Questions for Discussion

1. What are some of your (if any) memories of the season of Lent growing up? What were some traditions you may have observed? Do you know why you did what you did?

2. Why do you think that historically followers of Jesus take a season to prepare for Resurrection Sunday (Easter)? Do you think that is appropriate? Why or why not?

3. What do you hope to get out of this season of Lent? What would you like God to do in your life or spirit?

4. Read John 14:1-4. This is Jesus’ farewell speech to his followers (chapters 14-17); what do you think those words meant to his disciples? What do they mean for you today?

5. In John 14:6 Jesus makes an astounding claim. How do you interpret his statement? Do you believe him when he says this? Why or why not? What questions might still remain for you?

6. In question 3 we asked what we would like God to do for us this Lenten season. What do you think might be one thing God might be asking of us? Are you willing to do that? Why or why not?