StoneBridge Community Church
I Have Seen The Lord, "Revelation 1:9-20: Awe, Wonder, and the Revealing of God" - March 29/30
Youth and Families Director, Ryan Joslin
Locations & Times
StoneBridge Community Church
4832 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063, USA
Saturday 5:15 PM
Sunday 5:20 PM
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Note: This Commentary is technically not about this week's scripture passage, BUT it is a great primer to understand how the book of Revelation is understood in seminary and by scholars. "Because of the historical, contextual, and experiential difference between the first readers of John’s apocalypse and us, we cannot assume to understand all of the symbolism and allegory taking place in the text. John is smuggling notes out from Patmos to these churches, using Biblical language, images, and symbolism that Roman readers would not automatically understand. This is one way to pass notes under the nose of the authorities without getting caught..." (Click link to read more).
https://tinyurl.com/ycxeu9enMessage Outline
1. A Story of Second-hand Awe and Wonder
2. Scripture
3. John's Vision
4. From Terror to Comfort
5. What do we mean by Awe and Wonder?
6. Awe and Wonder Clear the Way for Connection
7. From Revelation to Understanding
Sources:
Introduction and Notes on Revelation - Harper Collins Study Bible
The Anchor Bible Commentary on Revelation - J. Massyngberde Ford
"Revelation: A Continental Commentary" - Jürgen Roloff
Awe and Wonder section of "Atlas of the Heart" - Brené Brown
"The Creative Encounter" - Howard Thurman
Chapter 3 of "Days of Awe and Wonder" - Marcus Borg
1. A Story of Second-hand Awe and Wonder
2. Scripture
3. John's Vision
4. From Terror to Comfort
5. What do we mean by Awe and Wonder?
6. Awe and Wonder Clear the Way for Connection
7. From Revelation to Understanding
Sources:
Introduction and Notes on Revelation - Harper Collins Study Bible
The Anchor Bible Commentary on Revelation - J. Massyngberde Ford
"Revelation: A Continental Commentary" - Jürgen Roloff
Awe and Wonder section of "Atlas of the Heart" - Brené Brown
"The Creative Encounter" - Howard Thurman
Chapter 3 of "Days of Awe and Wonder" - Marcus Borg
Next Steps
1. Read and meditate over Revelation 1:9-20 one more time. What stands out to you? What do you find comforting about this passage?
2. Consider this week the times you have experienced Awe and Wonder; how was God a part of that experience?
3. Practice curiosity about what God may be teaching you through your daily life. Be on the lookout for moment of Awe and Wonder, and stay awhile in that moment.
1. Read and meditate over Revelation 1:9-20 one more time. What stands out to you? What do you find comforting about this passage?
2. Consider this week the times you have experienced Awe and Wonder; how was God a part of that experience?
3. Practice curiosity about what God may be teaching you through your daily life. Be on the lookout for moment of Awe and Wonder, and stay awhile in that moment.
Growth Group / Personal Prayer Prompts
- Pray for your awareness of God's presence in your life, especially in places and people we typically write off.
- Pray for God's love, grace, and hope to overwhelm you and lead you in life.
- Pray for your awareness of God's presence in your life, especially in places and people we typically write off.
- Pray for God's love, grace, and hope to overwhelm you and lead you in life.
Growth Group / Personal Reflection Questions
1. What were your first thoughts when you heard the scripture passage this week? What about John's vision stood out to you?
2. Why do you think it's important that John's vision moved from terror to comfort? Can you empathize with John in this moment?
3. Have you had mystical experiences or experiences of awe and wonder that made you feel close to God? What was that like?
4. How has your spiritual experiences played a role in your faith?
1. What were your first thoughts when you heard the scripture passage this week? What about John's vision stood out to you?
2. Why do you think it's important that John's vision moved from terror to comfort? Can you empathize with John in this moment?
3. Have you had mystical experiences or experiences of awe and wonder that made you feel close to God? What was that like?
4. How has your spiritual experiences played a role in your faith?
Worship Song List
1. This is Amazing Grace by Phil Wickham
2. God of Wonders by Steve Hindalong and Marc Byrd
3. 10,000 Reasons by Matt Redman
4. Blessed Assurance by Fanny Crosby & Phoebe Knapp
5. I Am by Crowder
1. This is Amazing Grace by Phil Wickham
2. God of Wonders by Steve Hindalong and Marc Byrd
3. 10,000 Reasons by Matt Redman
4. Blessed Assurance by Fanny Crosby & Phoebe Knapp
5. I Am by Crowder
GiGi's Playhouse Dash for Down Syndrome
Join us next Saturday, April 5th in the Dash for Down syndrome challenge. You can participate in a 5K run/walk, 1 mile inspirational walk, or Kids dash for Down syndrome. To join Team StoneBridge or make a donation, click here.
https://support.gigisplayhouse.org/gigifit-acceptance-challenge-2025/team/stonebridge-2
Join us for tons of fun as we kick off Holy Week with our annual Easter Egg Hunt! There will be a (free) tri-tip sandwich dinner (vegetarian options available), lawn games, a bounce house, and of course a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt! Please register your family so we can plan accordingly. We are also looking for volunteers to help out during the event. Click below to RSVP or volunteer!
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