Key Passage: John 17:9-26
Jesus is praying for us in different ways.
REVIEW: Jesus is praying for our unity.
- READ: Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
- DISCUSS: How do you practice intentional connections, both with your friends and with a purpose or cause?
REVIEW: Jesus is praying for our sanctification.
- READ: John 17:17 “Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth.”
- DISCUSS: What is one of the next steps you can take to make your life more about pleasing Jesus?
REVIEW: Jesus prays a blessing over us.
- READ: John 17:24 “Father, I want these whom you have given me to be with me where I am. Then they can see all the glory you gave me because you loved me even before the world began!”
- DISCUSS: How could we change the way we live, knowing that God wants to bless us and show us his love?
ASK:
What else did you get out of the sermon this week? What actions or next steps can you do to start applying it to your life?
PRAY:
Pray for a stronger connection to God’s church, a deeper commitment to pleasing Jesus, and a more mature understanding of God’s heart toward us.