Welcome to The Breakdown, the weekly podcast designed for growth group leaders at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soteria Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in West Des Moines, IA. Each week, we provide time-sensitive announcements to keep you in the loop and walk through the sermon study to help you lead meaningful discussions. Whether you're preparing for your next group meeting or looking to deepen your own understanding, The Breakdown is your go-to resource. Tune in and stay connected!REFLECT1. Think about a time when you were eagerly counting down the days to something–a vacation, a wedding, the birth of a child, or another big event. How did that anticipation shape your thoughts, actions, and emotions?2. How did this week's sermon deepen your longing for Christ's return?ENCOUNTERJesus is coming again–hallelujah! When he comes, sin and suffering will be no more. praise God!But right now, we wrestle with struggles, pain, and uncertainty. In the midst of this, James encourages believers: "Be patient until the Lord's coming.... Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord's coming is near" (James 5:7–8).How do we wait well? Let's turn to Revelation 22 and see what God's Word says.3. Read Revelation 22:1–6. How do the descriptions of the river of life and the tree of life connect with Genesis 2–3? What do these images teach us about God's restoration plan?4. In verses 6–7, John emphasizes, "These words are faithful and true." How should the certainty of heaven shape our daily mindset?5. Identify Christ's titles in Revelation 22. What do they reveal about his character and mission? How do they encourage you personally?6. Jesus says his return is imminent, yet no one knows the exact time. Why might God choose to keep this timing unknown? How does this impact how we live?TRANSFORM7. Revelation 22:17 invites people to "come" and drink freely from the water of life. Who in your life–family, friends, neighbors, coworkers–needs this invitation? What are some specific ways you can share it with them this week?8. If you truly lived as if Jesus could return at any moment, what specific changes would you make in your priorities, habits, or relationships?PRAYER9. One More Disciple (Pray for the people you mentioned in question 7.)10. Come, Lord Jesus!

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