Community Group Study Notes
Discussion Questions
- Jesus prays for glory in the midst of death on a cross, what does this show us about how we should pray in the midst of a difficult or painful season?
- How does your prayer life reveal what you actually believe about God’s presence?
- Where do you currently feel vulnerable or even weak in your walk with Jesus, and how does this passage encourage you to trust God with that?
- Why is unity among believers so important to Jesus, what tends to divide us even most today? Especially in our spheres of influence?
- From this message we know that: God is with us, God is working with us, God is uniting us - which of these truths do you struggle to believe the most in your current season of life?
- To follow up on question 5, what practices can you implement this week to better believe these truths?
Action Step
- Pray with confidence - set aside intentional time each day to pray; not out of obligation but from the truth of knowing that the Father is with you. In your prayers be honest, specific, and expectant
- Surrender one area of struggle- Identify one area of current weakness, fear, or area of growth; pray through John 17:17
- Practically pursue unity - initiate a hard conversation, encourage another believer that you may see in passing on a Sunday morning, Forgive someone that you may find hard to love or forgive.
