Message Outline

1. How to Read Revelation

2. The New Jerusalem

3. The Old Jerusalem

4. The Jewish War

5. Restoration

Next Steps

1. Select one thing in this world in need of restoring.

2. Pray that God would restore what you selected.

3. Find a concrete way to be part of that restoration.

Growth Group / Personal Reflection Questions

1. What do you know about the ancient city of Jerusalem?

2. How much of the story of the Jewish War was familiar to you?

3. What do you think Jerusalem represented to the earliest readers of Revelation?

4. What can the New Jerusalem represent for us now?

5. What parts of this world are in need of restoration?

6. How can you be part of God's work to restore this world to what it should be?

Growth Group / Personal Prayer Prompts

1. Pray for our local partner in ministry, James Store House.
- Pray that their work with the foster children and families is transformative for all those involved.
- Pray for foster children who are "aging out" of the system and for their successful transition into independent adulthood.
- Pray for all the many volunteers who are making a difference in this wonderful foster ministry. Pray that other, qualified volunteers would join them in this ministry.
- Pray for foster parents, who often times face sobering challenges.
- Pray for families deserving to be reunited.
- Pray that the Back to School Bash is a successful blessing to all those involved.

2. Pray for our cities', states' and nation's leadership. Pray for wisdom, mercy, and justice.

3. Pray for stability throughout the world - especially those in conflict, at war, or on the brink of war - that God's kingdom would reign.

Worship Song List
1. This is Amazing Grace by Jeremy Riddle, Josh Farro & Phil Wickham
2. Give Me Faith by Elevation Worship
3. Made for More by Blake Wiggins, Jessie Early, Jonathan Smith & Josh Baldwin
4. Great is Thy Faithfulness by Thomas Chisholm & William M. Runyan
5. I Will Follow by Chris Tomlin