Being Sanctified – Cell Plan

Opening

Icebreaker: If you were a pastry, what would you be?

Worship

How was your bible reading in the last 2 weeks, share something from your readings with the group!

Word

Revelation 2:12-17 NIV

¹² “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write:

These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. ¹³ I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, not even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death in your city—where Satan lives.

¹⁴ Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality. ¹⁵ Likewise, you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans. ¹⁶ Repent therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.

¹⁷ Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.

Discussion

Sermon Review

• Core theme: Sanctification happens between salvation and glorification
• Main Takeaway:
  • We have to continue to work out our salvation, to become more like Jesus
• Sermon Review questions:
  • What happens between salvation and glorification?
  • What is repentance?
• Discussion Questions:
  • Introductory
    • Who are you: What do you look forward to when you come to cell?
    • Where are you in your faith?: On a scale of 1-10 how has your relationship with Jesus been over the last 2 weeks?
  • Exploratory (4-6 people)
    • Facing Adversity in Faith: Can you think of a time when it was challenging to stand firm in your beliefs or values, and what helped you through it?
    • Being sanctified as one: How are you impacting those in our church? (sanctified vs stumble vs no impact)
  • In Depth (2/3 people)
    • Repentance: What is something that God is calling you to repent from? (turn away from and turn to God)
    • Self evaluation: what kind of report card would Jesus give to you?
• Additional questions:
  • What would Jesus commend and condemn you of?
  • Would you turn back to Jesus in repentance?
  • How can we be reassured of His reward this week?

Witness

• Help Needed for Adult Zone:
  • Administration – Help organize zone wide information
  • Cell Planners – help review sermons and create biweekly cell plans!
• Bible Reading:
  • This year, we will be going through a 2 year bible reading plan together. Access to plan at gcgcny.link/readbible. Use this to share regularly in your cell about what you’re hearing from God.
  • More details to come via Sunday announcements
• Prayer and Outreach
  • New Outreach Chat to invite others along when you are looking to do something with friends
  • Establish prayer partner rotations