Crunch Point

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Reading: John 18:1-27

Group discussion points:

1. What is the context of John 18, and what do the other gospel accounts say happened in the garden before Jesus’ arrest?
2. Why does John seem to miss thing out?
3. Why was Judas needed by the religious leaders to betray Jesus?
4. How does Jesus show that He is in control and not the men with swords and clubs? Why did Jesus tell Peter to put his sword away?
5. Why is John the only one that mentions Peter and Malchus by name?
6. Who was Annas and why was he important? Who was the other disciple that followed Jesus?
7. What was Peter’s first mistake?
8. Why did he deny Jesus (vs. 17)?
9. What was illegal about Jesus trial by Annas, the chief priests, scribes
   and elders?
10. What did Jesus’ response to the enquiry prove?
11. Why does John mention that it was one of Malchus’ relatives that was questioning Peter?
12. How many times did Peter deny Jesus?
13. How do the other gospels describe his denials?
14. What was Peter’s reaction after he heard the cock crow?

Personal points to chat about with God

1. What do you do to avoid temptation?
2. What do you do when you find yourself tempted?
3. What should you do?
4. How can you be more like Jesus in facing betrayal and trials?

My Way or the Highway

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Reading: John 14: 15-24

1. According to v. 15, what is the indication that one loves Jesus? What can those who love Jesus expect (v. 21 & 23)?
2. Share with one another some experiences or aspects of your life that you love Jesus? Do people around you know that you are different? Discuss.
3. What commands do we struggle with as Christians and what commands does the world ignore. Why is it so important to be 'salt & light'?
4. In v17 Explain why the world cannot receive the Holy Spirit? What must we do to receive him?
5. What is different about the role and character of the Holy Spirit?

Trust me!

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Reading: John 14: 1-6

1. What does Jesus mean by don't let your hearts be troubled?  What does it mean to trust in God and to trust in Jesus? Is it that Jesus is less than God? (answer in sermon...)
2. Discuss verses 2-4, what does Jesus mean my Father's house? How big is it?
3. What can we know about heaven from the bible? (Revelation 21)
4. How did Thomas respond? Why didn’t he know where Jesus was going? What did Jesus teach him and us about the way to God?
5. Why is Jesus the only way? (John 1:18; Acts 4:12; 1 Tim 2:5,6), what about other faiths...?
6. What does it mean that Jesus is The truth? (Jn 18:37; Jn 1:14; Ro 1:18-20, 25)
7. What does it mean that Jesus is The life? (See John 1:4; 5:24; 20:31)