What does it mean to ask "in his name"?
(102) What does it mean to ask "in his name"? Several times now, Jesus has promised his disciples that a “helper” will come. Why did they really need this promise at this time? Why do we really need it, and how often do we remind ourselves of the promise ? Read John 16:1-4 1. Who famously believe he was doing God’s work when he attacked the disciples? Read Acts 9:1-2 2. Who, in more recent years, have attacked whole denominations of disciples, believing it was God’s work? 3. Who do you feel attacked by, and who are you attacking ? 4. Is faith meant to be easy? Why do some people feel betrayed by God when faith turns out to be painful? Read John 16:5-11 1. Who asked Jesus where he was going in earlier passages? Read John 8:21-22, 13:35-37 2. Why did nobody ask him now? When is it right to stop asking questions? 3. What did Jesus’ death gain for us, besides forgiveness of sins? 4. Verses 8-11 define
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