The Ark of the Covenant

The Ark of the Covenant

Revelation 11:19

Take-Home Truth: Sinful man cannot approach a holy God without a blood sacrifice.

Christ-Connection: We can approach Jesus, the true Ark of the Covenant, because of his sacrifice on the cross.

Hook: (Ice-breaker question. Get the group talking!)

1. Was there anything in your childhood home that was off limits to touch/watch/do? What type of consequence could you expect?

Engage: (Observe the passage and engage with the text)

2. Read Exodus 25:10-22, Numbers 10:33-34 and discuss what was required to access God’s presence.

3. Read Revelation 11:19 and discuss what will be required to access God’s presence.

 Reflect: (Reflect upon the key take-aways from the sermon)

4. “God provides a way for sinners to come near Him and receive mercy.” Read Leviticus 16: 11, 14-15 and discuss how sin was atoned for. How is sin atoned for now?

5. “God walks with His weak people and enables them to do great things by His power.” There were three items in the Ark (Hebrews 9:4). How do these items illustrate God’s faithfulness?

Respond: (Apply the truths of God’s Word to your heart, affections, and actions)

6. How will the reality that the believer has full access to God impact the way you walk in this world?