Book of John: Week 6

John 2:23-3:15

Discussion Questions:

Open Discussion

Name the points from the sermon. Does anything stand out from the text or sermon that you want to discuss?

Let’s retell the story of the interaction between Jesus and Nicodemus.

Sermon Discussion

Where do you see the difference between admiring Jesus and actually believing in Jesus in your own life?

What are some subtle ways admiration can masquerade as faith?

Jesus knew what was in man—and He knows what’s in us. If Jesus were to look at your heart today, what evidence of real belief would He see?

Nicodemus had morality, knowledge, status, and religious success—yet Jesus said it wasn’t enough. What “credentials” or good things are we most tempted to trust instead of being born again?

Jesus says new birth is a work of the Spirit, not human effort. How does that truth both humble us and give us hope for people we love who are far from God?

Looking at the bronze serpent required helpless trust, not effort. What does it look like for you right now to stop striving and simply “look” to Christ in faith?

Application

What is something you can do this week to move closer to Jesus instead of just admiration?

How will you take a step towards your “one more” so that they may know Jesus?