Introduction:
The Privileges of Following Jesus (John 14:7-14):
- Jesus gives you the privilege of Knowing God . (John 14:7-9)
Colossians 1:15 - He is the image of the invisible God...
Hebrews 1:3 - He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature...
- Jesus gives you the privilege of doing His Work (John 14:10-12)
Acts 1:8 - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
- Jesus gives you the privilege of Answered Prayer . (John 14:13-14)
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Small Group Discussion
Read John 14:7-14
What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?
Why do you think some Christians lose sight of the fact that serving Christ is a privilege? How do you get back there if you've been feeling like serving Christ is a chore?
What are the “greater works” Jesus was speaking of in John 14:12?
What does it mean to “pray in Jesus' name” (John 14:13-14)? How would you respond to someone who said, “I tried that, and it didn't work.”?
Breakout
Pray for one another to see, in a fresh way, the privileges of following Jesus.