In this powerful Easter message, we explored Jesus’ declaration in John 11:25: "I am the resurrection and the life."Through the story of Lazarus, we saw how Jesus meets each of us in different ways:

• Martha, wrestling with doubt, needed truth — and Jesus revealed who He is.
• Mary, drowning in grief, needed presence — and Jesus wept with her.
• Lazarus, bound by death, needed resurrection — and Jesus called him to life.

Jesus doesn't just do miracles; He is the miracle. He doesn’t just bring resurrection — He is resurrection. And when we encounter Him, we are invited not just to come alive spiritually, but to take off the “grave clothes” — our shame, fear, and brokenness — and put on the grace and freedom only He offers.

Discussion Questions

1. Which character do you most relate to right now — Martha, Mary, or Lazarus — and why?  (Doubt, grief, or feeling spiritually stuck?)
2. What are some "grave clothes" in your life that Jesus may be inviting you to take off?
   (e.g. insecurity, addiction, guilt, unforgiveness)
3. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life.” How does believing in who Jesus is impact how you live today — not just your eternity?
4. Have you ever felt like God was “late”? How can the idea of “God's timing” reshape your trust in Him?
5. What does it practically look like to “put on grace clothes” in your daily life — in your relationships, studies, or future plans?

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If you only had one day to prep a team to save the world 🌍, what would you tell them?

Jesus basically found Himself in that position on His last day of ministry, so He made sure His disciples knew the basics:

🤲 Serve others
❤️ Love each other
🙏 Know that the only way to God is through Jesus

It may not be a popular position 😬, but it’s the truth that sets us free! The way to God is open to all who will come, but it must be through Jesus.

And in Him, we find everything we’re looking for 💫💖

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The true measure of a Christian life is the fruit it produces—specifically, love toward God and others.

Key Scripture:
John 15:1-8 – Jesus says, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener…” emphasizing that we must remain connected to Him to bear fruit.

Main Points:

1. Fruit Proves Discipleship
   Just like a KTP or passport is used to identify who you are, spiritual fruit is the evidence that we belong to Jesus. We don’t carry a “heavenly ID card”—we show we’re His through our lives.
2. Fruit Glorifies the Father
   God is glorified when we bear fruit. That fruit is our love for God and others, especially those who are hard to love.
3. Fruit Comes from Connection, Not Effort
   We don’t produce spiritual fruit through hard work or ambition but through abiding in Jesus. Busyness ≠ fruitfulness.
4. God Prunes Us to Make Us More Fruitful
   Pruning may feel like loss or disappointment (rejected opportunities, broken relationships), but it’s for our growth—either to direct us or to discipline us for transformation.
5. Jesus Is the Fulfillment of God's Plan
   As the "True Vine," Jesus is the true Israel. If we are in Him, we become part of God’s redemptive plan—to be blessed and to be a blessing.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• In your own words, what does it mean to "remain in the vine" in the context of your daily life? What are some practical ways you can cultivate this connection with Jesus?  
• What kind of “fruit” do you see in your life right now—and how do you know it’s from God?
• How can you tell the difference between being “busy” and being “fruitful”? Have you experienced that tension?
• Pruning is for both direction and discipline. Can you think of a time when you experienced God's pruning in your life? How did it shape you?
• Jesus says, "Apart from me you can do nothing." How does this statement challenge the emphasis on self-reliance and individual achievement that is prevalent in today's culture? How can you practically live out dependence on Jesus?
• What steps can you take this week to stay connected to the Vine—especially when life feels dry or disconnected?

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In the ancient world, shepherds are responsible for taking care of the sheep. Feeding them, taking them to the field and streams, protecting them from predators and thieves, gathering them together. In this illustration, Jesus says that he is our good shepherd. Defenseless and vulnerable, and He is the one that stands as our protector against the enemy in our lives. He is the gate for the sheep.

What is the purpose of a gate? Primarily, it’s to keep the wrong things out. If Jesus has placed himself as the door to our life, that means He then becomes the filter through which all things must pass through. But Jesus only protects those who “come in” through Him. If we do not surrender to God’s ways, we will not receive his protection.

So the question is, does our life pass the Jesus filter? Are the things that we are intentionally putting in our life bringing glory and honor to God? If they’re not, it’s our responsibility to follow God’s commands and get rid of them. 

