Next Level Guide 01.28.24

Who Can Stand?

How has your perception of the book of Revelation changed over the years?

Study

Read Revelation 6 and 7:9-12

What are your initial thoughts and reactions about the imagery and events that we read about in Revelation 6?

Discuss the idea that while God doesn’t cause suffering, He allows it and uses it for a purpose. How does this perspective impact your understanding of difficult circumstances?

Think about the reaction of people in Revelation 6:15-17, realizing that everything they hoped in is gone in the presence of God. How does this impact the way we look at our earthly attachments and priorities?

Reflect on the description of the great multitude in Revelation 7:9. What does the diversity of this multitude signify, and how does it impact your understanding of God’s kingdom?

What’s Next

Chad used the illustration of being nearsighted in New York. How does it relate to the idea of being focused on short distances and missing the bigger picture within our spiritual walk?

In what ways does suffering warp our spiritual vision?

How do you personally reconcile the notion that suffering has a temporary purpose, especially within the context of each horseman being “given power”?

“If our faith is never tested, how do we know it’s real?” How has your faith been tested in your life? How did you respond?