John 14:15-21

6th Sunday in Easter, year A.

Questions

1) What are your initial reactions to the text; thoughts, emotions, idea?

2) What do you think of the binary language of this reading, us and the world in opposition?

3) What are your experiences of being assisted by an advocate? Someone taking your side. What role have advocates played in your life.

4) What do you think are the defining characteristics of our Kosmos, (the society in which we live)? What values, beliefs and desires drive our society?

5) As Christians what aspects of our Kosmos are we called to oppose and challenge? What are we called to affirm and celebrate?

6) What is your experience of persecution?

7) Where is hope to be found? Where is joy to be found?