revelation of jesus – week 1 notes & 1:10 community group questions

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WEEK 1: THE REVELATION OF JESUS REVELATION 1:1-3 REVELATION 1:1–3 (ESV) 1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. 3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. 1:10 HOMEWORK This weeks questions are designed primarily to spark discussion in your 1:10 Group and prime the pump for our study through the Book of Revelation. What is your first reaction to studying the Book of Revelation? Have you personally ever studied the Book of Revelation? Why or why not? If yes, how did it go? Was it hard for you to follow? Does the Book of Revelation strike fear in you or hope? Why? What did you learn about the life of the Apostle John? What do you learn about Jesus from this passage? What do you learn about yourself from this passage? What are you most excited to learn about from our time in Revelation? July 29, 2012 Wawasee Community Bible Church Milford, Indiana Pastor Josh Weiland

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Page 1: Revelation of Jesus – Week 1 Notes & 1:10 Community Group Questions

WEEK 1: THE REVELATION OF JESUSREVELATION 1:1-3

REVELATION 1:1–3 (ESV)

1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that

must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who

bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw.

3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who

hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.

1:10 HOMEWORK

This weeks questions are designed primarily to spark discussion in your 1:10 Group and prime the pump for our study through the Book of Revelation.

What is your first reaction to studying the Book of Revelation?

Have you personally ever studied the Book of Revelation? Why or why not? If yes, how did it go? Was it hard for you to follow?

Does the Book of Revelation strike fear in you or hope? Why?

What did you learn about the life of the Apostle John?

What do you learn about Jesus from this passage?

What do you learn about yourself from this passage?

What are you most excited to learn about from our time in Revelation?

July 29, 2012Wawasee Community Bible Church

Milford, IndianaPastor Josh Weiland