Sermon Discussion Questions "How Bis Is Your View of God?" | Revelation 4-5

(Note: For remote participants and BFG leaders, these questions are meant to be used in conjunction with the pastor’s sermon. Attempting to use these questions absent the sermon’s teaching could lead to unbiblical or unhelpful conclusions.)

For Kids:  
The Bible tells us a lot about God, and sometimes we can focus too much on some of his attributes while neglecting others. Revelation 4–5 gives us a great picture of God that we may not consider often. What is that picture, and how does it fit in with other descriptions of God in the Bible? 

For Discussion:
Sermon Recap 
    • How is the spiritual health of a church directly related to its view of God? How should a healthy church view God? 
    • In Revelation 4:2–3, John uses fantastical language to describe God. What does the use of this kind of language tell us about God himself? [Leader: Reiterate the incomprehensibility of God, the theological idea that God cannot be adequately described in human terms.]
    • What does the presence of the elders surrounding the throne in Revelation 4:4 represent? Why is this an important point for us to remember as Christians? 
    • What stands between John and the throne of God in Revelation 4:5–8? What does this teach us about God’s unapproachable holiness? Why is this an important thing for Christians to remember today? 
    • What do we learn about God when we see his creation subject to him (Rev. 4:9–11)? 
    • Why do you think John reacts the way he does to the fact that no one is worthy to open the scroll in Revelation 5:1–4? What does his reaction teach us about the value of God’s word?
    • Who was found worthy to open the scroll, and how did all those in heaven react (Rev. 5:5–14)? What does their reaction tell us about the value of Christ as a gift to all creation?  

Going Deeper
    • [Leader: Have everyone turn to Hebrews 4 and have someone read verses 14–16.]
    • Who can reconcile what we read about God’s unapproachable holiness in Revelation 4:5–8 with what we just read about Jesus in Hebrews 4:14–16? 
    • Why is crucial that we understand both passages well? What happens if you lean too far in one direction or the other? 
    • What would John (author of Revelation) say is a healthy way to think about the two accounts?  

Application
    • Do you tend to think of God as more unapproachable, like we saw in Revelation 4, or as more approachable, like we saw in Hebrews 4? Why? 
    • If you are afraid to approach God, what might need to change? If you have no fear of God, what might need to change? 
    • What can you do this week to maintain a healthy view of God? 

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