John 14: Promise of the Holy Spirit
Why were the disciples distressed?
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How was Jesus going to prepare a place for his disciples?
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Why did Jesus say he would come back after preparing for his disciple’ arrival?
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How well did the disciples understand “the way” that Jesus described? Why?
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How can both the Father be in the Son and the Son be in the Father? What does that mean?
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Why should we think it’s possible to do greater works than what Jesus did?
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What does it mean to ask “in Jesus’ name”?
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What does disobedience say about our love?
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Who is the Guide (or Comforter) who will always be with us? Why did he need to be sent if he was already present?
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What did Jesus mean when he said, “I will come”?
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How would the disciples see Jesus when others would not?
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If the Father loves those who love the Son, how does he feel about those who don’t love the Son?
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How closely should we follow Jesus’ example, not taking an independent initiative but speaking the Father’s words? Why?
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How can we hear God if he is not with us?
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In what ways is it important to have the Holy Spirit working in our lives? How can we have more?
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What is the difference between the world’s peace and what we can have in Christ?
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Which is true, “absence makes the heart grow fonder” or “out of sight, out of mind”? Why?
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How is the Father greater than the Son?
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What makes hindsight better than foresight?
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If the prince of this world had no power over Jesus, why was his coming significant?