CPC Discussions: "Gospel Celebration" - Revelation 5 (February 15, 2015)

Sunday, February 15, 2015

"Gospel Celebration" - Revelation 5 (February 15, 2015)

1. Have someone read the passage.
2. What were characteristics that we see in this passage that inform our worship?
3. What is the significance of the images of the Lion and the Lamb in this passage?
4. Ryan said that we can often approach worship as either inspirational or instructional, what is a better way to think of worship?
5. Why is worship necessary for us?
6. What is hindering you from approaching worship as celebration?

Outline:
MP 1: The pattern of worship
A. Reflects the whole counsel of God
B. Tells the whole story
C. Engages the whole person
D. Involves the whole family
MP 2: The person of worship
A. The Lion
B. The Lamb
MP 3: The purpose of worship
A. Reorient praise
B. Restore perspective
C. Remember identity
D. Reinvigorate mission

No comments:

Post a Comment

Seven Tips For Staying On Track

1. Read through the Bible together with other people.

2. There will be some passages that you may not find interesting and / or difficult to read. Remember 2 Timothy 3:16-17 as you read these passages: "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be equipped for every good work." Ask yourself why God spoke this particular passage, and how it is profitable to you.

3. Do the whole reading for each day, but look for a "best thought" for each day - something you can ponder the rest of the day, a verse to memorize, something memorable.

4. As you come the Word each morning, ask God to open your eyes to the wonders found in his word.

5. Let your prayers for others flow out of what you read. Pray and read Scripture. After you read a passage, pray that passage for yourself and for others.

6. Some readings will be long and some short. Take advantage of shorter passages by reading them carefully, reflecting, asking questions, praying for answers, engage.

7. Look for ways you can practically live out what you're reading. James 1:22, "But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves."

*The above is taken from Stephen Witmer, http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2010/12/29/two-year-bible-reading-plan/