◄ John 13:20 ►
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever receives the one I send receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One who sent Me." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 13:20? 2. How does John 13:20 emphasize the importance of receiving Christ's messengers today? 3. What does "receives the one I send" teach about Christian leadership? 4. How can John 13:20 guide us in discerning true messengers of Christ? 5. In what ways can we apply John 13:20 in our daily interactions? 6. How does John 13:20 connect with Matthew 10:40 about receiving Christ's representatives? 7. What does John 13:20 reveal about the authority of Jesus' messengers? 8. How does John 13:20 emphasize the importance of accepting Jesus' disciples? 9. In what way does John 13:20 connect to the concept of divine representation? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 13? 11. What does 'Apostello' mean? 12. What does "Apostello" mean? 13. Who is blessed for coming in the Lord's name? 14. What does Jesus mean by forgiving sins in John 20:23? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding the authority given to the disciples in John 13:20 impact your view of your own role as a believer today? 2. In what ways can you better receive and support those who are sent in the name of Christ in your community? 3. How does the concept of being an ambassador for Christ, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:20, influence your daily interactions with others? 4. Reflect on a time when you either accepted or rejected a message from someone sent by God. What was the outcome, and what did you learn from that experience? 5. How can you cultivate a deeper unity with Christ and the Father in your personal life, as suggested by the teachings in John 13:20? John 13 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Jesus' act of washing the disciples' feet challenge your understanding of leadership and service? 2. How does Peter's reaction to Jesus washing his feet reveal his understanding of Jesus' mission? 3. What does Jesus' prediction of Judas' betrayal reveal about His omniscience and His handling of the situation? 4. How does Jesus' new commandment of love redefine the disciples' (and our) duty to one another? 5. What insights do you gain from Jesus' prediction of Peter's denial? 6. How can Jesus' act of foot washing influence your approach to serving others in your life? 7. How does Jesus' foreknowledge of Judas' betrayal affect your understanding of free will and divine providence? 8. How does the new commandment of love challenge the norms of your present society? 9. In what ways can you apply the lessons from this chapter in dealing with betrayal or denial in your life? 10. How does Jesus' instruction to Peter about following Him later reflect His understanding and compassion? 11. How does this chapter deepen your understanding of Jesus' character and mission? 12. What does Jesus' dialogue with Peter teach you about human promises and God's understanding of human frailty? 13. How does this chapter inspire you to demonstrate Christ-like love in your life? 14. How do Jesus' words and actions in this chapter challenge societal norms of power and hierarchy? 15. How does Jesus' interaction with Judas inform your understanding of dealing with difficult people or situations? 16. In what ways does Jesus' foreknowledge of Peter's denial affect your understanding of His grace and forgiveness? 17. Reflecting on the new commandment, how can you manifest love in your interactions with others? 18. How does the theme of misunderstanding (between Jesus and His disciples) in this chapter apply to your spiritual journey? 19. How can the disciples' inability to fully understand Jesus' words inform your approach to studying scripture and seeking understanding? 20. Reflect on the entire chapter. How does the story of the Last Supper inspire you to live out your faith with love, humility, and a servant heart? Links John 13:20 NIV John 13:20 NLT John 13:20 ESV John 13:20 NASB John 13:20 KJV John 13:20 Commentaries Bible Hub