Message Notes for September 17, 2023

Series: Anticipation

Title: What the Church will look like in Heaven and how do we work to realize it on Earth in all its beauty?

Series Verse:  Luke 22:40-46; Romans 8:31-39; Revelation 7:9-11. 

Our Prayer for You: 

Jesus paid the price for us at the cross for the forgiveness of Sins and the honor and privilege as believers to one day ___________, with him on earth as well as in Heaven.  (Revelation 3:21)

We must ask ourselves is God ____________, Able, and _____________ to fulfill everything in His word? 

If we have doubts, fear, or misunderstandings, it can hinder us like the walls of     Jericho or a giant as big as Goliath in obtaining and seeing the fullness of the ______________of his will (Ephesians 1:9). 

 In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus was shown by his Father in Heaven the __________ at the Cross. This anticipation made him sweat blood, according to Scholars. (Luke 22:41-44). 

The Reward will one day be a united People:

9 After this, I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every___________, from all ____________ and ____________ and _______________, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, (Revelations 7:9-11). 

Family/Study Group Notes for September 17, 2023

Series: Anticipation

Title: What the Church will look like in Heaven and how do we work to realize it on Earth in all its beauty?

Read Series Verse:  Luke 22:40-46; Romans 8:31-39; Revelation 7:9-11. 

• In these passages, what was Jesus’ anticipation before his arrest?

• Imagine being a Death Row Inmate and receiving the notification that you have been pardoned. What weight would you feel lifted off of your shoulders, besides stress or relief?

• Discuss the action of us having to pay the penalty of Sin in full and Jesus stepping in and paying the fine in full for us.

• What is God’s intention for his people who believe and have accepted him as their Lord and Savior?  

• In using the Willing, Able, and Capable analogy, what are some things you find UN-willing, UN-able, or UN-capable that hinder you from following Jesus wholeheartedly? 

•  Gather in Smaller Groups and pray for each other about our UN-willingness, UN-ableness, and UN-capableness.