Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (John 16:16-24), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [Notice: “a little while” x7… the birth pangs metaphor… “in that day,” etc.] By using language frequently seen in the Scriptures to refer to the end of the world, Jesus is… Read more »

Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (Matthew 13:31-33), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… Matthew 13:31-33 is paralleled in Luke 13:18-21. Jesus’ kingdom is in many ways inexplicable and imperceptible to us, and yet it is unstoppable and working just how it’s meant to work…. Read more »

Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (John 156:4b-15), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [6-7] The disciples are sorrowful to imagine life apart from Jesus. Jesus tells them it will be better for him to go and to send the Spirit to them. How can it… Read more »

Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (John 15:18 – 16:4a), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [15:18] This is pretty strong language. Do people admit that they “hate” Jesus? Have you seen the world’s “hate” for the church, or would you characterize the opposition more… Read more »

Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (John 15:12-17), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [12-13] Jesus has befriended, loved, and laid down his life for sinners, for people whose chosen identity is defined by personal opposition to God. How has your life been defined by… Read more »

Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (John 15:1-11), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [1-2] Grapevines thrive in adverse conditions. Things like a lack of watering and severe pruning make the plants produce better fruit. A branch being pruned probably feels quite similar to a… Read more »

Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (John 14:25-31), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [25-26] What does it mean that the Father will send the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ name? What does the Spirit come to do? Why do disciples need help like this? How do… Read more »

Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (John 14:12-24), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [12-17] (Read also Luke 11:9-13) What kind of prayer is Jesus promising to answer here? Have you prayed like this? Does he really answer this prayer? Can you always understand how… Read more »