REVIVAL - Revive Us Again

Follow Along with the Message

1. Doing Life

As a church family, we care about each other’s lives: what we’re celebrating, what we’re mourning, what decisions we are praying through, and everything in between 

(1 Thessalonians 2:8, Romans 12:10, 15). Suggested time: 10-20 minutes 

• How are you doing? 
• What can you thank God for this week?
• When were you most aware of Jesus’ presence this week? When were you least aware of Jesus’ presence this week?
• Do you have any practical needs?

2. Jesus Centered

God uses His Word to reveal Himself to us, equip us to live the good life He’s designed for us, show us our sin, and strengthen us as we follow Him (2 Timothy 3:16-17, Colossians 1:9-12, and James 1:22-25). Suggested Time: 20-40 minutes 

(Sermon Discussion Questions)

Note to Life Group Leaders: This might be a great time to divide into smaller groups to allow for more personal reflection and time for sharing. 

1. Where does REVIVAL begin? What are the “dry bones” in your life that God wants to revive? Once believed…Now don’t believe it anymore.   (Faith and Love) Once faith and love for God…Now reduced to a weekly chore…. Stagnant. Once had a vibrant, love Marriage…Now, dried up. Not moving. (Marriage) Once hopeful/excited about the Future.    Now Despair,  Hopeless. Once full of Desire for people to know Jesus…. Now Skeptical and Apathetic. Dont, care anymore. 
1. Where does this awareness lead you? Where does it turn you? Romans 10:13 Matthew 5
2. How does God bring revival to His people? 
1. God breathes NEW Life into what is dead. Ezekiel 36:24-27, John 16:13
3.  What is the objective of the “Exceeding Great Army”  described in Ezekiel 37:10, Ezekiel 37:14
4. As each of us experiences revival in our spiritual lives, what becomes our shared mission with regard to “dry bones” in our community or with people we know? (Consider what God asked Ezekiel to do for the dry bones?.)
5. Discuss practical ways in which the members of your Life Group can encourage one another during a season of revival. 

3. Engaging the Heart

Jesus calls us to walk in the light, confessing our sins to God and each other. God’s Spirit works through confession and community to lead us to repentance. (Romans 3:23-24, James 5:16 and 1 John 1:5-10) Suggested Time: 10-20 minutes 

• How are you doing abiding with Jesus this week in Scripture and prayer? 
• What sin do you need to confess to God? What are you struggling to trust Jesus with this week? How can you give Him control of it? (As people confess sin, make sure to remind one another of the good news Jesus offers.)

4. Expanding the Kingdom

Just like God the Father sent Jesus on a mission of reconciliation for us, Jesus sends us out as ambassadors of His reconciliation. We are called to make disciples wherever we go. (John 20:21 and 2 Corinthians 5:18-20) Suggested time: 10-20 minutes

• People: Who in your life can you be building with right now? What does that look like during this season? 
• Plan: Are there any rhythms planned (virtual or in-person) that we can invite these friends into? What spiritual conversations do you want to initiate with them soon? 
• Pray: Let’s pray for our people by name; pray for their needs, opportunities to connect, and opportunities to have spiritual conversations that help them take next steps toward Jesus.