Group Notes | January 10
What Then Shall We Do?
January 10, 2016
Pastor Jonathan Falwell and Dr. Ed Hindson
Open:
Today’s world is in a state of chaos like never before. What are some of the situations people are faced with almost daily?
Those who study Biblical prophecy desire to know how current events line up with the many chapters in Scripture that explain what to expect in the “last days.” Today we are going to examine some of those prophecies.
Discuss:
- Read Matthew 24:1-14. What are some of the events we need to be looking for?
- Israel had to become a country again for the prophecies to be fulfilled. Read Isaiah 66:8, 9. What happened on May 14, 1948?
- Who are some of the countries lining up against Israel? The countries listed in Ezek. 38:13 are Russia, Iran, Sudan and Libya. What do we see these countries doing today?
- How is political turmoil and divisiveness dividing our own country?
What kind of long term effects are we already seeing from this?
- How is the church different today than thirty, forty or more years ago?
- Is Satan our ultimate foe, or is it ISIS, other countries, or internal politics?
- What action, then, shall we take?
Close:
As you break into small groups, don’t let the despair you might feel overwhelm you. God is not only still on the throne, He is completely in control. We must remember that all prophecy will be fulfilled, whether it’s in our lifetime, or those we leave behind. Discuss what God expects of you as you “see the day approaching,” and be sure you are drawing near to the Savior. New Life Groups are revving up for the year, and now is an excellent time to meet with other believers to be effective for Christ.
Memory Verse: Matthew 24:14: And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.