Text: John 13:1-20  (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. What is the overall meaning and purpose of Jesus’ foot washing during the last supper?
2. How are we to obey Jesus’ command when he states ““For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you” in vs 15?
3. Explain the meaning and significance of Jesus’ statement in vs 8 when He says to Peter “If I do not wash you, you have no share with me.” Discuss the practical application to the Church today.
Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Gospel Sharing Application: Share about ways in which you have been able to share, proclaim, display, or model the Gospel during this last week.

Suggested verse for meditation: For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.”
‭‭John‬ ‭13:15‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/jhn.13.8,15.esv

Text: John 12:36-50  (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
*Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Text*
1. Explain, elaborate on, and discuss what it means to truly believe in Christ.
2. How is the persistent form of unbelief of people also a form of Gods judgement in the here and now? Explain and share.
3. Are you currently wrestling with unbelief in your heart? What/why? How are you being obedient in turning from such disbelief?
Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Gospel Sharing Application: Share about ways in which you have been able to share, proclaim, display, or model the Gospel during this last week.

Suggested verse for meditation: “And Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. And whoever sees me sees him who sent me.”
‭‭John‬ ‭12:44-45‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/jhn.12.44-45.esv

Text: John 12:20-36  (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. To whom was the gospel first proclaimed? Why is this important? Explain and support with scripture.
2. Have you been living for Gods kingdom or for your flesh. Share with your group.
3. Discuss the victory of Christ through His death. How does Jesus speak of “His hour”?
Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Gospel Sharing Application: Share about ways in which you have been able to share, proclaim, display, or model the Gospel during this last week.

Suggested verse for meditation: “Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.”
‭‭John‬ ‭12:25-26‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/jhn.12.25-26.esv

Text: John 11:1-44  (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. What 3 primary things does Jesus demonstrate in the raising of Lazarus? Discuss each point. (see sermon notes)
2. How could you use the words in John Chapter 11 to minister and console a believer who has lost a loved one? Be specific.
3. John 11 clearly displays the deity of Christ, but how does John 11 demonstrate the humanity of Christ? Explain and discuss.
Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Gospel Sharing Application: Share about ways in which you have been able to share, proclaim, display, or model the Gospel during this last week.

Suggested verse for meditation: “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?””
‭‭John‬ ‭11:25-26‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/jhn.11.25-26.esv

Text: John 10:30-42  (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. Who was Jesus? Answer this question with as much detail as possible. See sermon notes.
2. Has Jesus of Nazareth always existed? Explain and discuss.
3. List and discuss the reasons why the Jewish leaders were so hostel to the claims of Jesus.
Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Gospel Sharing Application: Share about ways in which you have been able to share, proclaim, display, or model the Gospel during this last week.

Suggested verse for meditation: “If I am not doing the works of my Father, then do not believe me; but if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me and I am in the Father.””
‭‭John‬ ‭10:37-38‬ ‭ESV‬‬
http://bible.com/59/jhn.10.37-38.esv

Text: John 10:22-30 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons

1. Discuss and explain the two primary views on whom Christ died for, as explained by Pastor Joe in this week’s Sermon. Discuss the reasons behind each view and the ramifications of each view.

2. What was the Feast of Dedication and why was it important? Explain.

3. How are you doing in your walk with Christ? Open up and give an honest personal assessment to your group.

Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Gospel Sharing Application: Share about ways in which you have been able to share, proclaim, display, or model the Gospel during this last week.

Suggested verse for meditation: “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.”
‭‭John‬ ‭10:27-28‬ ‭ESV‬‬

http://bible.com/59/jhn.10.27-28.esv

Text: John 10:1-21  (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. How are we (the church) like sheep? Give examples and explain.
2. What makes our good shepherd so good? List several examples. See sermon notes.  
3. Have you recently praised and rejoiced in the perfect love of God? Share.
Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Gospel Sharing Application: Share about ways in which you have been able to share, proclaim, display, or model the Gospel during this last week.

Suggested verse for meditation: “I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.”
‭‭John‬ ‭10:9‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Text:  Psalm 64 (read as group)
Notes: emmauscf.org/sermons
1. What applications does Psalm 64 give when a Righteous person is persecuted?
2. How can you personally relate to the words of the Psalmist through out?
3. How can Psalm 64 be used in sharing the gospel?
Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Gospel Sharing Application: Share about ways in which you have been able to share, proclaim, display, or model the Gospel during this last week.

Suggested verse for meditation:
Psalm 64:7-8