1. What was the major reason why the Jewish leaders hated Jesus so much?

2. Have you ever felt like somebody just hated you?

3. Has insecurity ever caused you to do something, or fail to do something, that you later regretted?

4. If you knew your life was ending, who are the people (like Mary and John) who you would be most concerned for?

1. Where do you tend to get the most frustrated by foolish people?

2. What are some of the dumb things you’ve believed about Jesus in the past?

3. What do you suppose was motivating Judas?

4. Why do you think Peter went from brave to scared so fast?

5. Define who you are, without including any other person in your definition.

1. What do you remember about your mom praying for you? If she didn’t, how much difference would it have made if she did?

2. What in John 17 reminds you of things you want to pray for your kids, or others you pray for?

3. Who, outside of your family, do you regularly pray for?

4. Which of the things Jesus prays for are things you’d most want someone to pray for you?

1. When have you felt like the worldly system just hated you?

2. When have you most felt the Holy Spirit encouraging you?

3. How does prayer help us get through hard times?

4. What does it mean to you that God is your Father?

5. If Jesus has overcome the world, what are you trying to overcome personally?