May 18, 2025
The Story | How Does It All End? | Chapter 31
The Life Of Jesus
Jesus wins; Jesus has already won; stay faithful to Jesus! This is the message of John’s sometimes confusing book of Revelation. It is full of encouragement and hope for disciples. Jesus, the Lamb, is on the throne. And he is preparing a future for us that includes heaven and so much more!
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Questions
Revelation 21:1-8
- What is your reaction to the book of Revelation? Why do you experience it the way that you do?*
- How have you envisioned the end of the age (or the end of the world)? How does your picture of the end of the story match John’s revelation? How is it different?
- Of all of the symbols and images in this passage, which one most powerfully communicates hope to you? Why?
- Why is it important for us to have a clear vision of the future? How can it make a difference in our discipleship today?
- v8 is a sober warning. How would you explain the warning to someone curious about faith?
- We’re at the end of the story! How would you summarize (in 1-2 minutes) the whole story for someone who has never encountered the Bible before?
*The Bible Project’s
Overview of Revelation is a good resource for approaching this book.
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Romans 12:1-2 - Jesus’ invitation is to follow him: to be with him, become like him, and do what he did. We surrender control to Jesus, resist the pattern of the world that shapes us, and rely on the power of the Holy Spirit for transformation.
Mark 1:16-18 -We begin our series on Practicing the Way—exploring how Jesus’ rhythms of prayer, fasting, solitude, and Sabbath invite ordinary people to grow in grace and intimacy with God
Acts 17:16-34 -Paul shares the hope of Jesus in everyday language, guiding seekers toward truth and showing where their search for God had gone astray.
Acts 13:1-5 -The first Christians had small groups! They knew, because Jesus modelled it, that we’re much better in groups than we are as individuals. The group that gathered in Antioch was diverse, zoned in on Jesus and figuring out how to be outward-facing. Your own group will want all that and more!
Acts 8:9-25 - Simon put on a good show (literally!), but his heart was full of bitterness. He wasn’t healthy and wasn’t taking the steps to be healthy. What about us today?
Acts 2:40-47 - As a church, we’re taking some time to talk about our vision and strategy. We’re hoping to add clarity to why and how we do what we do in this season.
