This guide is designed to help your group create a space for genuine connection and conversation within your discussion time. Don't feel pressured to address every question each week. Instead, allow the Holy Spirit to guide you as you lead your group in uncovering what God intends to communicate during your time together.

This guide comprises three sections: Loving, Learning, and Living. Each section aims to steer your conversation towards meaningful discussions about spiritual growth as individuals and as members of the body of Christ.

First moments together as a group to connect and pray (approx. 10-15 min).

• How have you seen God at work in your life since the last time we met?
• What has been one high and one low since the last time we met?
• How did you do with living out what we talked about last time we met?

Open with prayer and invite God to be part of your conversation and relationship.

The majority of the group discussion is devoted to open dialogue, reflecting on God’s Word and its personal application to each of our lives (approx. 60-75 min).

Scripture References from Message: Revelation 4:1-11; 5:5-14
Big Idea: Who we worship shapes who we are.

Pastor Brad described worship as more than singing, it is directing our whole lives toward God. When you hear the word "worship," what do you naturally think of? How does Revelation 4–5 expand that understanding?

In the throne room, all creation and all God's people are focused on worshiping the One seated on the throne. What competes for your attention, trust, and allegiance most often in your daily life?

Revelation 4–5 presents two images of Jesus: the Lion of Judah and the Lamb who was slain. Why do you think John hears about a Lion but sees a Lamb? What does that teach us about God's definition of power, victory, and leadership?

The elders lay their crowns before the throne (Revelation 4:10–11), surrendering their achievements, authority, and status to God. What "crowns" are you most tempted to hold onto instead of laying before Jesus? What would surrendering them look like in practice?

Revelation reminds us that Jesus is already King, even when the world feels chaotic or discouraging. How does that truth encourage or challenge you in a current situation you are facing?

The challenge for the week ahead is to grow in our faith and lovingly hold each other accountable through the community.

This week, take time each day to intentionally worship Jesus beyond a Sunday service. Begin each morning by thanking Him for who He is before asking Him for anything. Then identify one area of your life that has been competing for your attention, trust, or allegiance, and consciously surrender it to Him. Ask yourself each day: "If who I worship shapes who I am, what kind of person am I becoming?" Let the answer guide how you speak, serve, and love others throughout the week.