Book of John with discussion questions – Page 2 – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

Guarded – John 17:6-19

When English settlers came to the new world they brought with them the concept of militias to help with their own defense. Citizens organized themselves into military units. The militia officially

The Lord’s Prayer – John 17:1-5

Did you know there is a Christian Yoga Association? Their mission is to “provide safe, authentic and biblically sound Christian yoga events while upholding excellent academic standards for students,

I Am Not Alone – John 16:16-33

After Shawn Doyle‘s wife died he found himself doing a lot of sad things, like letting people know she had died, cancelling credit cards, closing accounts, etc. These things formed a “sad

He Will Guide You – John 16:1-15

“In the canon law of the Catholic Church, excommunication (Lat. ex, out of, and communio or communicatio, communion, meaning exclusion from the communion), the principal and severest censure, is

Hatred of the World – John 15:18-27

Wikipedia’s article on hatred describes three elements in hatred, 1) a negation of intimacy, by creating distance when closeness has become threatening; 2) an infusion of passion, such as fear or

Servants and Friends – John 15:12-17

In Charles Dickens’ book, A Tale of Two Cities, Sydney Carton, who bears a striking resemblance to Charles Darnay, saves Darnay from the guillotine by drugging him, donning his clothes, and dying

Vine and Branches – John 15:1-11

The Houston Chronicle online describes the job of the vinedresser as involving daily pruning and cultivating of grapevines nearly year round “to help ensure the vineyard has a successful crop from

The Pan American and World Health Organization has a library for dealing with disasters. When talking about people who may want to help in disasters they write: People have different reasons for choosing

I Am the Way – John 14:1-14

The King James translation of John 14:2 is that Christ is preparing us a mansion in heaven, whereas most modern translations say a room, not a mansion. Christkirk.com says, “The word rendered as

Love One Another – John 13:21-38

Poignant: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. Have you had poignant conversations? I remember hearing that my friend and mentor had died while on a mission trip to eastern Europe. The responsibility

Wash All of Me – John 13:1-20

In March 2016, “Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of Muslim, Orthodox, Hindu and Catholic refugees Thursday, declaring them children of the same God, in a gesture of welcome and brotherhood

His Command Is Eternal Life – John 12:37-50

The Holy of Holies, or the Holiest Place, in the Tabernacle and the Temple, was the room at the back of each that contained the ark of the covenant with the gold cherubim on top of it, overshadowing the

Lifted Up – John 12:27-36

I often say, “I don’t fear death, I fear dying.” Death for the believer means instant transport of our souls to the presence of God in heaven. That is not something to be feared.

Palm Branches and Kernels of Grain – John 12:12-26

It has been a tradition at Easter time, in fact, the Sunday before Easter, Palm Sunday, to recreate Jesus’ Sunday trip into Jerusalem to be welcomed by those crying Hosanna. LearnReligions.com

Preparation for Burial – John 12:1-11

Wikipedia describes nard: “Spikenard, also called nard, nardin, and muskroot, is a class of aromatic amber-colored essential oil derived from Nardostachys jatamansi, a flowering plant of the valerian

Category Archives for Book of John with discussion questions

Guarded – John 17:6-19

The Lord’s Prayer – John 17:1-5

I Am Not Alone – John 16:16-33

He Will Guide You – John 16:1-15

Hatred of the World – John 15:18-27

Servants and Friends – John 15:12-17

Vine and Branches – John 15:1-11

The Helper – John 14:15-31

I Am the Way – John 14:1-14

Love One Another – John 13:21-38

Wash All of Me – John 13:1-20

His Command Is Eternal Life – John 12:37-50

Lifted Up – John 12:27-36

Palm Branches and Kernels of Grain – John 12:12-26

Preparation for Burial – John 12:1-11