Join us in-person or online this Sunday as Pastor Greg finishes his sermon series through the book of John. See you Sunday morning at 10:30!
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John 17:20-26
“…so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” – John 17:23b
2 Prayer Requests of Jesus for You and I:
1) That Believers Will Be _______________ In Him (vs. 20-23)
“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:5-6 (Psalm 133:1, Philippians 2:2-3)
- What does a unified Church look like?
a) S_______________ R_____________________
b) M________________________
c) S__________________ L_________
d) C______________ to B________ I________________
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common.” Acts 2:42-44
2) That Believer Will Be __________________ With Him (vs. 24-26)
“Dear friends, we are already God’s children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is.”
1 John 3:2
*True disciples of Jesus live by His example and in light of His calling to be unified and loving towards others.
Digging Deeper
Q1: Are there relationships in your life that would not exist apart from the gospel?
Q2: How can unity with other believers affect the way you engage in God’s mission?
Q3: Read Acts 2:40-47. What did the early church devote themselves to? What was the result?
Q4: In what ways can you pursue sacrificial love at Alta Vista Baptist Church?
Q5: Share one thought or message that the Holy Spirit spoke into your life through our “At The Table” sermon series. In what ways has the Holy Spirit changed your heart as we have studied through John 13-17 together?