1. Heaven is opened
- Scripture Reference: Daniel 7:9, Isaiah 6:1
- Leader Notes
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- We need heaven to be opened up for us.
- John was walking in the Spirit, we need to be filled with the Spirit through belief in Jesus.
- Sanctification is the Spirit working in us to grow us in maturity.
- Growth depends on who sits in the throne of your life.
- Questions for Reflection:
- What do I believe about heaven?
- Who sits on the throne of my life?
2. God is light
- Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:5
- Leader Notes
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- John is captivated by the light of Jesus.
- God is light, and we are designed to uniquely reflect that light into the world.
- Worldliness hinders our ability to reflect the light of God.
- Questions for Reflection:
- How can I better walk with God in light?
3. Dwell in the Presence of God
- Scripture Reference: Psalm 91:1-2, 9-10
- Leader Notes
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- The elders are dwelling in the presence of God.
- The gift to us is that we get to dwell in God’s presence now.
- God is present with us, but we often get distracted.
- Questions for reflection:
- What does God’s Presence mean to me?
- What are things that distract me from the presence of God?