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?
John 17:1-3 says that eternal life is knowing God and Jesus Christ. How do you understand "knowing" in this context? Is it just intellectual knowledge, or is it something deeper?
Jesus prays for unity in the body of believers. How do you see this unity being threatened in the early church and today? What role does truth play in this unity?
Jesus’ prayer for unity among believers seems counter to the individualistic nature of modern society. How do you think Canadian culture, which values independence, might wrestle with the concept of being "one" in Christ?
The idea of being sent into the world while being kept from evil (John 17:15) seems like a tension between engaging the culture and remaining holy. How can Christians live in the world without becoming too influenced by it?
Jesus emphasizes relationship with God, each other, and the world as central to the Gospel. How can you strengthen your relationships this week—whether with God, fellow believers, or those who don’t yet know Jesus?
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: John 18:1-27
