Revelation 20:11-15
Because God is a just God, He must judge sin and evil.
Introduction:
We all expect criminals and wrongdoers to be punished for their deeds. So, why
should it surprise us that God would punish those who have violated His laws?
Starting Out:
Do you enjoy watching courtroom dramas? How do you feel when the criminal
gets away with a crime due to a technicality?
Following up:
Did you pray for your oikos this week?
Revelation 20:11-15
1. Who is sitting on the great white throne?
2. What does the author mean by the “earth and sky fled away”?
3. What does “great and small” refer to in verse 12?
4. What exactly is written in the book of life? Are people being judged based on all
their earthly actions or one specific action/inaction?
5. How does your name get written in the book of life?
6. Death and Hades give up their dead in verse 13, but then they are thrown into the
lake of fire in verse 14. What/Who exactly are Death and Hades?
7. What/Where is the lake of fire?
8. What happens to those that are not thrown into the lake of fire? HINT: See
Chapter 21:22-27
Taking It Home:
9. Do you really believe that all humans will one day be resurrected from the dead
to give an account for the actions of their lives before God?
10. Do you constantly feel the need to “do more” to get on God’s good side, or are
you relying in Him for your salvation?
Emphasis on Oikos:
11. When Jesus returns, people in your oikos will either be welcomed wedding
guests or participants in the final judgement. What can you do to make sure
they get invited to the wedding this week?
Other Scriptures to engage with this week:
James 4:1-17 • Luke 12:35-48 • Galatians 3:15-29 • Matthew 25:14-28 • Daniel 7:9-14 • Haggai 2:1-9