Small Group Discussion – John 17:1-26 If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you pray for and why? How is eternal life defined in verse 3? What can we learn from this definition? Describe how the themes of (1) glory, (2) the word/message, and (3) oneness, each relate to the following in this prayer:
Jesus: The Disciples: The World: What do you think glory means in this passage as it relates to the Father and Jesus? Many words and phrases in the Gospel of John have multiple meanings. With this in mind, what do you think the term "word" (vv. 6, 8, 17, 20) means in this passage? What is to be the uniting force of followers of Jesus and its results? What can we learn about God’s character from this passage? How does this challenge our own character? What does prayer teach us as individuals and the church about following Christ? How can we grow in these areas?