Hear this week’s message HERE.

Know

  • The sermon manuscript gives additional references you can review to see how some of the details of the passage were derived. This may serve as a helpful way to digest more of the material.  See the manuscript below.
  • The slain lamb was central to the worship of Heaven.  In order to expand your contemplation on the role of redemption in the life of the church and individual believer, consider reading the following books that unpack the theme of Christ’s work on the cross:

Books on the Cross

The Cross of Christ, John Stott The Cross Centered Life, C. J. Mahaney

Be

  • Review the major points of the message and ask yourself
    • How has the perfect sacrifice of Jesus enhanced your public praise of Christ?
    • How has the perfect power of Jesus given you greater confidence in Him regarding the challenges you currently face?
    • How has the perfect knowledge of Jesus comforted you and given you a greater since of joy in your worship? Have you been able to enter worship with your problems and see God’s wisdom at the center of them?
  • Think through the final point (the praise of Jesus) – perhaps read through the manuscript above and consider how the heavenly praise of Jesus should affect the way your praise Christ in our corporate gathering.  Write out some responses.

Do

  • Jesus’ praise was seen in how he vindicates the saints’ suffering-it is a vivid reminder of those who are persecuted for their faith.  How have you been intentional in praying for those who are currently persecuted for their faith?
  • Go to persecution.com and familiarize yourself with this ministry to the persecuted church.  How could your prayers life as well as our corporate worship be enhanced by how we pray for and serve those who are currently persecuted for the sake of Christ.