Pastor Mike Giesenhagen
John 13:31-14:4
Why Not Now?
Mike Giesenhagen
September 29, 2024
John 13:31-14:4
Context:
The Question:
1. God ____________ in His _______________.
2. We’re Not As _____________ As We ___________.
3. Jesus _________________ the ____________.
WEEKLY REFLECTIONS
1. Ice Breaker: Imagine you’re in a new social situation (like a party or visiting a new community). How do you normally behave in situations like this?
2. Why is Peter so insistent on Jesus staying with the disciples? What would be on your mind if you were in his shoes?
3. Additional Study: Do you think Peter is genuine in his commitment to Christ? What leads to his denial of Jesus? What is the end result? (Read John 18 and 21)
4. How might our “spiritual eyes” be bigger than our “spiritual stomachs”? In what ways might we mean well, but fall short?
5. What is one way that God might be calling you to invest in a longstanding season of faithfulness, even if you do not experience immediate fruit?
6. Prayer Project: Are there any areas of your life where you need to trust Jesus to take charge, rather than trying to address it in your own strength? (Peter wanted to help Jesus, but he didn’t realize how much he needed Jesus to prepare a place for him.)