Did Jesus Really Give You His Glory?
In this message, Andrew Farley unpacks John 16 and 17, exposing the pitiful limits of religion and revealing the breathtaking reality of your union with Christ. You don’t need to strive to get closer to God. You’re already one with Him, loved just as much as Jesus, and given His glory. Stop settling for a watered-down gospel. Discover how outrageously good your life in Christ really is!
Discussion Questions:
- Read John 16:13-14. Whom is the Holy Spirit hearing from? About what? Why is this important?
- Read John 16:15. What are the ‘all things” the Holy Spirit is disclosing to you?
- Read John 17:20. How do we know this prayer is not just for Jesus’ disciples?
- Read John 17:21. What does it mean to you to be “one”? And to be “in Us”? How does this truth compare to popular messages about our closeness to God?
- Read John 17:22. React to this statement: Jesus has given me His glory.
- Read John 17:22. First, how close is Jesus to the Father? Now, what does this verse say about you?
- Read John 17:23. What is Jesus’ testimony here concerning how loved you are? What does it mean to you to hear this from Jesus Himself?
- Read John 17:24. React to this statement: I’m a gift from the Father to Jesus.
- Read John 17:24. In what way has this prayer request been fulfilled? (Hint: Consider Ephesians 2:6 in your answer.)
