise us that these two cities become a focal point in the End Times?
- In our study of Rev. 17, we stated that the woman represents Babylon. Where does she sit and what does it represent (see verse 15)? What does she wear and what is she called (see verses 4-5)? What is she (see verse 18)?
- In our study we saw a beast with 7 heads and 10 horns. We stated that the heads represent kingdoms. The five “fallen” are Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Medo-Persia and Greece. The one “present” (at the time of John’s vision) is Rome. The one “future” is a Revived Roman Empire. The 10 horns represent 10 kingdoms that will align themselves with the beast (see verse 13). God is working out His plan in the End Times. Though these “horns” will wage war against the Lamb, what does the Bible say will happen (see verse 14)? What are those with the Lamb called (also see verse 14)? Do you consider yourself to be “called, chosen and faithful” as it relates to your relationship with the Lord?
- Though there are many more, we listed five “Signposts for the Savior’s 2nd Coming.” They are:
· The Rebirth of Israel
· The Retaking of Jerusalem
· The Realignment of Nations
· The Rebuilding of the Temple
· The Rebuilding of Babylon
How could you use these signposts in witnessing to those who don’t know the Lord or to believers who may not be walking with the Lord?
Next Week: Sunday, March 14, we will look at Revelation 18 where we will witness “The Fall of Babylon.” Also, remember that next Sunday is the beginning of Daylight Savings Time so we “spring ahead” by moving our clocks ahead one hour. Further, next Sunday, Laura Hendricks will hold a CD Release Concert at the church at 2:30p.m.
God bless you!
Pastor Mike Laramie
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