The Upper Room: A Seat at the Table – John 13-17
Knowing the time was fast approaching for Jesus to depart this world He spent His final hours with His closest friends gathered around a table in the upper room. This was more than a meal. It was a teaching moment of great importance to them…and to us.
As the disciples sat with Jesus, unaware of what would soon take place, Jesus served them, taught them, and prayed for them. We are going to pull up a seat at that table and let Jesus teach and disciple us as well.
Week 6: Greater Things and the Great Advocate – John 14:12-31
Jesus continues comforting the troubled hearts of His disciples (John 14:1) telling them about the Great Advocate that is to come and the promise of peace. He also tells them a seemingly cryptic promise that those who believe in Him will do even “greater things” than He did.
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DISCUSSION/REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
- What was a highlight from your week?
- What was a challenge from this past week?
- What is something GREAT that God has done in your life in the past? Try to be as specific as possible.
READ: John 14:1, 6, 12-31.
Spend some time SOAPing this passage. You can either spend time SOAPing individually and documenting for a several minutes and then spend time sharing with each -OR- SOAP in real time with each other. Either way make as many observations as you can.
OBSERVATIONS: What are the things that stand out to you about this passage?
- What is the main point or summary of John 14:12-31?
- What questions does this raise for you about this passage?
- What does Jesus teach us about Himself in this passage?
- What do you think the word “peace” means?
What do the following verses tell us about the peace of God?
John 14:27
John 16:33
Romans 15:33
Philippians 4:7, 9
2 Thessalonians 3:16
Galatians 5:22-23
Colossians 3:15
- What do you think “peace of God” has to do with “peace with God”?
- What else stood out from this week’s sermon?
APPLICATION: What is your big takeaway from this week’s sermon? Be specific.
NEXT STEPS:
Everyone has a next step to apply what we have learned. What is your next step? Be specific.
MEMORY VERSE: *Challenge yourself or your group to commit this verse to memory:
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
PRAYER:
Spend some time praying for each other.
Scripture References:
John 14:1, 6, 12-31; Acts 2:41; Galatians 2:20; 2 Timothy 1:7; John 10:10; Romans 15:33; Philippians 4:7, 9; Galatians 5:22-23; Colossians 3:15
