REJOICE: In Our Infilling

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon by Rev. Tommy Dove, at the Grace Place on Sunday, July 27, 2014. To get the most from these questions, go to http://www.graceplace.us and click on “Streaming.”  From there you can watch or listen to the service first.

These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as the topic for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us.

Fellowship: (Break bread with your community, share life from last week, announcements for next week)

Icebreaker: (Get to know your fellow believers a little bit better using this week’s topic)

What is your favorite activity for a cool, summer evening?

Who is with you?

What are you eating?

Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it

John 14:15-27

Lesson: (Delve deeper into the Word and into the sermon using open-ended questions)

This story takes place as Jesus continues to try to prepare His disciples for His death and their separation from Him.  It is obvious from the question asked by Judas (also known as Thaddaeus and Lebbaeus) that the disciples didn’t understand what Jesus was trying to tell them about the coming of the Holy Spirit to comfort them.  So, don’t feel bad if 2,000 years later you still have questions about the Holy Spirit.

What is the requirement to receive the Holy Spirit?

How does the Holy Spirit help us?

How do you feel to know that the Holy Spirit is always there?

How about knowing He is your advocate?

What kind of thing does the Spirit teach you?

Who is directing the Spirit in us?

How is the Holy Spirit not like what the world gives?

Prayer: (Share each other’s burdens, become a community of believers)