John Discussion Questions for Class #19
Text: John 14:1-31
1. Throughout John chapters 14-17 we see that much of the discussion is directed to the apostles. How do we determine which verses apply to only the apostles and which have general application to all disciples (i.e., Christians)?
2. Why do verses 1-4 comfort you?
3. Why is verse 6 so powerful when dealing with false teachers and doctrines?
4. In verse 9, Jesus seems to be upset with Philip. Why?
5. What are the "greater works" that Jesus mentions in verse 12?
6. Jesus promises many things in verses 12-18. Are these promises (a) to all Christians, (b) to only the apostles, or (c) are some to all and some to only the apostles? Please explain your answer.
7. What are the apostles told to do to show their love for Christ and the Father? Is this a requirement of all Christians? Please explain why or why not.
8. What does Jesus mean in verse 21 when He says, "and I will love him and manifest Myself to him"?
9. From verses 16-17 and 26, list the names Jesus uses for the Holy Spirit and the things that He will do for the apostles.
10. In context verses 16-17 and 26 are speaking of promises to the apostles. In a sense, wouldn't some or all of these promises be true for all Christians? Explain why or why not.
