In Christ Alone - Part 80

Home Fellowship Discussion Guide, Week of July 25th, 2022

Q: What are the top three matters you take before the Father in your prayer times?

FIRST READ: John 17:6-19

Q: Explain the main two points of verse 6 in your own words.

Q: Why didn’t Jesus pray “for the world” in verse 9? Why did He specifically pray for His gathered followers?

Q: As a matter of stewardship, who owns everything? (v. 10) How much do you, as a follower of Jesus Christ, personally own?

Q: In verse 11, why did Jesus pray that the Father would protect His followers? Jesus prays for protection “. . . so that . . .” What does this tell you about the priority in prayer of Jesus heart?

Q: Since the world will hate us, what prayer does Jesus does offer on our behalf? (v. 14, 15)

Q: Explain what Jesus means when He says that we are “not of this world.” (v. 16)

Q: Why does the world hate us? (v. 17, 19) Does Jesus want his followers to strive to “fit in” and make everyone comfortable?