Introduction:
A Sales Pitch to Die (John 12:20-26):
- Theological Reason: Because Jesus says it's the path to Glory . (John 12 12:24)
- Practical Reason: You find life through your Death . (John 12 12:25)
Matthew 10:39 - Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
- Motivational Reason: God will Honor you. (John 12 12:26)
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Small Group Discussion
Read John 12:20-26
What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?
Explain the connection between John 12:24 and 25. Why did Jesus go from “His death” to the “call to discipleship to hate your life in this world”? What's the connection?
Confession time: in what area do you need to “die to yourself / hate your life” (John 12:25)?
What does it mean that “the Father will honor you” (John 12:26)? What does that look like?
Breakout
Pray for one another to die to self – daily carrying your cross.