Small Group Prep 10/15/26
Small Group Discussion Prep:
John 6:59-65
Preparation for Sunday Worship:
*Optional Deeper Study: Use www.blueletterbible.org for word study
Monthly REACH Theme: Doorstep Visitors
Memory work
Book Themes:
2 Timothy: Ministry as Spiritual Combat
Titus: Adorning the Doctrine of God
Philemon: Manual on Forgiveness
Verse:
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
John 13:34-35
Small Group Questions
1. What are some of the common expectations people add to the gospel? Why is it so tempting to do this? How can we avoid fostering this misunderstanding when we share the gospel with others?
2. What about Jesus’s character stands out to you in this passage? How can we imitate Him in our relationships with others? Consider Romans 12:9-21 in your answer.
3. What about the sermon convicted you the most? What will you do to act on that conviction this week?
Core Questions
• What is God teaching you about Himself from His Word, and how is your life different/changing as a result?
• How have you seen God answering prayer? What are you praying for?
• How is God using you in the process of evangelism to draw people up Himself?
• What sins has God revealed to you so that you might repent of them? In light of grace realities, what must that repentance look like?
John 6:59-65
Preparation for Sunday Worship:
- Pray for God to illuminate the truth of His word and apply it to your own heart.
- Read John 6 from start to finish in one sitting
- Read John 6:59-65 five additional times
*Optional Deeper Study: Use www.blueletterbible.org for word study
- Identify at least three key words in this passage? Why are these words important to the meaning of the text?
- Identify the verbs and find their tense (past, present, etc..) and voice (active / passive / middle)?
- What conclusions can you draw from the verb tense and voice?
- Summarize this passage, in your own words, into one sentence.
- Block Diagram these verses
- Read 2-3 commentaries on this text.
- Do an in-depth word study of the key terms you listed.
Monthly REACH Theme: Doorstep Visitors
Memory work
Book Themes:
2 Timothy: Ministry as Spiritual Combat
Titus: Adorning the Doctrine of God
Philemon: Manual on Forgiveness
Verse:
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
John 13:34-35
Small Group Questions
1. What are some of the common expectations people add to the gospel? Why is it so tempting to do this? How can we avoid fostering this misunderstanding when we share the gospel with others?
2. What about Jesus’s character stands out to you in this passage? How can we imitate Him in our relationships with others? Consider Romans 12:9-21 in your answer.
3. What about the sermon convicted you the most? What will you do to act on that conviction this week?
Core Questions
• What is God teaching you about Himself from His Word, and how is your life different/changing as a result?
• How have you seen God answering prayer? What are you praying for?
• How is God using you in the process of evangelism to draw people up Himself?
• What sins has God revealed to you so that you might repent of them? In light of grace realities, what must that repentance look like?