Small Group Guide

Small Group Guide: Ezekiel’s Vision and America’s Spiritual Revival

Key Takeaways:
1. God can use us regardless of our circumstances or past.
2. The spiritual condition of America, like Israel in Ezekiel’s time, sometimes appears hopeless.
3. Revival requires both the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit.
4. God can bring life to seemingly impossible situations.
5. The importance of altar calls and finishing “the deal” in sharing the Gospel.

Discussion Questions:

1. The pastor mentioned that “things do not always work out the way that we think they should.” Can you share an experience where something didn’t go as planned, but God used it for good?

2. How do you see parallels between the spiritual condition of ancient Israel (as described in Ezekiel’s vision) and the current spiritual state of America?

3. The sermon emphasized the importance of both the Word of God and the Holy Spirit. How do you see these two elements working together in your own spiritual life?

4. What are your thoughts on the pastor’s statement that “miracles are for today”? Have you experienced or witnessed a miracle?

5. The sermon touched on the importance of altar calls. Why do you think it’s crucial to give people an opportunity to respond to the message?

6. How can we as individuals contribute to spiritual revival in our country?

Practical Applications:

1. Daily Word and Spirit: Commit to spending time each day in both Bible reading and prayer, asking for the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

2. Share Your Story: Practice sharing your testimony of how God has worked in your life, preparing yourself to contribute to revival.

3. Prayer for Revival: Set aside time each week to pray specifically for spiritual revival in your community and the nation.

4. Be Open to God’s Plan: Reflect on areas of your life where you might be resistant to God’s direction. Pray for flexibility and trust in His plan.

5. Outreach Initiative: As a group, plan a small outreach activity in your community to share God’s love and the message of salvation.

6. Study Ezekiel: Spend some time this week reading more of Ezekiel’s prophecies, particularly focusing on God’s promises of restoration.

Closing Thought:
Remember that no situation is beyond God’s ability to breathe new life into it. Just as He promised to revive the dry bones of Israel, He can bring revival to our lives, our churches, and our nation.