April 27, 2025

A Lifestyle Grounded in Truth – John 17:17

Ice Breaker

1. Read John 17 as a group.
2. Discuss: Share about a time when someone prayed for you, and how it impacted your life. 

Loving God Unreservedly

1. To what extent is God’s glory foremost in your mind daily? Explain your answer to the group.
2. What are some of the most helpful thoughts as far as our responsibility to the Word of God?
3. According to Jn. 17:6–19, what specific ministries does Jesus have toward his disciples?

Loving People Sacrificially

1. Twice Jesus asks the Father to protect his disciples from the evil one (Jn. 17: 11, 15). Why would that protection be so important in Jesus’ mind as he faces the cross?
2. Jesus also asks the Father to sanctify his disciples through his Word (Jn. 17: 17). How can we allow God’s Word to have that kind of effect on our lives?
3. Jesus prays that those who believe in him would be one, “so that the world may believe that you have sent me” (Jn. 17:21, 23). Why is our unity a powerful argument for the truth of Jesus’ claims?
4. In what practical ways can we demonstrate our oneness with other believers? (Jn. 17:20-26)

Making Disciples Purposefully

1. Jesus sends His followers into the world — how do we balance being "set apart" while being "sent in"? 
2. Ask God to sanctify your group to live out His mission in the world. Does any person’s name come to mind?

Dig Deeper (optional/personal study) 

1. Research: The three sections of John 17

• Jesus prays for himself - John 17:1-5
• Jesus prays for His disciples - John 17:6-19
• Jesus prays for all believers - John 17:20-26