For more information about the "7 Arrows" Bible study method, click here. Notes listed below are from Ed Earnest as an encouragement. You prayerfully & carefully study the passage & see what God shows you.
READ John chapter 14 and answer these questions (reviewed at Connection Groups on December 29, 2019).
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE SAY? Jesus tells his disciples how the Holy Spirit will work in their lives.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE MEAN TO ITS ORIGINAL AUDIENCE? This triune-centered conversation was likely very difficult for faithful Jewish people to take in.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE TELL US ABOUT GOD? God does not leave us alone and unequipped for this world or the world to come.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE TELL US ABOUT MAN? Man has a responsibility to God by believing in Jesus and following the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE DEMAND OF ME? Verse 12 says as a follower of Jesus I will do “greater works” if I will believe/trust in Jesus being who he said he was/is/is to come.
- HOW DOES THIS PASSAGE CHANGE THE WAY I RELATE TO PEOPLE? Following Jesus is more than intellectual belief- its total reliance and the Spirit moves us to action. Many still haven’t experience this.
- HOW DOES THIS PASSAGE PROMPT ME TO PRAY? Lord, help me to trust Jesus more and more. Empower me with your Spirit for your mission for your glory. Amen.