GROUP GUIDE
Leading a group through these questions? Here’s a simple guide for 1.5-2 hour GROUP meeting.
Welcome and Opening Prayer. (5 minutes)
Read the passage aloud. (5 minutes)
Guide the group through the questions. (30-60 minutes)
Take time to share prayer requests and pray for each other. (15-30 minutes)
Discussion
What stands out to you from this passage? How does this passage most challenge or encourage you?
Read the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus from Luke 16:19-31. What elements of this story overlap with the reaction of the people to Jesus in today’s passage? What do you find the most tragic about this Luke passage?
The worldly view of salvation and eternity is often in conflict with Jesus’ teachings. Today’s passage from John 12 emphasizes the reality of a final judgment that will one day be initiated by God. What part(s) of this eternal reality do you most often see our world’s teaching in conflict against?
Scripture testifies that belief in Jesus leads to both eternal security as well as true life and spiritual freedom today. How should the promise of eternity affect your decisions and values today?
Today’s passage challenges us to set aside the fear of what others think and to be openly public about our belief in Jesus. Have you ever experienced this type of fear rise up in you? What part of expressing your faith openly has been the most intimidating to you?
Can you recall the moment when you realized that you believed that Jesus is who he says he is? If you can recall, share this moment with your group. How did it feel? Did anything change in you?
How do you want to respond to this passage in your daily life?
PRAYER
How can we pray for you as a group?
Next week: Luke 1:46-55
