7th June Sermon Discussion - "In This World You Will Have Trouble"

Scripture Reading: John 16:33, John 17

1. Warm up: (Prepare a blank piece of paper and a pencil for each of your cell member.)

Write the word “TROUBLE” on top of blank piece of paper, now draw a picture that comes to your mind that describes this word.

Go around the group and get all to share what they have drawn and also have them share how they personally feel when troubles come their way at home or at school or at play.

2. Read aloud together John 16:33 and if possible from different Bible translations.

Recall and review the 3 Attitudes that they should have in times of trouble.

(i) We must Anticipate His Glory – God is going to show up

John 17:1(NIV) After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you.

(ii) We must Appreciate His Body – Love One Another

John 17:11 (NIV) I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name—the name you gave me—so that they may be one as we are one.

(iii) We must Advance His Love – Give Generously

John 17:26 (NIV) I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.”

Share one attitude that you would like to grow in and how you anticipate this will be a blessing to you.

Pray with another person in your cell that God will help you grow in this attitude this coming week at home, at school or at play.

3. Share and pray with one another how you plan to complete praying for the 10 persons as part of the Love Singapore 100K Blessing campaign.

John 17:4 (NIV) I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.