Are there initial thoughts of conviction or encouragement that you have from this passage in light of the sermon?  How can you intentionally use your current financial resources (regardless of income) to advance Christ's kingdom instead of pursuing selfish excess?  Where are you most tempted to find ultimate security in worldly wealth or provision? What is one daily practice you can adopt to remind yourself that God's care is your ultimate security? What are some practical strategies you can implement this week to limit the influence of this "digital Babylon" on your life? In what specific situations are you [...]

Are there specific application, conviction, or encouragement you take away from this passage after hearing the sermon? How did the sermon help you understand how to apply this chapter? Where do you clearly see the influence of "Babylon" (worldly, anti-God culture) in the world today? What aspect of Babylon culture are you tempted to marvel at or embrace? What does it look like to remain faithful to Jesus amidst the culture of Babylon in your daily life? What specific, practical ways can you seek to remain faithful to Jesus this week? How has seeking worldly satisfaction ("Babylon") left you [...]

What are some initial thoughts or application that you have from this passage of Scripture after hearing the sermon? What about the Bible's judgment of sin makes you uncomfortable? Can you recall a specific instance where you felt embarrassed to explain or defend the Bible’s teaching on eternal justice or the doctrine of Hell to someone? In light of the horrors of God’s judgment, who are the people in your life for whom you need to pray for their salvation? Who are the people with whom you need to be more committed to sharing the gospel? How does the [...]

After listening to the sermon, what is one immediate encouragement, conviction, or practical application you are taking away from this passage? What aspects of your personal life or the world around you do you need to view from God's perspective (heaven's perspective)? What practices, truths, or relationships help you gain this perspective? Why is it essential to recognize Jesus as the central point and goal of your personal narrative and the bible’s story? How does worship with God’s people help you focus on this truth? Where are you tempted to look for assurance of God’s love for you, other [...]

What initial observations or applications do you have from this passage of Scripture after hearing the sermon? What are some ways you have encountered opposition from the world, the flesh, and/or the devil as a Christian? Whose salvation are you praying for? Who are you sharing the gospel with? Or who do you need to pray for and share the gospel with? Spend some time praying for them together with your BFG. How does the gospel change how you endure opposition as a Christian? How does the gospel give you hope that you will endure to the end?

What initial observations, convictions, or encouragements do you have from this specific passage of Scripture after hearing the sermon? How have you been left empty by the false promise of peace that comes from sinful idols? How has Jesus given you peace even when your life or the world around you seems unpeaceful? Are there ways in which you are tempted to feel ashamed or scared to be identified with Christ? What would it mean for you to look to the Spirit in these situations? How would this change your response to fear? How might you be marked by [...]