HHBCMay 12th & 13th

High School Ministry

Series:John

Session:The New Commandment

Scripture:John 13:21-38

Main Point:Our love for each other is driven by the Gospel

Identities

We are Family: We believe that as redeemed believers in Christ we are a part of the family of Christ. We believe that the church is the gathering brothers and sisters in Christ, because we have all been adopted, purchased, and called into household of God.

We are Servants: We believe that the ultimate servant was Jesus Christ; therefore, as we are born again as Christians we are born as servants. We are made, commanded, and designed to serve one another just as Christ served us.

We are Disciples: We believe that we are more than just people who know about Jesus, but that we were born again and called out to follow Jesus. None of us have yet arrived in following Him in perfection, but we all are investing in each other to follow and become the image of Christ in this world.

We are Witnesses: We believe that we are not just merely following Christ, but that we have been born again to proclaim Jesus Christ both in actions and words. We are born again to live in such way that brings glory, honor, praise, and recognition to Christ. We are witnesses by being His ambassadors to the world.

Head

INTRODUCTION:

ASK: Would you rather always be 10 minutes late or always be 20 minutes early? Why?

ASK: How has your mother (or another mother figure) made you who you are today?

SCRIPTURE:

READ: John13:21-30

ASK: What stands out in this passage?

ASK: How does Jesus’s reaction to betrayal set an example for us today?

READ: John 13:31-35

ASK: What is significant that Jesus is glorified? That God is glorified in him?

ASK: What is this new command? Is it really new? Why would Jesus present it as such?

READ: John 13: 36-38

ASK:Why do you think Jesus is being so indirect in his answers here?

ASK: Is Peter being obedient to Christ? Why does Peter eventually deny Jesus if all he wants to do is follow him?

Heart

HEART

ASK: In your life, what gets in the way of loving others like Christ?

ASK: Do people frustrate you? Infuriate you? Is it always a sin to get angry?

ASK:Have you been hurt/poorly loved by people in the Church? What should you do about it if so?

GOSPEL

ASK: How does Jesus’ death on the cross help us love each other?

ASK:How can the Gospel allow us to be more patient and forgiving of others?

ASK: What are some marks of a person who loves like Christ?

Hands

APPLICATION

ASK: What applications/takeaways do you see from this text?

ASK:How would you rate this group in the love we have for one another?

ASK: What can you do this week to love more like Christ? Why is ‘trying really hard’ not the solution?