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TEXT: John 14:1-14
The disciples are confused and discouraged. They are processing the news that Jesus will soon be betrayed, denied, and will depart from them. Jesus encourages them with the promise of future blessing for those who believe in him. The reality of heaven, intimacy with the Father, and the promised power of the Spirit are guaranteed blessings for those who believe in Jesus.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
HEAD: Questions aimed at our minds to help us understand God’s word.
How does Jesus comfort the confused and discouraged disciples in verses 1-3?
In verse 8 Philip asks to see God the Father. In one sense, this is a good desire. So why does Jesus respond with a rebuke in verse 9?
Read Verse 12: What does Jesus mean by “greater works”? Where and how do we see the ministry of Jesus expand after the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus?
HEART: Questions aimed at our affections to help us love God
Jesus is the one who is about to suffer greatly on the cross, yet he is comforting his disciples. What does this tell you about the heart of Christ for you?
Does the promise of heaven encourage you in your current troubles and discouragements? Why/ why not?
Philip knows that a vision of God will satisfy (“it is enough for us”), but misses the fact that Jesus is the answer to this desire. In what ways do you miss Jesus and seek satisfaction elsewhere? (Fill in the blank, “Show me __________ and it is enough.”)
HANDS: Questions aimed at our hands to help us live for God (Personally, Communally, and Missionally).
If the “greater works” of verse 12 are the Spirit-empowered words and works of Gospel proclamation that lead to the salvation of sinners, how is God currently working through you to accomplish these works? (ie. how are you living on mission?)
In what ways do you need to be praying for the mission?
In what ways do you need to be trusting God for the mission?
In what ways do you need to be obeying for the mission?