Sunday 7 April
Showing the Way: Pt 3 The Glory of the Cross
Dave Bosma
Dave walks us through John 13:31-38 - Jesus tells his disciples that he will be glorified, that he is leaving, and predicts Peter's denial. Dave points out that the cross is the mark of Christ's glory, the measure of the church's visibility, and that the gospel is a story of our inadequacy and Christ's grace.
Life Group questions
Showing the Way: Pt 3 The Glory of the Cross
Showing the Way: Pt 3 – The Glory of the Cross
Read John 13:31-38
Read it again, in a different translation. Try using The Message, or the NLT or CEV. These are translations that aim to use more accessible language.
- What differences did you notice?
In verses 31-32, Jesus is talking about how his crucifixion will display the glory of God.
- How can Jesus dying on the cross be a glorious thing?
- What does it reveal about God’s character?
In 34-35, Jesus tells the disciples to love each other just like he has loved them.
- How did Jesus love his disciples?
This command is repeated in John 15.
- Why do you think this mattered so much to Jesus (and to John, who recorded both statements?)
If you have time, read through the story of Peter’s denial and redemption in John:
John 13:36-38
John 17:23-27
John 21:15-17
- What stands out to you in this story?
- What does this story teach you?
- What are you going to do about it?
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