MON, 23rd March
John 14:1-14
Questions
- Put yourself in the shoes of the disciples. You’ve been following Jesus for three years and have heard him teach and seen his miracles. You believe that he is the king promised in the Old Testament. You are willing to put your life on the line and fight against the religious leaders as well as the Roman Empire for the sake of Israel, and Jesus being crowned king. But suddenly, your king starts talking about leaving you, that he would go somewhere that you cannot follow… At this point, what kind of emotions would you be experiencing?
- How did Jesus comfort his disciples?
- What do we find out about Jesus’ relationship with the Father in this passage?
Prayer Suggestions
- Give thanks that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. Praise Jesus that we can know the Father through him, and he has prepared a place for you in the Father’s house.
TUE, 24th March
John 14:15-31
Questions
- How do you tell if someone loves God? (Give your own thoughts.)
- Looking at the passage, how did Jesus show his love for the Father (v31)? How does Jesus want us to show our love for him today?
- When Jesus left, who would he send to help the disciples? What would this Helper do?
Prayer Suggestions
- Gives thanks for the things you learned about the Holy Spirit today.
- Give thanks that Jesus showed us with his life what it means to love God. Pray that we will also show our love for God by our obedience to his commands.
WED, 25th March
John 15:1-17
Questions
- For the disciples to bear fruit, how were they helped by:
- the Father,
- Jesus,
- and themselves?
- What kind of fruit is God looking for?
- Are you bearing fruit? Why or why not?
Prayer Suggestions
- Pray for your life group members.
- Pray for non-Christian friends and family.
THU, 26th March
John 15:18-27
Questions
- How would the world treat the disciples of Jesus? Why?
- In what ways are Christians persecuted today? Have you experienced any persecution or unfair treatment in your life due to your relationship with Jesus?
Prayer Suggestions
- Pray for the persecuted Christians around the world: North Korea, Afghanistan, Sudan, Somalia, and Pakistan are the top 5 countries where Christians are most heavily persecuted. Pray along for Somalia with this video: “Prayercast — Pray for Somalia”.
- Open up to God about your fears related to persecution and ask the Holy Spirit, our Advocate, to strengthen your faith, as well as the faith of brothers and sisters.
FRI, 27th March
John 16:1-15
Questions
- What do we learn about the Holy Spirit in this passage? What would he do when he came? What is the relationship between the Holy Spirit and Jesus?
- Can you think of instances when you experienced the Holy Spirit’s work outlined in this chapter in your own life? Share with your life group.
Prayer Suggestions
- Praise Jesus for sending us the Holy Spirit to be our Advocate, our Helper. Give thanks that the Holy Spirit guides us into all truths. Ask the Holy Spirit to keep reminding us of God’s word and to keep revealing the truth to us.
SAT, 28th March
John 16:16-33
Questions
- In this passage, Jesus continued to speak to his disciples about his departure. In verse 19, he told them that “after a little while” they would be able to see him again. What did Jesus mean by that? What evidence can you give from the text to support your answer?
- Are you going through any troubles (v33)? How can you overcome it?
- Have you experienced God’s peace during trouble before? What happened? Share your testimony with someone at church or life group.
Prayer Suggestions
- Pray that we’ll look forward to and be prepared for when Jesus comes again.
SUN, 29th March
See you at our live streaming: The Chapel Sydney — YouTube Channel (starts at 5:10PM).
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