Sermon Questions
John 3:1-15
ENGAGE
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What are some of the things that people assume make them right with God?
READ
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Read or summarize the passage.
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Share any observations or questions from the passage or the sermon.
REFLECT
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Who was Nicodemus? What was his understanding of Jesus? What was Nicodemus’ question? What was his understanding of spirituality and salvation? • How did Jesus correct Nicodemus’ understanding?
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Why does Jesus insist that one must be “born again” to enter God’s Kingdom? What does “born again” mean? How can we explain this to an unbeliever without using “churchy” language? Why does God need to make the first move in order to bring a sinner to Himself?
RESPOND
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Read Ezekiel 36:25–28 God graciously offered them new hearts. How is this prophecy fulfilled in Jesus? How does the message from this Old Testament passage compare with what Jesus said to Nicodemus about the need for regeneration?
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Read 1 Timothy 1:12-17. Discuss Paul’s identity both before and after he placed his faith, or trust, in Christ (v. 13). What role did Jesus play in Paul’s life change?
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If time allows consider the following verses and what they teach about the new birth and the believer: John 1:12-13, 2 Cor. 5:17; Titus 3:5; 1 Pet. 1:3; 1 John 2:29; 3:9; 4:7; 5:1-4, 18, Galatians 6:15, Ephesians 4:22-24.
PRAY
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Adoration
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Confession
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Thanksgiving
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Supplication
