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Beyond The Walls Community Church

Sunday, September 29th, 2024 | The Challenge Of Holding On | Revelation 2:18-29

Sunday, September 29th, 2024 | The Challenge Of Holding On | Revelation 2:18-29

Our Mission: Leading People to follow Jesus Christ

Locations & Times

Beyond the Walls Church

42110 Remington Ave, Temecula, CA 92590, USA

Sunday 10:00 AM

Key Truth: Living out God’s purpose for your life will require ___________________, __________________ and ______________________.

The Encouragement:
1. Their love and faith were __________________.
2. They were known more for their _______________. Revelation 2:19

The Diagnosis:
1. They had false teachings that __________________ the church. Revelation 2:20, 1 Kings 16:29-33
2. They chose sexual immorality over _________________.

The Invitation to Repentance:
1. Jesus _____________ His people to turn back to Him. Revelation 2:21
2. Jesus displays His ________________ and _________________.

The Consequence of Rebellion:
1. _________________ accountability is held in ____________________ to God. James 3:1, Matthew 18:6-7
2. _________________ is reserved for the __________________ hearts.

The Promise of Victory:
1. There’s _____________ and ________ for the faithful. Revelation 2:26-27
2. God ______________ those who holds fast to His _________________.

What We learned:
1. Be __________________ and have ___________________.
2. __________________ living out God’s plan and purpose for your life.

Taking It Beyond The Walls: Live out your faith and purpose in everyday life, not just in a church setting. Actively connect with God on a daily basis to strength your ability to discern.

Giving

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7
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Connection Group Homework:
Looking back at your notes, was there anything that particularly caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?


How would you describe our culture’s view of sex? How is sex portrayed in various forms of media (social, movies, blogs, etc.)?


What do you think is the primary source that people in our community end up trusting for their convictions about sexual behavior?


What does the symbolic name “Jezebel” reveal about the women in this church (see 2 Kings 9:7-37)?


Verses 21-23 include Jesus’ harsh word of warning to the guilty in Thyatira. Why is sexual immorality so serious in God’s eyes?


Read 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. How do each of the sexual sins Paul describes in verses 9-10 go against God’s plan for sex?


How should our actions regarding sexual immorality be different, according to verse 11? What role does the gospel play in our understanding of biblical sexuality?


Now read 1 Corinthians 6:18-20. How do we see the truth of the gospel confirmed in verses 18-20? What does it mean that our bodies are not our own?


Do you agree that sexual sins have a more personal impact than “every other sin”?


How might Christians appear different to a fallen world if we lived up to a higher calling in regard to sex, as Jesus challenged the church at Thyatira to do?