The Heart of Jesus | Week Two
Begin by sharing prayer requests and praying for one another
Read John 14:1-14 aloud as a group
Key Takeaways
Jesus comforts His troubled disciples by revealing where He's going, what He will do, how they can be where He is, and what they should do now. He addresses their anxiety by calling them to trust in Him and the Father, promising to prepare a place for them in His Father's house.
Discussion Questions:
When life gets tough or frightening, where do you typically run first? (substances, entertainment, people, work, etc.) What does your first response reveal about where you're placing your trust?
The sermon mentioned that worry is a form of pride because it involves taking concerns upon ourselves instead of entrusting them to God. How does this perspective challenge or change the way you view your anxiety?
Jesus emphasizes that heaven is about relationship, not just destination. How does thinking of heaven as "being with Jesus and the Father forever as family" change your understanding of eternal life?
Jesus claims to be THE way, not A way. How do you navigate conversations with friends or family who believe all religions lead to God? How can we be both truthful and loving?
Jesus says believers will do "greater works" because He goes to the Father. These "greater works" refer to greater reach—spreading the gospel throughout the world. How does this reality challenge or inspire you personally?
What does it mean to pray "in Jesus' name"? How can we use this as a grid to evaluate our prayer requests?
This Week’s Challenge:
Prayer: Write down ALL your anxieties on paper. Specifically cast each one on God in prayer. Practice leaving them with Him (no "reeling back in"). Journal about experiencing His peace
Close in Prayer
Thank God for preparing a place for us in His house
Ask for grace to trust Him with ALL our anxieties
Pray for opportunities to bring others into the Father's family
Ask the Holy Spirit to help us do "greater works" for His glory