By Michael C. Mack 1. What are some of the ways you usually celebrate victorious events? (For instance, if your favorite college basketball team wins a big game in the NCAA tournament.) Read Mark 11:1-11. 2. Jesus usually avoided any public demonstration that would honor him. What’s different about this situation? 3. Read Zechariah 9:9. […]
By Michael C. Mack Imagine your group must carry out a seemingly impossible task—something so big that you could not accomplish it with your own effort. Brainstorm everything you’d need to accomplish this mission. Who would do what? Read John 20:19-23. Why were the disciples afraid and hiding with the doors locked? What had happened […]
By Michael C. Mack What were the circumstances when your parents, a teacher, or some other authority told you, “I’m doing this for your own good”? Have you ever used this line with anyone? Read John 16:4b-15. How would Jesus’ departure be good for the disciples? In what specific ways is it good for us […]
By Michael C. Mack Think of a time when someone you love broke the news that they were soon going to leave (moving, divorcing, dying). What words describe your emotions? Read John 14:15-26. In this passage, Jesus was breaking the news to his disciples that he soon was leaving. In what ways did he try […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. If you could be introduced to any living person, who would it be? How would you introduce yourself? What would you want to talk about? Read John 1:29-34. 2. The previous day (in verses 19-28), John identified who he was and who he wasn’t. How do you think that discussion […]
