1. Jesus tells us that following Him may bring rejection. Why do you think He wanted His disciples to understand this ahead of time?

2. Where are you most tempted to seek the approval of others rather than remain faithful to Jesus?

3. How can we tell the difference between experiencing rejection because of our faith and experiencing rejection because of the way we have represented our faith?

4. Jesus says that we have been “chosen out of the world” (John 15:19). What should look different about our lives because we belong to Him?

5. How can we hold firmly to Jesus as “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6) while still showing genuine love and compassion to people who disagree with us?

6. Have you ever been tempted to stay quiet about your faith because you were afraid of awkwardness, conflict, or rejection? What made that situation difficult?

7. Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will bear witness about Him (John 15:26). How does knowing that changing someone’s heart is the Holy Spirit’s work take some of the pressure off us?

8. What does it practically look like to “plant a seed” and trust God with the outcome? Who might God be asking you to plant a seed with right now?

9. What does it mean to bear witness to Jesus through both our words and the way we live? Where could your witness become more Christlike?

10. What is one specific step you can take this week to faithfully point someone toward Jesus—with courage, humility, and love?