Grow Group Questions - January 18, 2026
Published January 16, 2026
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Opening Prayer Prompts For Group:
P-Praise Jesus as the worthy Lamb who holds history in His hands
R-Repent Confess any places where you’ve trusted something else more than Jesus
A-Ask for the strength to remain faithful when following Jesus is hard
Y-Yield Surrender your future, your fears, and your unknowns to Jesus
Ice Breaker: Do you have a favorite genre of book or film? What is it and why?
The Sermon - Read Aloud Revelation 5:1-7
- How does this picture of Jesus compare with how you usually think about Him?
- What stands out to you most about Jesus in this scene?
- How does knowing who the original audience was impact the way we read Revelation? (Rev 1:4)
- Why do you think it’s especially important to read this book with that in mind?
Going Deeper -Read Revelation 1:3 and Revelation 22:7.
Recognizing that, amid tremendous pressure to abandon their faith, John calls the seven churches to remain faithful to Jesus.
Pray that as we go through this series, God will renew our hope and give us new perspective. Pray that our faith will be strengthened and that we will resist the darkness we often experience in the world. Pray that we may experience peace and confidence in knowing that Jesus is coming back, and He wins in the end.
Recognizing that, amid tremendous pressure to abandon their faith, John calls the seven churches to remain faithful to Jesus.
- How relevant do you think this message is for us today?
- Can you think of pressures in your own life that might cause you to walk away or wander from faith?
- How can we find genuine hope in knowing that Jesus is coming back and that He wins in the end?
- Are there any areas in your own life that the book of Revelation might offer you hope and a new perspective?
Pray that as we go through this series, God will renew our hope and give us new perspective. Pray that our faith will be strengthened and that we will resist the darkness we often experience in the world. Pray that we may experience peace and confidence in knowing that Jesus is coming back, and He wins in the end.