Monday, January 20, 2014

21 Days in John - John 15, Day 15

Like a branch needs to stay connected to the vine, so we need to stay connected to Jesus.

Join us for a Bible study using these questions on Wednesday 1/22 from 6:30-8pm at Andrew and Anita Thompson’s home (1535 Cherry Street, Wenatchee).

John 15
Read 15:1-17
  • Jesus claims to be the true _____. What does He say that has to do with God’s love?
  • How does a person follow Jesus’ command to “remain in me”?
Read 15:18-25
  • Jesus tells his followers they will be hated by the world because of Him. Based on what we have studied about the reasons Jesus was hated, why would disciples of Jesus be hated? (See also Matthew 5:11)

John 16
What are the ways Jesus mentions three ways the Holy Spirit will convict the world? (16:8)
  • (v9) _______________________________________________________________
  • (v10) _____________________________________________________________
  • (v11) _____________________________________________________________
Read 16:17-33
  • What does Jesus say will make the disciples joy complete? (v24)
John 17
  • In this Chapter Jesus prays for himself (v1-5), his disciples (6-19), and for future believers (20-24). What stands out to you about each prayer?
  • What specific things did Jesus pray for in regard to each group?
John 18
Read 18:1-11
  • Who was present as Jesus was being arrested?
  • After Simon Peter attacks the high priest’s servant, what does Jesus say (see v11)? What do you think He meant?
Read 18:12-24
  • In verse 20 Jesus says he only taught _________  why might that be important?
  • What motivated Peter to deny Jesus three times?
Read 18:25-40
  • What is the charge against Jesus before Pilate?
  • Pilate’s response to Jesus claim about truth is “What is Truth”? How might this same conversation go if it happened today?
  • Why did the crowd want Barabbas instead of Jesus?

Daily
As you read each day, write down words or themes that stand out or questions you may have. One of the greatest things about the Church is that we get to do it together, and that includes reading the Bible together!

Words/Themes: ________________________________________________________
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Questions: _______________________________________________________________
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Observations: ___________________________________________________________
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