Riccarton Community Church

Sunday 9 June

Showing the Way: Pt 9 – The Church & the Gifts of God

Jenn Bufford

Jenn walks us through John 17 - Jesus prays for his disciples and the church. Jenn encourages us with the idea that the church is a community shaped by God's words and presence and that we are loved as the Father loves Jesus.

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Showing the Way: Pt 9 – The Church & the Gifts of God

Showing the Way: Pt 9 – The Church & The Gifts of God

Read John 17

Read verses 9-24 again, in a different translation.

  • What stands out to you in this passage?
  • What does Jesus ask God to do for the disciples? (There are a few things.)
  • What do you think it means, that God would
    • Protect us?
    • Sanctify us?
    • Unify us?
    • Reveal Jesus’ glory to us?
  • Is there anything we can do that would give us more access to these things?
  • Is there anything we can do that might prevent us from receiving these things?
  • What do you sense God is calling you to do?

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