REALLIFE STUDY GROUP

“Signs, Wonders, Miracles”

ICEBREAKER: Name a superhero and describe his or her powers or special abilities.

DEFINITIONS: Signs: Semeion (Greek) Owth (Hebrew)

Signal, Distinguishing Mark, Token, Banner, Remembrance, Omen, Warning, Standard, Proof, Argument

1. A sign of something past

2. A sign of something future

3. A sign of something which cannot itself be seen

4. A military ensign

5. A sign of divine power or backing

Wonders: Teras (Greek) Mowpheth (Hebrew) Portent, miracle

Something so strange as to cause it to be watched or observed

Miracles: Dunamis (Greek) Supernatural acts that were beyond human possibilities.

Ability, power, mighty deed, ruler

Power:

See Definition for bia G970
See Definition for dunamis G1411 (Currently Viewing)
See Definition for energeia G1753
See Definition for exousia G1849
See Definition for ischus G2479
See Definition for kratos G2904

970 - force, effective, often oppressive power exhibiting itself in single deeds of violence

G1411 - power, natural ability, general and inherent

G1753 - working, power in exercise, operative power

G1849 - primarily liberty of action; then authority — either as delegated power, or as unrestrained, arbitrary power

G2479 - strength, power, (especially physical) as an endowment

G2904 - might, relative and manifested power — in the NT chiefly of God

OUTLINE: 5 Signs That Follow Believers

1. They cast out demons in Jesus name: Dispel Darkness, Dismiss Demons, Unseat satanic strongholds, Change Demonic Atmospheres and Influences, Exercise Kingdom Dominion and Authority

2. They speak with new tongues: They speak in heavenly and earthly languages. They become the vehicle or channel through which God decrees and declares new heavenly insights and perspectives

3. They pick up serpents: Moses laid down his rod and it became a serpent. This represented laying down and surrendering what we know and submitting to God. He then picked it up by the tail at God’s command. This represented a paradigm shift. It was not the conventional way of thinking to pick up a snake by the tail. This was the first time that Pharaoh’s magicians could not duplicate the power of God because Moses serpent devoured the other serpents. Picking up the tail of the serpent was symbolic of the end of the enemies’ dominion and the beginning of a new way of thinking and operating.

4. If they drink deadly things It will be without harm. If means it is not intentional but if it happens God will intervene. No weapon formed against us shall prosper. This world’s ways are toxic but God’s people have the antidote.

5. They lay hands on the sick and they recover. We are not the healers, we are just the vessels through which God chooses to pour.

TEXT: Matthew 24, Hebrews 2:4, Mark 16:15-18

STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. Identify a sign, wonder or miracle in the Bible that you wish you could have been there to see.

2. Describe the greatest sign, wonder or miracle that you are aware of happening in your lifetime.

3. Name one demonic influence in your community or society that you would like to see cast out.

4. Name one thing you are tired of hearing in the evening news. Tell us one positive thing you would like to hear in the evening news.

5. Why do you think it takes a sign, wonder or miracle for some people to believe?

6. What one thing do you think God would like for you to lay down or surrender to him in your life?

7. Describe a way the enemy tries to use to get you toxic or negative.

a. Disappointment

b. Bitterness

c. Delay

d. Condemnation (Reminding you of your past)

e. Music, Movies, Media, etc…

f. Miscommunication

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