1. What prompted James Zebedee to ask about seeing alike and harmony?
2. How did Jesus react to James Zebedee’s question?
3. What was the core message Jesus conveyed about spiritual liberty?
4. Why did Jesus emphasise individuality and originality in spiritual life?
5. How does Jesus define spiritual unity?
6. What is the difference between spiritual unity and intellectual or social conformity according to Jesus?
7. How can one achieve spiritual unity despite having diverse attitudes and behaviours?
8. In what ways can spiritual unity manifest in a community?
9. What are the two essential elements of spirit unity mentioned by Jesus?
10. How do these elements harmonise in the lives of believers?
11. Why did Jesus repeatedly warn against the formulation of creeds and traditions?
12. What risks did Jesus associate with becoming dogmatized and standardized?
13. How can believers maintain their individuality while striving for spiritual unity?
14. What practical steps can a community take to foster an environment of spiritual unity?
15. How can understanding this teaching affect one’s personal spiritual journey?
16. In what ways can this message influence how we interact with others in a spiritual context?
17. What are the “spirit fruits of divine worship and brotherly love” mentioned by Jesus?
18. How do these fruits contribute to the recognition of spiritual unity by others?
19. How does pursuing the common goal of finding the Father in heaven demonstrate spiritual unity?
20. What does Jesus suggest is the ultimate proof to the universe of becoming like the Father?