1 John 4:1-6 | History, Prophecy, Authority
1 John 4:1-6 | History, Prophecy, Authority
Pray
Church of the Week
Village Baptist Church and Pastor Shola Akognon
Missionary of the Week
Caitlyn Christie (Hernandez) on furlough from Ministry in Guatemala
Suggested Outline for Your Group:
Share “God Stories”
Share testimonies of where you have seen God working in your life lately.
Read 1 John 4:1-6 out loud together
Invite a one or two people to read the verses for the week
Go through the Discussion Questions:
Don’t feel like you need to get through them all
Use the ones that are the most helpful in stirring up meaningful conversation
Make sure you save enough time to pray together
Share prayer requests
Pray for one another
Thank God for the ways He’s answered the prayers of the group lately
Invite the Holy Spirit to speak through you as you wait on Him
Discussion Questions:
How would you define prophecy? How does Pastor Zach's definition help you understand it: "When ordinary people, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, speak words from God to one another."
According to 1 John 4:2-3 How can we know if something comes from God?
Who do you think has authority to interpret the significance of Jesus' life?
What in scripture gives the apostles authority to speak on Jesus' behalf?
Application
What practices can help you this week to continue in the Word?
What time can you set aside to be committed to godly fellowship this week?
What step is God calling you to this week to enter into the work of God?