Life Group Discussion Questions
“Need to Know Basis”- John 16
JJ Johnson
February 22, 2026
You Need to Know- Hardship Is Coming
Where has hardship actually strengthened your faith?
How might knowing ahead of time that “trouble is part of the story” change how you respond?
Is there a current struggle where you need to shift from “Why is this happening?” to “Jesus said this would happen”?
You Need to Know - The Spirit is at work
Where might the Spirit be at work — even if you can’t see it?
in the world?
in your life?
Is there an area where you need to trust that the Spirit is doing more than you can see?
What feels confusing right now — and can you trust Jesus with partial clarity?
Is there something in your life where you want the whole map but God is only giving you the next step?
You Need to Know the End of the Story
Where are you forgetting that Jesus has already overcome?
What does “take heart” look like in your real life right now?
“Need to Know Basis”- John 16
JJ Johnson
February 22, 2026
You Need to Know- Hardship Is Coming
Where has hardship actually strengthened your faith?
How might knowing ahead of time that “trouble is part of the story” change how you respond?
Is there a current struggle where you need to shift from “Why is this happening?” to “Jesus said this would happen”?
You Need to Know - The Spirit is at work
Where might the Spirit be at work — even if you can’t see it?
in the world?
in your life?
Is there an area where you need to trust that the Spirit is doing more than you can see?
What feels confusing right now — and can you trust Jesus with partial clarity?
Is there something in your life where you want the whole map but God is only giving you the next step?
You Need to Know the End of the Story
Where are you forgetting that Jesus has already overcome?
What does “take heart” look like in your real life right now?