Next Level Guide 01.14.24

Don’t Underestimate Jesus

What is a song that you misheard the lyrics to and later found out the actual lyrics?

Study

Read Revelation 2 and 3
Why does Jesus repeatedly call the churches in Revelation 2-3 to repentance, and what does repentance mean in this context?

Jesus urges the church in Ephesus to repent and do the things they did at first. What does genuine repentance look like, and how can it lead to restoring a passion for Christ?

What positive qualities are highlighted in the churches of Philadelphia and Smyrna? How can keeping a clear focus on Jesus lead to open doors and faithfulness under persecution?

What’s Next

Have you ever experienced a time in your spiritual journey where you found yourself going through the motions, similar to the church in Ephesus? How did it affect your passion for Jesus?

“Activity for God is not a substitute for the active work of God within you.” How can a deeper love for Jesus lead to a more meaningful and genuine life as a Christian?

Chad mentioned this quote from Matt Proctor, “When you declaw the Lion of Judah and turn Him into a warm and fuzzy household pet, who’s to stop you from living however you want?” How does this impact our perception of Jesus and our willingness to follow Him?

What can we do to avoid becoming spiritually stagnant?