Small Group Questions
John 3:16
ENGAGE
- What is the first Bible verse you memorized?
READ
- Read or summarize the passage.
- Share any observations or questions from the passage or the sermon.
REFLECT
- In what way did God demonstrate his love for rebellious sinners according to John 3:16? What does it say about the depth and breadth of sin in our lives that someone had to die? What does it say about the depth and breadth of God’s love that he was willing to sacrifice his only Son and that Jesus was willing to die on our behalf?
- According to the Bible, what does it mean to perish and not have eternal life? If God really loves the whole world, how can he allow so many to perish? Is this inconsistent with his love for the world?
- From Jesus teaching in John 3:16 and Paul in Romans 5:8, how is Jesus’ demonstration of God’s love different from the way our culture defines love?
RESPOND
- John 3:16 is arguably the best known and most loved verse in the Bible. In your opinion, why is this verse so well-known and so much loved? While the verse is well known, do you think it is well understood?
- Why is generosity such an important part of God’s character? How have you experienced his generosity before?
PRAY
- Adoration
- Confession
- Thanksgiving
- Supplication
