Message Outline

1. Intro to Revelation

2. The Lion

3. The Lamb

4. Find and Replace

5. The Lamb's Victory

Next Steps

1. Read Revelation 5, keeping in mind the lessons from this weeks sermon.

2. Pray that God would end violence throughout the world.

3. Pray that Christians would be faithful to Jesus and renounce the violence of this world.

Growth Group / Personal Reflection Questions

1. What does a lion symbolize to you? What do you think a lion symbolized to the earliest readers of Revelation?

2. What does a lamb symbolize to you? What do you think a lamb symbolized to the earliest readers of Revelation?

3. What do you think John's overall message is in Revelation 5?

4. In what ways do you think our culture knowingly celebrates violence?

5. In what ways do you think our culture unknowingly celebrates violence?

6. How does the lamb's victory contrast with the celebration of violence?

7. What lessons can we learn for our lives from Revelation 5?

Growth Group / Personal Prayer Prompts

1. Pray that the Kickball Cookout would be an attractive, "on ramp" event to those individuals and families who are searching for healthy Christian community.

2. Pray for our cities', states' and nation's leadership. Pray for wisdom, mercy, and justice.

3. Pray for stability throughout the world - especially those in conflict, at war, or on the brink of war - that God's kingdom would reign.

Worship Song List
1. The Lion and The Lamb by Brenton Brown, Brian Johnson & Leeland Mooring
2. I Will Look Up by Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Matt Redman & Wade Joye
3. Lead Me To The Cross by Brooke Ligertwood
4. Goodness of God by Jenn Johnson, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram,Ben Fielding & Brian Johnson

Beginning this Sunday, July 6th, grow deeper in faith with others. During the Second Hour, you're invited to join one of the following studies starting at 10:45am.

Salt & Light
Taught by Associate Pastor Jonathan Lusche & Elder/Deacon Danielle Davis
For non-Christians and Christians alike, personal evangelism has become tainted by experiences of hurt, guilting, and perceived manipulation. Yet, believers remain called to be faithful to Jesus’ commands to, “… proclaim the good news…” and “… make disciples of all nations…”. Inspired by StoneBridge’s recent Gather25 event, this 4 week course will address the past hurts and challenges of evangelism as well as explore fresh ways of sharing the hope of Christ to present and future generations.

Christmas in July: The Incarnation
Taught by Associate Pastor Ryan Joslin
Understanding the Christian doctrine of incarnation is central to understanding the who and the why of Jesus as the Son of God. The importance of the incarnation is magnified when measured by its influence upon other Christian doctrines such as Salvation and Revelation. Join Associate Pastor Ryan and get into the holiday spirit… In July… Christmas sweaters, not advised.