Generations – Week 6

Generations – Week 6

Revelation 12:10-12

Accusations divide people and kill intergenerational relationships. (v. 10)

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.          (John 10:10, NIV)

Three Kinds of Accusations

1. Self-Accusation which leads to Deception (1 John 3:20)
2. Others’ Accusations which leads to Exclusion (Romans 2:1)
3. Kingdom of this World Accusations which leads to Preservation (1 John 2:15-17)

Jesus Overcomes (v. 11)

Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.” (John 18:36, ESV)

1. Grace in Jesus is given and received
2. Stories of God’s grace through us is given and received

Fight the Good Fight (v. 12)

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. (1 Timothy 6:12)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Head

• Review and reflect on the Bible verses shared in this week’s message. Which one is the most relevant to you right now and why?
• Which of the three kinds of accusations do you struggle with the most and why?
• How does the corresponding scripture passage help you in the kind of accusation you struggle with the most?

Heart

• Share about a time when you received God’s grace from somebody of a different generation.
• Share about a time when you gave God’s grace away to somebody of a different generation.
• What difference does it make for you to experience the same grace of Jesus that all generations, including those who have passed on and are yet to be born, receive and give?

Hands

• What is your “good confession” or “testimony” of God’s grace that you can share with somebody older or younger than you?