Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Jesus' Witness Weeks 7-9

John 3:1-15

Discussion Questions:

1. Read John 3:1-4. In what ways did Nicodemus follow Christ? What kind of follower was he? What does it mean to be born again?

2.        Read John 3:5-6. To be born of water and the Spirit means to be spiritually cleansed. What does this mean to be born again, to be spiritually cleansed?

3.        Read John 3:6-8. What evidence do you see from wind? What evidence do you have if you’ve been spiritually cleansed by the Spirit?

4.        Read John 3:9-10. Why did Nicodemus not understand since he was “the teacher of Israel?”

5.        Read John 3:11-13. What did Jesus say was the reason Nicodemus didn’t understand?

6.        Read John 3:14-15. How does the serpent in the wilderness compare to Jesus? What kind of healing did the serpent offer compared to the healing Jesus offered?

7.        Read John 3:11-15. What is the only way to be spiritually cleansed? What is the only way to understand heavenly things?