The purpose of a gate is to keep the wrong things out. But it’s also to keep the right things in. God’s blessings live inside God’s boundaries. The protection and provision of God live inside His parameters. There are good pastures waiting for us when we live within God’s commands. (see verse 9)

Ultimately, we can trust that God’s commands are for our good because the enemy came to take, but Jesus came to give. The enemy will use any tactic that he can to steal our joy, kill our dreams, and destroy our future. But Jesus came to give us hope, and life and freedom in abundance. We can trust that He is fighting our battles, protecting and providing for us because He laid down his life so that we could have ours.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What are some of the enemies in your life right now? How have you seen Jesus' protection against them?
2. What are some things in your life that you KNOW are not bringing glory to God? What is stopping you from getting rid of them?
3. Be honest: Do you believe that God’s commands are for your good? Why or why not?
4. How has following God’s commands changed your life for the better?

PRAYER POINT

God, help me to trust that your commands are for my protection and provision

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Join us for 30 days of prayer as we seek God through His Word. Each day, we’ll pray Scripture together, lifting our hearts in worship and intercession. This is a dedicated time to draw closer to God, reflect on His promises, and pray for our lives, communities, and the world. Let’s unite in prayer with the English Worship Joga and experience the power of God’s Word. Reach Out to @jamie2indo or @ewjogja for more information

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Join us for 30 days of prayer as we seek God through His Word. Each day, we’ll pray Scripture together, lifting our hearts in worship and intercession. This is a dedicated time to draw closer to God, reflect on His promises, and pray for our lives, communities, and the world. Let’s unite in prayer with the English Worship Joga and experience the power of God’s Word. Reach Out to @jamie2indo or @ewjogja for more information

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John 10: 7 “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. 9 Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. 10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.

In the ancient world shepherds would bring their sheep into sheepfolds at night to keep them safe. The structures had no door so shepherds would sleep with their sheep and would lay down at the entrance. The shepherds became the gate to protect the sheep from robbers who would come to steal them or animals who would come to eat them. In this illustration Jesus says that we are like sheep. Defenseless and vulnerable, and He is the one that stands as our protector against the enemy in our lives. He is the gate for the sheep.

What is the purpose of a gate? Primarily, it’s to keep the wrong things out. If Jesus has placed himself as the door to our life, that means He then becomes the filter through which all things must pass through. But Jesus only protects those who “come in” through Him. If we do not surrender to God’s ways, we will not receive his protection.

So the question is, does our life pass the Jesus filter? Are the things that we are intentionally putting in our life bringing glory and honor to God? If they’re not, it’s our responsibility to follow God’s commands and get rid of them. 

The purpose of a gate is to keep the wrong things out. But it’s also to keep the right things in. God’s blessings live inside God’s boundaries. The protection and provision of God live inside His parameters. There are good pastures waiting for us when we live within God’s commands. (see verse 9)

Ultimately, we can trust that God’s commands are for our good because the enemy came to take, but Jesus came to give. The enemy will use any tactic that he can to steal our joy, kill our dreams, and destroy our future. But Jesus came to give us hope, and life and freedom in abundance. We can trust that He is fighting our battles, protecting and providing for us because He laid down his life so that we could have ours.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What are some of the enemies in your life right now? How have you seen Jesus' protection against them?
2. What are some things in your life that you KNOW are not bringing glory to God? What is stopping you from getting rid of them?
3. Be honest: Do you believe that God’s commands are for your good? Why or why not?
4. How has following God’s commands changed your life for the better?

PRAYER POINT

God, help me to trust that your commands are for my protection and provision

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Join us for 30 days of prayer as we seek God through His Word. Each day, we’ll pray Scripture together, lifting our hearts in worship and intercession. This is a dedicated time to draw closer to God, reflect on His promises, and pray for our lives, communities, and the world. Let’s unite in prayer with the English Worship Joga and experience the power of God’s Word. Reach Out to @jamie2indo or @ewjogja for more information

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Join us for 30 days of prayer as we seek God through His Word. Each day, we’ll pray Scripture together, lifting our hearts in worship and intercession. This is a dedicated time to draw closer to God, reflect on His promises, and pray for our lives, communities, and the world. Let’s unite in prayer with the English Worship Joga and experience the power of God’s Word. Reach Out to @jamie2indo or @ewjogja for more information

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Join us for 30 days of prayer as we seek God through His Word. Each day, we’ll pray Scripture together, lifting our hearts in worship and intercession. This is a dedicated time to draw closer to God, reflect on His promises, and pray for our lives, communities, and the world. Let’s unite in prayer with the English Worship Joga and experience the power of God’s Word. Reach Out to @jamie2indo or @ewjogja for more information

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