Small Group Questions - December 6th

“Do You See What I See”

Text: Revelation 12:1-13:1

Open It

1.   What is the clearest example of the existence of Satan that you’re aware of?

Explore It

1.   How did John describe the woman in his vision? (12:2)

2.   What second sign did John see in heaven? (12:3)

3.   In what activities was the enormous red dragon involved? (12:4)

4.   What did John say about the child born to the woman? (12:5)

5.   What happened to the newborn child? (12:5)

6.   What was taking place in heaven in John’s vision? (12:7)

7.   What happened to the dragon and his angels? (12:8-9)

Get It

1.   What can we learn about Satan (character, activities, destiny) from this passage?

2.   **In what way does Satan try to oppose God today?

3.   In what ways is Satan limited? Why?

4.   What does it mean that Satan was "hurled to earth"?

5.   How, in your own words, would you describe Satan’s earthly exploits after he has been cast from heaven?

6.   What do we learn about God from this passage?

7.   What does this passage tell us about God’s people?

8.   When tempted by Satan, "the accuser of our brothers," how can we resist and fight back?

9.   **What ways does Satan try to tempt and hurt us?

Apply It

A.  **Pastor Mike said this text helps us “to peek behind the curtain and see the untold story and the whole picture of God’s love for us.” How has this story changed your view of Jesus? How does it make you feel about Gods love for us?

B.  How can you take the message of today’s passage and encourage a fellow Christian who is struggling in his or her walk with Christ?