Going Deeper in “Jesus Went Out”
Read the following a few times:
Acts 11:1-18; Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35
Reflect on the following:
1. Why do you think Jesus talks about being "glorified" right after Judas leaves?
2. What do you imagine was going through the disciples' minds when Jesus said He’d be leaving soon?
3. Jesus calls them "little children." How does that make you feel about His relationship with them—and with us?
4. What do you think it means to follow Jesus when you don’t know exactly where He’s going?
5. What’s different about loving like Jesus compared to just being “nice” or “kind”?
6. Can you think of a time someone loved you like Jesus did? What impact did it have?
7. What do you think makes loving others hard—even people close to us?
8. How could your love for others show people who Jesus is?
9. Jesus says love will prove we’re His disciples. Do you think the Church lives that out well today? Why or why not?
10. What’s one thing Jesus’ love has taught you about your worth or identity?
11. If Jesus were physically walking out today, what would you say or ask before He left?
Challenges
1. Do Radical Love: Find one meaningful way to love someone unconditionally this week—especially someone you might usually avoid or disagree with.
2. Be the Proof: Think about your online presence. How can you make sure your words and actions reflect the love Jesus talks about? Make one change.
3. Sit With the Silence: Spend 10 minutes a day this week sitting in silence with Jesus. Ask Him how He wants you to love others more like Him.