John 15:18-16:15

John(16) (Part of the Jesus' Final Farewell(9) series)
by Glen Osborn(175) on March 19, 2023 (Worship Service(189))


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Small Group Questions ​​ ​​​​ March​​ 19, 2023

Hated by the World, but Strengthened by​​ the Spirit

John 15:18-16:15

  • Have you ever experienced​​ a​​ negative response by others because you follow Jesus? ​​ Share with the group.

  • Read John 15:18-25 ​​ What does Jesus say is the reason that His followers are hated by the world?

  • How would you define what Jesus means by “the world?” ​​ How does His coming into the world bring guilt? ​​ 

  • Why does the world hate Jesus? ​​ Does it have any legitimate reasons? ​​ 

  • Read John 18:26-16:4 ​​ How will the Spirit help the disciples as they are persecuted? ​​ 

  • Who can you think of that were the fulfillment of what Jesus says in 16:2? ​​ Is that still true today?

  • Read John 16:5-15 ​​ Jesus again speaks of the coming of the Holy Spirit. ​​ What does He say He will do? ​​ 

  • How have you found help through the presence of the Holy Spirit in your life?

  • Prayer

    • Thank Jesus for loving us so much to suffer and die for us. ​​ Ask Him to help you stand firm when you suffer in this life, especially for His Name.

    • Thank Him for the Holy Spirit. ​​ Open your​​ life completely to His help and power, to live and be a witness for Jesus.

 

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