SEPTEMBER | WEEK 37
This week, we will finish our journey through Revelation with chapters 21-22 and begin Paul’s letter to the Galatian churches (Galatians 1-3). Don’t forget to check out the Rooted Facebook page for a bit more discussion on each chapter.
Discussion Questions:
• What is the New Jerusalem? (Rev. 21:9-10)
• What is the significance of the tree of life being in the New Jerusalem? (Rev. 22:2, Gen. 2:22-24)
• What is the source of the gospel Paul preached? And why was that significant? (Gal. 1:11-12)
• What was Paul’s attitude toward his life in Christ? (Gal. 2:20)
• What is the significance of being baptized into Christ? (Gal. 3:26-28)
Some Answers from Last Week's Questions:
• In Revelation 16, the seven bowls of the wrath of God are poured out on the earth. How does that impact God’s people who are alive then? – Those who had not taken the mark of the beast, in allegiance to him, did not experience the wrath of God.
• Who might the great prostitute of Revelation 17 be? - This has been answered in many different ways over the years. I understand the Great Prostitute to be primarily economic in nature. An economy that grows for the benefit of the rich at the expense of the poor.
• What fate is awaiting Babylon the Great (the great prostitute) in Revelation 18? – Utter destruction.
• In Revelation 19:11-21, what happens to the beast and false prophet who had been making war against the saints and overcoming them? (Rev. 13:7, 15-17) – They are captured and thrown into the Lake of Fire. They lose big time.
• Revelation 20:1-6 describes a 1000-year period where the dragon (Satan) is bound and unable to trouble the earth. A time when those who had not worshipped the beast or taken his mark are resurrected and reign with Christ. There are a variety of views about this 1000-year period. What do you think? – Your answers will vary. I understand this as representing the Kingdom of God, an existing spiritual kingdom rather than a physical 1000-year-long kingdom.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the hope that You are making all things new. As I finish Revelation and begin Galatians, remind me that the hope I have in you isn’t only about what You will do someday, but it is about the new life You are already creating in me through Christ. Help me live each day with Paul’s words in my heart: “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.” Shape my desires, my choices, and the way I love others so that my life increasingly reflect Jesus. Amen.
Helpful Resources:
• Rooted Facebook Group for online sharing and further exploration
• Bible Project New Testament overview videos
• Bible Gateway, a Bible app with many translations and some other free helps
• A Clay Jar Devotionals
Discussion Questions:
• What is the New Jerusalem? (Rev. 21:9-10)
• What is the significance of the tree of life being in the New Jerusalem? (Rev. 22:2, Gen. 2:22-24)
• What is the source of the gospel Paul preached? And why was that significant? (Gal. 1:11-12)
• What was Paul’s attitude toward his life in Christ? (Gal. 2:20)
• What is the significance of being baptized into Christ? (Gal. 3:26-28)
Some Answers from Last Week's Questions:
• In Revelation 16, the seven bowls of the wrath of God are poured out on the earth. How does that impact God’s people who are alive then? – Those who had not taken the mark of the beast, in allegiance to him, did not experience the wrath of God.
• Who might the great prostitute of Revelation 17 be? - This has been answered in many different ways over the years. I understand the Great Prostitute to be primarily economic in nature. An economy that grows for the benefit of the rich at the expense of the poor.
• What fate is awaiting Babylon the Great (the great prostitute) in Revelation 18? – Utter destruction.
• In Revelation 19:11-21, what happens to the beast and false prophet who had been making war against the saints and overcoming them? (Rev. 13:7, 15-17) – They are captured and thrown into the Lake of Fire. They lose big time.
• Revelation 20:1-6 describes a 1000-year period where the dragon (Satan) is bound and unable to trouble the earth. A time when those who had not worshipped the beast or taken his mark are resurrected and reign with Christ. There are a variety of views about this 1000-year period. What do you think? – Your answers will vary. I understand this as representing the Kingdom of God, an existing spiritual kingdom rather than a physical 1000-year-long kingdom.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the hope that You are making all things new. As I finish Revelation and begin Galatians, remind me that the hope I have in you isn’t only about what You will do someday, but it is about the new life You are already creating in me through Christ. Help me live each day with Paul’s words in my heart: “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.” Shape my desires, my choices, and the way I love others so that my life increasingly reflect Jesus. Amen.
Helpful Resources:
• Rooted Facebook Group for online sharing and further exploration
• Bible Project New Testament overview videos
• Bible Gateway, a Bible app with many translations and some other free helps
• A Clay Jar Devotionals