Mission & Messages • Set 38
Discussion & Heart Check Questions
Small group discussion questions and accountability tools designed to help disciples grow in their love for God, connect with others, serve others, and share the gospel.
These questions were created to accompany the Mission & Messages reading plan, but they can also be used by any small group, discipleship group, family, or individual studying these passages.
This Set’s Big Idea
Jesus will judge evil, reign victorious, make all things new, and dwell forever with His people.
As you read, watch how Revelation moves from the fall of Babylon to the victory of Christ, the final judgment, the new heaven and new earth, and the invitation to come to Jesus.
How to Use These Questions
These questions are a guide, not a script. You do not need to answer every question. The goal is to help your group engage Scripture, encourage one another, and take a clear next step of obedience.
Before meeting, encourage everyone to complete the set’s readings and record at least one observation and one application from the passage using PETS or another preferred Bible study method.
Suggested Small Group Meeting Flow
Use this as a flexible guide for a 1–1.5 hour weekly gathering. Adjust as needed for your group.
Meet up, catch up, and reconnect from the week.
Open in prayer and ask God to use His Word.
Share PETS insights from the set’s readings. Let everyone share briefly.
Discuss selected passage questions. The facilitator should choose a few, not all.
Use a few Heart Check questions for honest accountability and encouragement.
Share prayer requests, praises, and close in prayer.
Leader Tips
- You do not need to answer every question.
- Choose the questions most relevant to your group.
- Focus on application, not just information.
- Encourage everyone to participate, but do not force anyone to share.
- Leave enough time for prayer and honest encouragement.
This Set’s Readings
- Revelation 18 — The Fall of Babylon
- Revelation 19 — The Victory of Christ and the Marriage Supper of the Lamb
- Revelation 20 — The Defeat of Satan and the Final Judgment
- Revelation 21 — The New Heaven, New Earth, and New Jerusalem
- Revelation 22 — The River of Life and the Invitation to Come
Mission & Messages • Set 38
Small Group Discussion Questions
Icebreaker
- When you think about the end of the Bible, what feelings come to mind—hope, confusion, fear, worship, curiosity, or something else?
Digging Into the Text
- Revelation 18 describes the fall of Babylon. What does Babylon seem to represent, and why is its fall good news for God’s people?
- In Revelation 19, heaven rejoices over God’s judgment and Christ’s victory. What does this chapter teach us about worship and justice?
- How does the picture of Jesus in Revelation 19 strengthen your confidence in Him?
- Revelation 20 shows the defeat of Satan and the final judgment. Why does it matter that evil does not get the final word?
- Revelation 21 describes God dwelling with His people and wiping away every tear. Which promise in this chapter encourages you most?
- Revelation 22 ends with the invitation, “Come.” How does that final invitation shape the way we read the whole book?
Leader Note
This final set is not meant to stir speculation as much as strengthen worship, hope, endurance, and faithfulness. Help your group see the main movement clearly: evil falls, Christ wins, judgment is real, God makes all things new, and Jesus invites people to come.
Love God
- What truth about God or Jesus led you to worship this week?
- How does the promise of God dwelling with His people deepen your hope?
- Where do you need to trust God’s justice instead of carrying bitterness, fear, or frustration yourself?
Connect with Others
- How can the hope of the new creation encourage someone who is grieving, tired, or discouraged?
- Who in your life needs to be reminded that evil, suffering, and death do not get the final word?
- How can this group help one another stay faithful while waiting for Christ’s return?
Serve Others
- If Jesus will make all things new, how should that shape the way we serve people now?
- What is one practical way you can bring hope, mercy, or encouragement to someone this week?
Share the Gospel
- How would you explain the hope of Revelation 21–22 to someone who is afraid of the future?
- Who is one person you can invite to “come” to Jesus this week?
Closing Challenge
Jesus will judge evil, reign victorious, make all things new, and dwell forever with His people.
Evil falls. Christ wins. Judgment is real. God makes all things new. Jesus invites people to come.
What is one step of worship, hope, endurance, repentance, or witness Jesus is calling you to take as you finish this reading journey?
Small Group Accountability
Weekly Heart Check
How to Use These Questions
These questions are meant to help the group move beyond information and into honest discipleship. Use them with grace, humility, and confidentiality. The goal is not shame, but spiritual growth as we help one another follow Jesus.
Love God
- How has your time with God been this week?
- What did these readings show you about Jesus?
- Has the hope of Christ’s return shaped your worship, priorities, or obedience?
- Is there anything God is calling you to repent of as you think about final judgment and eternal hope?
Connect with Others
- Have your relationships reflected hope, patience, forgiveness, and encouragement this week?
- Is there someone you need to comfort, encourage, forgive, or reconcile with?
- Have you allowed other believers to help you endure faithfully?
Serve Others
- How have you used your time, gifts, or resources to serve others this week?
- Is comfort, distraction, fear, or selfishness keeping you from serving faithfully?
Share the Gospel
- Did you have an opportunity to talk about Jesus or eternal hope this week?
- If so, what happened?
- If not, who is one person you can pray for and move toward this week?
Honest Accountability
- What temptation, fear, grief, resentment, or habit has been gaining influence in your life?
- Is there anything hidden that needs to be brought into the light?
- What is one thing you need prayer for today?
Leader Reminder: Revelation ends with worship, warning, hope, and invitation. Help your group finish with their eyes on Jesus and their hearts ready to say, “Come, Lord Jesus.”
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