One Minute After You Die | Week 2
Week 2 Discussion Guide:
The Horrors of Hell
Key Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14
2 Thessalonians 1:8-9
He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord …
Luke 16:19-24, 27-28
“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’ … He answered, ‘Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family, for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’”
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
John 10:10
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
More Scriptures:
Revelation 20:10, Revelation 14:10-11, John 3:16, Romans 5:8-9
Discussion:
On a scale of 1-10, how comfortable do you feel with your understanding of Hell? Explain your answer.
Where have most of your views of Hell come from?
Getting Started
Our Pastor said, “What you believe about eternity determines how you live today.” How does this apply to Hell?
What are some reasons you or others struggle to believe Hell exists?
Digging Deeper:
Read Matthew 7:13-14
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”
What point does it seem Jesus is trying to get across through this imagery?
Examine your last few weeks. What does your life say about what you believe about eternity?
Is there anything you want to change?
What’s the first practical step you can take this week to live, love, and serve with eternity in mind?