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 16 and answer these questions (reviewed at Connection Groups on January 12, 2020).
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE SAY? Jesus prepares his disciples for times he will not physically be with them.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE MEAN TO ITS ORIGINAL AUDIENCE? Again and again John has emphasized the divinity of Jesus. Now Jesus speaks of returning to the Father.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE TELL US ABOUT GOD? Jesus does not leave his followers leaderless. This is the promise of the Holy Spirit.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE TELL US ABOUT MAN? Mankind doesn’t just need a physical king to follow. We need our hearts inhabited by God himself.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE DEMAND OF ME? I need to rest in the reality that Jesus has accomplished everything necessary for justification. I also need to rely on the Holy Spirit for direction and sanctification.
- HOW DOES THIS PASSAGE CHANGE THE WAY I RELATE TO PEOPLE? When I rely on the Holy Spirit God uses me as his ambassador. While salvation is not just for my sake it’s not just for my sake.
- HOW DOES THIS PASSAGE PROMPT ME TO PRAY? Father, help my trust in Jesus grow. Help my reliance on the Holy Spirit flourish.