This Week’s GOSPEL PASSAGE: John 12:20-33
Questions to Ponder [adapted from Ashes to Fire Adult Bible Study Guide]
As you read or listened to the words of Christ in this passage, could you imagine what it would have been like to be one of the disciples hearing Jesus’ words?
- What would you have thought, what would you have said, what would you have done, if you had been there? Would that have been an earthly response or a heavenly response?
- What range of emotions does this text and others show that Jesus demonstrated on his journey to the cross? What do Jesus’ emotions tell us about him?
- How are Jesus’ words in verse 26 reminiscent of the Good Shepherd (Psalm 23)?
Record your thoughts in your Ashes to Fire journal.
Life Application [adapted from Ashes to Fire Adult Bible Study Guide]
- Jesus states at the end of this passage that he “will draw all men to himself.” (v. 32) How do you as an individual, and your local church, help to point people to Christ?
- We can be a witness for Christ in many ways. Make it a point to be a blessing to someone this week. Think about someone who could use encouragement, a kind word, or phone call.
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Faithfully Yours Forever 