Description
It’s easy to get frustrated with the local church—we see the people in the pews up close, both their beauty and blemishes. But God has a purpose and a plan that He uniquely accomplishes in and through the church, and He wants you to be part of it. In the opening 3 chapters of Revelation, we find a wake-up call directed toward 7 churches and discover the truth of God’s desire for the church. Over 9 sessions, challenge your perspective and embrace your part in helping the church fulfill its calling. Features:• Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups • Personal study segments with homework to complete between 9 weeks of group sessions • Interactive teaching videos, approximately 10-30 minutes per session • Wordsearch digital library and extra leader resources Benefits:• Discover God’s ultimate desire for the church and your part in it. • Challenge your perspective of the modern church. • Learn to apply the importance of biblical community to your life. Video Session Titles and Run Times:• Session One: The Church — What's Up? (24:57) • Session Two: The Church — Setting the Stage (23:57) • Session Three: The Church — Origin and Purpose (19:03) • Session Four: Revelation — Themes and Opening Lines (25:06) • Session Five: Ephesus and Smyrna (24:17) • Session Six: Pergamum and Thyatira (20:51) • Session Seven: Sardis and Philadelphia (25:03) • Session Eight: Laodicea and Last Thoughts (25:40) • Session Nine: Wrap-up (11:35)