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Unity is Our Goal

BIG IDEA:
Jesus brings a unity that changes how we live.
TEACHING POINTS:
  1. I see you, now I know you.
  2. When we let the stories, we write about people, go unchecked they always get worse, not better.  
  3. These Jesus followers believed that personal transformation trumped political transformation. 
SCRIPTURE: John 17:15-17; 20-23
OPENING QUESTIONS:
  1. What are you thankful for from this past week?
  2. What is a stress or challenge from this past week?
  3. Does anyone know of a need in our group or community that we can meet?
  4. What was your I will from last week and were you able to accomplish it?

IN THE WORD:
  1. Read John 17:15-17 and John 17:20-23 twice, using two different versions.
  2. Retell the scripture passage in your own words.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
  1. What does the scripture tell me about God, Jesus, or His plan?
  2. What does the scripture tell me about people, or more specifically, me?
  3. If this is really God’s Word, what change will I make in my life?
  4. Who will I share this scripture with this week?
MAKING IT PERSONAL:

Pray and encourage everyone to obey and do “I will” statements for this week.

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