God With Us, Part 2: With Us To Comfort
December 1, 2024

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Message Review

Jesus Christ was born into the world to be God with us, but He is no longer physically present. When He left, He sent the Holy Spirit to be God with us until His return. One reason Jesus sent the Holy Spirit is to comfort us with peace, but we must choose to be filled with it.

Main Point: God is with us to comfort us with peace, but we must choose to be filled with it.

Scripture References: John 14:16-17, 26-27; John 16:33; Hebrews 12:1-2; Philippians 4:8-9

Bible Study      

The focus Bible passage from the sermon was John 14:15-31. Before going to the Sermon Discussion Questions, study the passage by reading through it together, then talk through it using the following Inductive Bible Study Method questions that follow:

  • Context: Discuss the context of this passage (Use the Bible Overview to learn the context)

  • Observation: What do you notice in this passage? What words or phrases stick out to you? And why?

  • Interpretation: What was Jesus’ original intent in this passage? What main point(s) was he trying to communicate, and why is that important?

  • Application: What is one key takeaway or insight you had from this passage? How can or should you apply it to your life?

  • Questions: What questions/tensions do you have from this passage that you want to discuss?

Discussion Questions

  • What were your initial thoughts or takeaways from the sermon?

  • Have you ever asked, “Why, God?”  What was going on in your life when you asked it?  Why did you ask it?

  • Many people assume that faith in Jesus should result in no more pain, suffering, or trials.  Do you believe that?  Why or why not?

  • Read John 14:16-17, 26-27 as a group.

    • In this passage, why does Jesus say He is sending the Holy Spirit?

    • Why would we need the Holy Spirit to fill us with peace?

  • Read John 16:33 as a group. What big idea was Jesus trying to communicate when he said this?

  • What is true peace that only God with us can produce within us? 

  • Are you experiencing that?  What are some reasons you may or may not be experiencing the peace of God within you today?

  • Read Philippians 4:8-9 as a group.  What was the Apostle Paul communicating in this passage?

  • The big idea from Sunday was that God is with us to comfort us with peace, but we must choose to be filled with it.  How do you need to choose to be filled with the peace of God today? What practical steps can you take this week to do this?

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