Bouquet Canyon Church
God's Time for Renewal
Today, we welcome Dr. Clayton Ford, Pastor Billy's father. Clay has been a pastor for many years, from the 1970s to the present. He is currently retired but still enjoys preaching when he gets the opportunity.
Locations & Times
Bouquet Canyon Church
26900 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
- A stirring begins
- Usually someone is praying
- Leaders and people say "Yes" to God
- Prepare for spiritual opposition
- Get ready... get set... let's go!
Discussion Notes (for use in a small group or individual study)
Sermon: God's Time for Renewal
(Phone apps are good for comparing multiple translations. Study Bibles help with interpretation.)
Questions:
1. Opening questions: When you hear “renewal” or “revival,” what comes to mind?
2. The sermon was based on passages related to the restoration of Jerusalem after the exile into Babylon. In it, we see a picture of God’s heart for renewal today. What do you remember about each of the main points? What stood out to you or impacted you?
Many Old Testament Scriptures and prophecies that applied to Israel also find fulfillment in the New Testament. While God still has a unique purpose for Israel, Christians have become children of Abraham through faith in Jesus Christ (Galatians 3:7). As God's people, many Old Testament themes now apply to us. Today, we’ll explore Isaiah 62, a passage that anticipates Jerusalem's restoration after the exile.
3. Read Isaiah 62:1-2
a) What does this passage reveal about God’s commitment to His people?
b) In Matthew 5:14-16, Jesus calls His followers the "light of the world." How does this New Testament passage reflect the themes in Isaiah 62:1-2?
c) What significance does a "new name" have in the Bible, and how does Revelation 2:17 relate to this promise in Isaiah?
4. Read Isaiah 62:3
a) What does it mean for Zion (aka, Jerusalem) to be described as a “crown of splendor” and a “royal diadem” in God’s hand? (See Zechariah 9:16)
b) How does this imagery make you feel about your own value and position in God’s eyes? (see 1 Thessalonians 2:19)
c) In what ways can we live out our identity as God’s treasured possession, as described in Ephesians 2:10?
5. Read Isaiah 62:4-5
a) What is the significance of the name changes from “Deserted” and “Desolate” to “Hephzibah” and “Beulah”? (Hephzibah = “My Delight is in Her” and Beulah = “Married”)
b) How does the image of God as a bridegroom and Zion as His bride deepen our understanding of His relationship with us? (see Ephesians 5:25-27)
6. Read Isaiah 62:6-7
a) What role do the watchmen play in this passage, and what does it teach us about prayer?
b) Why is it important for believers to be persistent in prayer, as the watchmen are described here? (see 1 Thessalonians 5:17)
7. Pray that we will all experience God’s renewal. Take time to pray for each other for a new infilling of the Holy Spirit, and that we would display God’s splendor in the world today.
Sermon: God's Time for Renewal
(Phone apps are good for comparing multiple translations. Study Bibles help with interpretation.)
Questions:
1. Opening questions: When you hear “renewal” or “revival,” what comes to mind?
2. The sermon was based on passages related to the restoration of Jerusalem after the exile into Babylon. In it, we see a picture of God’s heart for renewal today. What do you remember about each of the main points? What stood out to you or impacted you?
Many Old Testament Scriptures and prophecies that applied to Israel also find fulfillment in the New Testament. While God still has a unique purpose for Israel, Christians have become children of Abraham through faith in Jesus Christ (Galatians 3:7). As God's people, many Old Testament themes now apply to us. Today, we’ll explore Isaiah 62, a passage that anticipates Jerusalem's restoration after the exile.
3. Read Isaiah 62:1-2
a) What does this passage reveal about God’s commitment to His people?
b) In Matthew 5:14-16, Jesus calls His followers the "light of the world." How does this New Testament passage reflect the themes in Isaiah 62:1-2?
c) What significance does a "new name" have in the Bible, and how does Revelation 2:17 relate to this promise in Isaiah?
4. Read Isaiah 62:3
a) What does it mean for Zion (aka, Jerusalem) to be described as a “crown of splendor” and a “royal diadem” in God’s hand? (See Zechariah 9:16)
b) How does this imagery make you feel about your own value and position in God’s eyes? (see 1 Thessalonians 2:19)
c) In what ways can we live out our identity as God’s treasured possession, as described in Ephesians 2:10?
5. Read Isaiah 62:4-5
a) What is the significance of the name changes from “Deserted” and “Desolate” to “Hephzibah” and “Beulah”? (Hephzibah = “My Delight is in Her” and Beulah = “Married”)
b) How does the image of God as a bridegroom and Zion as His bride deepen our understanding of His relationship with us? (see Ephesians 5:25-27)
6. Read Isaiah 62:6-7
a) What role do the watchmen play in this passage, and what does it teach us about prayer?
b) Why is it important for believers to be persistent in prayer, as the watchmen are described here? (see 1 Thessalonians 5:17)
7. Pray that we will all experience God’s renewal. Take time to pray for each other for a new infilling of the Holy Spirit, and that we would display God’s splendor in the world today.