Worship Service for the Week of May 31st, 2026
Scripture Texts: John 15:18-16:4a
Sermon: The World
In the second half of his last lesson, Jesus teaches the disciples how to represent him in the world—and that this involves a cost. Should we choose to follow him, Jesus warns we’ll encounter pushback, rejection, and hostility; and in the face of such persecution, it’d be tempting to turn back. Yet rather than drive us away from Jesus, the world’s hatred can actually bring us closer to him than ever. Join us this Sunday as Michael Bouterse continues our “Last Lesson” series by looking at Jesus’ teaching in John 15:18-16:4 on Christian witness in a hostile world.
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Discussion Questions
Icebreaker: What is one thing you love about living in the Pacific Northwest in the summertime?
- Have you experienced pushback because of your faith? What happened?
- How has the hostility of the world pushed you closer to Jesus?
- What do you think would happen if persecution against Christians in America substantially increased? How could this help the church? How could this harm the church?
- In what ways do you feel at home in the world? Out of synch with the world?
- If a person asked you how he or she could experience greater joy in the midst of tough times, what would you say?