Community Group Questions: May 14th, 2023

Revelation 19:1-10

Rejoicing in Heaven

After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out,

“Hallelujah!

Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,
2     for his judgments are true and just;
for he has judged the great prostitute
    who corrupted the earth with her immorality,
and has avenged on her the blood of his servants.”

3 Once more they cried out,

“Hallelujah!

The smoke from her goes up forever and ever.”

4 And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who was seated on the throne, saying, “Amen. Hallelujah!” 5 And from the throne came a voice saying,

“Praise our God,
    all you his servants,
you who fear him,
    small and great.”

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb

6 Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out,

“Hallelujah!
For the Lord our God
    the Almighty reigns.
7 Let us rejoice and exult
    and give him the glory,
for the marriage of the Lamb has come,
    and his Bride has made herself ready;
8 it was granted her to clothe herself
    with fine linen, bright and pure”—

for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.

9 And the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.” 10 Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, “You must not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God.” For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Questions:
Doctrine - How we Think
  • Why did the heavenly multitude sing praises to God? What are some reasons that you have praised God recently?
  • Why is the picture of marriage used to describe the relationship of Christ and the church?
Worship - How we Feel
  • How do you feel when Christians shout out praise and thanksgivings? Does it make you feel uncomfortable? If so, why or why not? Some Christian groups are self-conscious about being emotional with their faith. How can this be a problem? How can being overly emotional be a problem too?
  • How do you feel that our salvation is compared to a banquet, a most high privilege and honor? Do you think your salvation is an honor? 
Application - What we Do
  • How can you show that you think of salvation as an honor in your daily life? 
  • How can you prepare yourself for that future meeting with the groom at the marriage supper of the Lamb?

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