Show Notes
The Life You Were Always Meant To Have What if the Christian life isn't about trying harder, producing more, or proving yourself to God? Jesus promised something far better: His life in you, forever. Discover the freedom of the new covenant, the security of knowing you'll never be abandoned, and the joy of bearing genuine spiritual fruit without religious striving. You don't need to manufacture growth or fake your fruit. Jesus is your life, and He knows how to live it through you! Discussion Questions: Read John 14:16. How does this verse speak to eternal security? Read John 14:17. What's the difference between "with" and "in" here? Why does this matter so much? Read John 14:19. What does it mean to "see" Jesus here? How does this verse also speak to eternal security and assurance of salvation? Read John 15:2. Why does "lift up" seem to make more sense here? Read John 15:4. What does "abide" mean here? How is this passage evangelistic in nature? How has it often been misinterpreted? Read John 15:5. React to this statement: Apart from Jesus, you can do nothing.
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I was arrested and now nobody at my church will talk to me. I've lost my family, my friends, and everything! What can I do? I had a long-term affair, and now I struggle with the memories of it. What can I do?
Did Jesus Really Give You His Glory? Discussion Questions: Read John 16:13-14. Whom is the Holy Spirit hearing from? About what? Why is this important? Read John 16:15. What are the 'all things" the Holy Spirit is disclosing to you? Read John 17:20. How do we know this prayer is not just for Jesus' disciples? Read John 17:21. What does it mean to you to be "one"? And to be "in Us"? How does this truth compare to popular messages about our closeness to God? Read John 17:22. React to this statement: Jesus has given me His glory. Read John 17:22. First, how close is Jesus to the Father? Now, what does this verse say about you? Read John 17:23. What is Jesus' testimony here concerning how loved you are? What does it mean to you to hear this from Jesus Himself? Read John 17:24. React to this statement: I'm a gift from the Father to Jesus. Read John 17:24. In what way has this prayer request been fulfilled? (Hint: Consider Ephesians 2:6 in your answer.)
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