**Wayne's sermon was on John 16:5-15. This is the fourth time Jesus has given his disciples teaching about the Holy Spirit in these final, dramatic moments with them before his death. Jesus knows that the gospel will not spread and his kingdom will not grow apart from the work of the Spirit and his disciples’ dependence on the Spirit.**
**Read John 16:5-7**
*But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.*
1. What are some ways Jesus’ disciples were better off with the presence of the Holy Spirit than if Jesus had been with them in person?
2. How are we, Jesus’ church today, better off with the presence of the Holy Spirit than we would have been if Jesus was in the world in person?
**Read John 16:8-11**
*And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer; concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.*
1. How do think “the world” is wrong about sin? About righteousness? About judgement?
2. How does the Spirit do his “convicting” work in the world?
3. No one comes to faith in Jesus unless the Spirit does his “convicting” work in them. Talk with each other about how he did that in your life to point you to Jesus as the only Savior.
**Read John 16:12-15**
*I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.*
1. How does the Holy Spirit glorify Jesus?
2. Talk with each other about a time when the Spirit glorified Jesus in your heart and mind, when you had that “wow!” moment of spontaneous worship.
The Work of the Spirit
March 21, 2021 • Wayne Williams
Life After the Resurrection
April 11, 2021 • Greg Lunsford
**This Sunday we wrapped up our series on The Table by looking at "Life After The Resurrection." This week discuss these questions drawn from John 20:11-21:19.** 1. Which story defines where you are at in your faith currently? Are you a seeker? Do you struggle with fear? Do you wrestle with doubts? Or do you find yourself sitting in shame? 2. Looking over the scriptures, what does God’s word say about where you are at in your faith? How does the reality of the resurrection free you? 3. We see in God’s word that the resurrection changes everything. How has the resurrection changed you and your story? Share around your tables the victory that Christ’s resurrection has brought in your life.
Risen Victory
April 4, 2021 • Greg Lunsford
**It was great to worship with you all on Easter Sunday. Because of the resurrection of Jesus we are able to say the words, “He is Risen!” every day of our lives. On Sunday we talked about how the resurrection is necessary for victory.** **During your discussions this week, answer these table talk questions:** 1. Is it hard for you to confess that you are a sinner? If yes, why? Furthermore, do you find it difficult to confess when your sins daily? Why would that be difficult? 2. How do you see the affects of sin in our city, our country, and our world? 3. Looking at the victory we have in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, how has Jesus changed your life? What hope does the resurrection bring to a fallen world?