The Life Week 12: "Life With(out) Jesus"

SCRIPTURES FROM SUNDAY:  John 14-17

REFLECT/DISCUSS:
Q: List all of the transitions you’ve made in the past 2 years. Do you enjoy change? Why/Not? What do you do to cope with it?

Q: Why do you think Jesus warns His friends that things may get rough for them after He leaves? Do you think churches talk enough these days about the challenges that come with following Jesus?

Q: Name a “less than ideal” situation you lived with because you knew it was only temporary and would come to an end. What’s your max. capacity for these kinds of transitions (6mos, 1year, etc.)?

Q: Do you think most followers of Jesus think more about being reunited with Jesus in heaven- or living life on earth now? What kind of balance between these perspectives do you think would be healthy?

Q: What is your understanding of the Holy Spirit? Do you ever sense His involvement in your day-to-day life? What does that look/feel like for you?

Q: Do these chapters shed any light on why people who want to follow Jesus should pray regularly? What do you think about the connection Jesus makes between love and obedience?

Q: Why do you think Jesus’ primary command in his last moments is for His friends to love each other? Have you ever experienced the love of God through another person? If so, give an example.

FOR NEXT WEEK:  John 18-19