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Session 34
The Night is Coming
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Opening Prayer
Today's journey takes us to the heart of divine sovereignty and human responsibility. We'll witness Jesus' profound act of love—accomplishing what we could never achieve ourselves—and discover how this transformative truth becomes the wellspring of authentic Christian love.
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Bible Reading

John 13:21-38

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Commentary
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Meditation Questions
Why would Jesus choose Judas as a disciple, knowing he would ultimately betray him?
What made Judas' act of betrayal particularly wicked compared to other betrayals?
How would you define idolatry in today's context?
What are some practical ways to recognize when something has become an idol in your life?
How do you respond to the reality that God chooses whom he loves?
If God is sovereign over all things, how can we be held accountable for our choices?
What sets Christianity's call to love apart from other religious or philosophical teachings?
What are the implications of Jesus' defeat of death?
What were the two flaws in Peter's reasoning when he promised to stick by Jesus?
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Closing Prayer
Let us give thanks for Christ's victory over death and the salvation he has made possible. Ask for wisdom to wrestle honestly with the mystery of God's sovereignty. If you haven't yet placed your trust in Christ, invite God to draw you to himself, to free you from any idols that bind you, and to embrace the hope he offers.
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Further Study
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