Keltys Worship Service, October 5, 2025

Pastor Chris Taylor

Series Title: Behold and Believe

Text: John 16:1-4

Title: Blessed Words

Big Idea: The word of Christ is the means of Christ for keeping the people of Christ.

What does the word of Christ do?

1. It _____

2. It ______

3. It ______ Up

Discussion Questions:

1. What was your biggest takeaway from today’s passage and sermon?

2. What do “these things” refer to in vs. 1, and why does Jesus say “these things” to His followers?

3. According to our passage, why do people oppose followers of Jesus?

4. Who does Jesus promise to give His followers to help them persevere in the face of persecution?  How does this work?

5. What three things do we learn about the “word of Christ” from our passage?

6. What does the fact that Jesus gives His people His word teach us about Him and His plan for us?

Application Questions:

1. Have you faced opposition for your faith in Jesus?  What did this look like?  How did you respond?

2. How has the Lord used His word in your own life to keep you from falling away from the faith?

3. How are you using the word of Christ to help other believers not fall away?  How can you grow here?

4. What challenged you the most from today’s sermon?

5. How do you plan to apply John 16:1-4 this week?

6. How can you prayerfully apply what you learned this week?