Care Group Questions | November 16
"Return of the King" - Part 1 | Matthew 24:1-35
Ice Breaker Question:
Think of a moment-big or small-when God proved Himself trustworthy to you. What happened?
Quick Answer Questions:
Question 1: Why do you think so many believers and unbelievers are so interested in the prophecies of the Bible?
Question 2: End-times prophecy is complex, and Scripture doesnāt reveal every detail. Why do you think God chooses to reveal what lies ahead in this way? What might He want us to focus on instead?
Question 2: End-times prophecy is complex, and Scripture doesnāt reveal every detail. Why do you think God chooses to reveal what lies ahead in this way? What might He want us to focus on instead?
Additional Scripture Questions:
Question 3: Why is eschatology (the study of end times) important for us to attempt to study and understand? Why is having a proper timeline for future times important? How does Matthew 24:4a (āTake heed that no one deceives youā¦ā) fit so perfectly as the set-up for Jesusā discussion of prophecy?
Question 4: Why was Pastor Daveās listing of Revelation 6 regarding the horses so significant/important to our understanding of Jesusās prophecies in Matthew 24:4-14?
Question 5: The Prophecy of the Great Signs (Seals-v4-14): Jesus describes signs of the end times-false messiahs, wars, famines, earthquakes, persecution, false prophets, and the gospel reaching all nations. Which of these signs feels most relevant in today's world? Why?
Question 4: Why was Pastor Daveās listing of Revelation 6 regarding the horses so significant/important to our understanding of Jesusās prophecies in Matthew 24:4-14?
Question 5: The Prophecy of the Great Signs (Seals-v4-14): Jesus describes signs of the end times-false messiahs, wars, famines, earthquakes, persecution, false prophets, and the gospel reaching all nations. Which of these signs feels most relevant in today's world? Why?
Application Questions:
Question 6: What thoughts/fears/hopes enter your heart as you read about the Great Tribulation?
Question 7: The discussions and teachings about the end times can be confusing, and we often donāt understand all the details. Pastor Dave challenged us with two important questions: How certain are you of Godās Word? and Do you trust Him? So, how can I encourage myself and others to put more trust in Godās Word?
Question 8: If the greatest lesson of this passage is the eternal certainty of Godās Word, how can you live out your faith in action upon that lesson this week?
Question 7: The discussions and teachings about the end times can be confusing, and we often donāt understand all the details. Pastor Dave challenged us with two important questions: How certain are you of Godās Word? and Do you trust Him? So, how can I encourage myself and others to put more trust in Godās Word?
Question 8: If the greatest lesson of this passage is the eternal certainty of Godās Word, how can you live out your faith in action upon that lesson this week?
Additional Discussion:
What is something in Sunday's message that really stuck with you? Why did it? What has it caused you to consider and/or do?