Harvest Bible Chapel Pittsburgh North

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Small Group Discussion
Read Psalm 42

1. What stood out to you from the message? What convicted or encouraged you?

2. According to Psalm 42, how can we find hope in the midst of feeling hopeless?

3. What does it mean/look like to preach the gospel to yourself on a daily basis? Why is this so important?

4. Why are we often tempted to act fake around other Christians and pretend like everything is fine? How can we become a more transparent group of believers?

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Small Group Discussion
Read Revelation 14:14-20

GROUP

1. What stood out to you in this passage / message? What was your big “take-away”?

2. Do you think unbelievers are really worried about the coming wrath of God? Why or why

   not? If you believe they are worried, why aren’t they serious about these matters? If

   you believe they aren’t worried, what reasons do you think unbelievers give for not being concerned about it?

3. What are some ways you can lovingly and effectively communicate the truth of God’s coming judgment to people that you know who need to hear it? Be specific!

BREAKOUT

Pray specifically for the mission work of HBC:

• Thailand (HBC)

• Dominican Republic (Kolls)

• Houston (Youth Group)

• India (Russ Howells w/ Think MIssions)

• Small Groups involved in local missions / outreach.

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Small Group Discussion
Read Revelation 12

GROUP

1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

2. For what purpose did God send the 3 angels (v6-11)? What does this tell you about God?

3. Some people believe “you must keep the commandments” to be saved, while others believe that it is legalism to even encourage “obedience to the commandments”. The latter would say “faith in Jesus is all that matters”, not obedience to God and God’s Word.

   Read verse 12 carefully, considering the context.

   How does “keeping the commandments” and having “faith in Jesus” seem to coexist?

   How do you reconcile the two being side by side in this verse?

BREAKOUT

Pray for one another. Pray for the expansion at HBC - for God to provide the funds and the workers!

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Small Group Discussion
Read Revelation 13

GROUP

1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

2. What do you think about the “mark of the beast”, and how buying and selling will be controlled? How do you think that will play out? Why do you think so many people will “buy in”?

3. How do you understand the meaning of 666? Why do you think John presented it in such a mysterious way?

BREAKOUT

Pray specifically for our nation and leaders as a group.

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Small Group Discussion
Read Revelation 12

GROUP

1. What is your big take-away from this passage / message? What did you learn about Satan that you previously did not know?

2. What is the point of John being shown these signs here, at this point in Revelation?

3. What is the significance of John explicitly telling us “this is a sign” (Rev 12:1,3)?

4. Describe some things Rev 12:9-10 tell us about Satan.

5. “There is only one kind of true faith: faith that is willing to go all the way to death.” Do you agree or disagree? See Rev 12:11 and Matthew 16:24-26.

BREAKOUT

Pray for one another!

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Small Group Discussion
Read Revelation 12

GROUP

1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

2. What do you think about the “mark of the beast”, and how buying and selling will be controlled? How do you think that will play out? Why do you think so many people will “buy in”?

3. How do you understand the meaning of 666? Why do you think John presented it in such a mysterious way?

BREAKOUT

Pray specifically for our nation and leaders as a group.

PRIVATE (Mat 6:5-6)

PERSONAL (Mat 6:7-8)

PROPORTIONED (Mat 6:9-13)

PRACTICAL (Mat 6:14-15)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Matthew 6:5-15

GROUP

1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

2. “Your secret prayer life is your real prayer life” (v5-6). Do you agree or disagree? Why?

3. How balanced are your prayers (Praise, Purpose, Provision)?

4. What do you think motivates people to pray in a way to be noticed / applauded by others (v5)?

BREAKOUT

According to Jesus’ instructions (the 4 P’s in the sermon - Private, Personal, Proportioned, Practical), rate your prayer life so far in 2019 on a scale of 1-10. What do you need to do to give yourself a better score?

Pray for one another - to grow as prayers in these areas.

To Israel: Victory is MEASURED(Rev 11:1-2)

To the World: Victory is DEMONSTRATED (Rev 11:3-14)

In Heaven: Victory is CELEBRATED (Rev 11:15-19)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Revelation 11

GROUP

1. How does Zechariah (chapters 2 and 4) help you understand Revelation 11?
   

2. According to the Bible, what makes God laugh (Psalm 2:4, 37:13, 59:8 - you may want to look at the context for fuller understanding)? How do you reconcile this with the truth that God “has no pleasure in the death of the wicked” (Ezekiel 33:11)?
   

3. Why would God allow the 2 Witnesses to be killed, only to resurrect them (11:7, 11)? Why not just keep them invincible? What does this tell you about God - and the trials in your own life?
   

4. Read the blog on our website that supplements the sermon. Who do YOU think the “2 Witnesses” are?

BREAKOUT

Pray prayers of thanksgiving!

How Should I Feel About God's Word? CONFIDENT. (Rev 10:1-7)

How Should I Feel About God's Judgment? BITTERSWEET (Rev 10:8-11)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Revelation 10

GROUP

1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

2. Why did John even mention that there was a message in the thunders (Rev 10:4) if he wasn’t allowed to record it?

3. Explain what was illustrated by John eating the scroll (Rev 10:10).

4. How is judgment both sweet and bitter?

5. When it comes to judgment, which do you “feel” more - the sweet or the bitter side? Why?

BREAKOUT

Pray for your heart to really capture the sense of bitterness that comes with judgment, and that you would mourn over, pray for, and witness to the lost in your life.

THE 5TH TRUMPET: Demons Bring Suffering! (Rev 9:1-12)

THE 6th TRUMPET: Demons Bring DEATH! (Rev 9:13-19)

THE MOST HORRIFYING PART: SIN is still preffered over GOD! (Rev 9:20-21)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Revelation 9

GROUP

1 - What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

2 - Why would someone who lived through the demon attacks still refuse to repent and turn to God (v20)? What does this say about the power and influence of sin?

3 - How do you know when someone is hard-hearted to the point of being unable to be reached with the Gospel (v20-21)? How can you suspect someone is heading there? What do you do in that case?

4 - The Greek word for sorceries (v21) is where we get the word “pharmaceuticals”. What is the connection between drugs and idolatry / evil spirits?

BREAKOUT

Pray for someone you know who is an addict, that the Lord would bring deliverance.