Author & Date: John, the Apostle c. 90 AD – Readers: Everybody – Point: Eternal Life is given to all who believe in Jesus (see 20:30-31)
Expect
(vv. 12-13; Eph 2:12, Hb 10:27, Jn 3:19, Mt 5:14, Jn 15:19, 1 Pt 4:12, Isa 9:2, 1 Pt 5:9, 1 Th 3:3-4, 2 Tim 2:12-13)
Prepare
(v 19; Jn 6:42, Luke 6:22, 1 Pet 4:14, 2:23, 1 Cor 4:12, 1 Pet 3:9, 4:13-14, Mt 5:12)
Rest
(vv. 14-19)
Growth Questions
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Have you ever been mocked or assaulted for being a Christian? Please explain.
What was your response in the moment and in the days following being hated for being a Christian?
How did the truths from the sermon help you think through what you went through?
What one thing from John 8:12-20 does God want you to obey & who do you think God wants you, in love, to share these truths with & why (the Bible is to be known so we obey it & share it).
Write out a prayer based on all your answers above.