Week 9 (Nov. 2– Nov. 8) – John 17:6-26

Opening Question / Icebreaker:

• Share about an experience when you were part of a unified team – maybe a sports team, a work team, a mission team, or within your family.  What was it like?

Pray Together – ask God to bless your group, your time in His word, and your relationships. 

Read John 17:6-26. https://www.esv.org/John+17/

Observation & Interpretation Questions:

• What does it mean to glorify someone? (vv. 10, 22, 24). 

• Who or what is the focal point of Jesus’ prayer in verses 6-19?  Why?

• Who or what is the focal point of Jesus’ prayer in verses 20-26? Why?

• What kind of unity exists between God and Jesus that we are to copy?   

• How does the unity of Christ’s followers help the “world know” about Jesus and love?   

Application Questions:

• How have you glorified God this week? 

• How are our prayers like and unlike Jesus’ prayer here?

• What hinders unity among Christians? How would Jesus view those things? 

• What is one action that you can take to grow in unity with other Christians? 

Close in Prayer:

• Pray together – lift any praises or concerns of the group members up to God in prayer.