Maadi Women's Bible Study

10. The Book of Revelation: So Much More (ch. 19 pt 2 The Invitation No One Wants)

2.Journey out of Egypt:Exodus (ch. 3-7 What's In a Name?)

Before the Lesson

Individually Read Exodus 3-7:13 on the work sheet write down any questions and observations that you note. Look for repeated words, and phrases or situations that sound familiar. (10 min)

As a group Answer these questions (15 min)

1. What are some significant observations that stood out to you in your reading?
2. What verses stand out to you as demonstrating God’s “choosing” verses someone “deserving?”
3. In ch. 2:15 mentions that Moses sat down by a well and there he met the daughters of Jethro. Think of other examples in the Bible of men sitting down at wells. What significance do “wells” have in the larger Biblical story?
4. In 3:22 God says that the Israelites will “plunder” the Egyptians how does v.19-21 describe this process and what strikes you as unusual about it?

   After the Lesson

   As a group Answer these questions

   1. In Ex. 3:8 God says he will bring Israel up out of that land, but then 2 verses later tells Moses “Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring my people…out of Egypt.” Consider this alongside Mt.28:18-20. What does this reveal about how God carries out his salvation in the world?
   2. In what way is Moses something of a “Third Culture Kid” struggling with identity questions?
   3. According to 4:23 what is the goal of the Israelites’ deliverance from Egypt? What implications does this have for our lives?
   4. What other point stood out to you today that you could apply in your journey of faith?

1. Journey out of Egypt:Exodus (Ch 1-2)

Before the Lesson

Read Exodus 1-2 on the back write down any questions and observations that you note. Look for repeated words, and phrases or situations that sound familiar. (10 min)

1. Did you notice anything new you had not seen before?
2. In what ways do you see connection and continuation of the Book of Genesis?
3. What names are mentioned and which are not? What significance is there in that?
4. What character qualities do you see already exhibited in Moses’ life that will be used by God later in the story?

    

   After the Lesson Answer these Questions

   1. Although God is not mentioned the writer clearly wants us to make connections and to see His hand at work. Where do you see his handiwork?
   2. In what ways do you recognize aspects of our world today in the oppression account that Israel suffered at the hands of Pharaoh and the Egyptians?
   3. What examples of faithfulness and trusting in the Lord are demonstrated? What can we learn about this for our own lives?

9. The Book of Revelation: So Much More (19)

8. The Book of Revelation: So Much More (ch. 11Two Witnesses)

Questions

1. Discuss your thoughts of this quote. “If you read history; you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world were just those who thought most of the next.”
2. In what ways do you see the current church at large successfully or unsuccessfully fulfilling its mission as being true and faithful worshippers and faithfully living and proclaiming the good news of the gospel?
3. How does the church offer a better word than what the world offers?
4. How do you work out your role as an individual with how God speaks to us as a community?

 

 

7. The Book of Revelation: So Much More (ch. 8-9)

6. The Book of Revelation: So Much More (ch.7 It is worse than you think better imagine)

Questions

As you reflect on past 2 weeks can you think of a situation where you consciously gave thought to the “Way of the Lamb” and chose to walk in it? Share with the group how you and maybe others benefited.

John is writing to churches that are enduring persecution and suffering and he is not promising them ease or safety. We know from other NT passages that being a follower of Jesus will involve suffering. The deepest and truest promises John is offering is for protection from the second death. How do you feel about this? Do you feel it is a satisfying promise?

A favorite image for many of us is that of Revelation 7:17: “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” What pain do you carry that you are eager to have “wiped away”? How does this image of God affect how you pray?

5. The Book of Revelation: So Much More (ch. 6 saints under the altar)

Questions

• As you read and listen to this text what feelings arise in you? Do you feel fearful or emboldened? Does the passage raise questions or doubts?
• Have you experienced a situation where you longed for vindication and justice? Did you receive it? If not how have you handled that? If so how did it change you?
• Are there areas of your life that tempt you to want to run from God in fear rather than run to him in faith?

4. The Book of Revelation: So Much More (ch.5)

Helpful Context: This lesson was taught 2 days after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel and a day after another devastating earthquake in Afghanistan that killed 2400. 

Questions

1. What do we learn about God’s sovereignty from this passage?  How does His sovereignty encourage you and/or challenge you?
2. Why is it right and loving for God to judge sin and exact justice? Why is it important to acknowledge and understand that God is both merciful and wrathful and not emphasize one over the other?
3. How might you be more intentional about praying and living out a “Thy Kingdom Come…” mentality?

3. The Book of Revelation: So Much More (ch. 4 He Who Has Ears to Hear)

1. As you look at these 7 churches and their struggles where do you see that you share some of these faulty ideas and similar struggles.
2. In ch. 4 The heavenly liturgy calls God the “ruler of everything,” and emphasizes God’s glory, honor, and power. How is this vision of God similar to the way you most often think about God, how is it different? What effect does this vision have on you? Why?