Discussion Questions
ExpandHow much time do you spend starting and building relationships? How could you do more?
Have you been living on a Christian island? What are two things you can do to build connections with other believers?
Read John 17:20-23. Who is Jesus praying for? What is His desire for our relationship with God? How are we supposed to be connected to each other? How can you answer His prayer?
What is the targeted comparison Jesus makes in John 17 for our unity top look like? Reflect on exactly what Jesus is saying here?
What does Jesus say oneness shows the world? Conversely, what does disunity say about His people?
What is Jesus’ command in John 15:12? Name four ways He has shown you love. How can you do the same for others?
Next Steps
Ask God every day this week to help you find new connections and to build existing relationships.
List three things you want to start doing to help answer Jesus’ pray from John 17.
Study how Jesus and the early church lived in community.
Tithe your meals: dedicate at least two meals per week to build new friendships or unity within your church community.