Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Peace

Introduction:

Three Anxiety Killers Given to Us From Jesus (John 14:25-31):

  1. He gives us His Truth . (John 14:25-26)

    1 Timothy 2:4 - who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

  2. He gives us His Peace . (John 14:27)

    Isaiah 26:3 - You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.

  1. He gives us His Example . (John 14:28-31)

Four Things That Brought Jesus Peace (and Can Bring You Peace):

  1. Viewing Death realistically. (John 14:28)
  2. Resting in God's Control . (John 14:29)
  3. Regarding Satan as Defeated . (John 14:30)
  4. Obeying the Father out of Love . (John 14:31)

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Small Group Discussion
Read John 14:25-31

  1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

  2. What are some ways the world gives peace (John 14:27)? How is the peace Jesus gives different?

  3. How does “not having peace” show up in your life: worry, depression, anger, despondency, something else? How should you respond when you feel this coming on?

  4. What example from Jesus do you most need to embrace and emulate right now?

    Viewing Death Realistically. (John 14:28)

    Resting in God's Control. (John 14:29)

    Regarding Satan as Defeated. (John 14:30)

    Obeying the Father Out of Love. (John 14:31)

Breakout
Pray for one another.