1.

Read v. 6a. What does this passage teach us about the purpose Jesus had in working on his disciples? Why did Jesus do this to his disciples? 

2.

Read vs. 6b-8 and describe: a) the way Jesus saw them (6b); b) the way Jesus served them (8); and c) the result for them of Jesus’ service (6c-8). What can we learn here about the way to serve disciples? 

3.

Read vs. 9-10. Why do you think Jesus kept reminding the Father that they (the disciples) are God’s? What does “And glory has come to me through them” mean? Why does Jesus talk about this in his prayer to the Father at this moment? What practical lesson(s) is there for us to learn from Jesus’ prayer?

4.

Read vs. 11-12. What does it mean to protect (or keep safe) them “by the power of your ‘name’”? What does this passage teach us about the way to protect   disciples from [the temptations or influence] of this world? 

5. 

Read v. 13. Jesus used the expression, “the full measure of my joy”. What does this passage tell us about: a) the overall state of Jesus’ mind, thus far, while he was in the world; b) the blessedness of the life of a disciple; and c) one of the major purposes of discipleship? 

6.

Read vs. 14-16 and compare this passage with v. 6. When did the world start hating the disciples? Why does the world continue to hate them? What does this show us about: a) the conflict between the word and the world; b) the relationship between the world and the evil one; and c) the necessity of prayer for protection from the evil one? 

7.

Read vs. 17-19. What does “sanctify” mean? Why is this necessary (18; 1Ti 4:8; 6:6; 2Ti 3:5)? What does the statement, “for them I sanctify myself” show us about Jesus’ struggle as a man come in the flesh? What can we learn from Jesus who prayed for this prayer topic on the disciples’ behalf?