John 12:44-50
Intro Questions
44Then Jesus cried out, “The one who believes in Me believes not in Me, but in Him who sent Me. 45And the one who sees Me sees Him who sent Me. 46I have come as a light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me would not remain in darkness. 47If anyone hears My words and doesn’t keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world. 48The one who rejects Me and doesn’t accept My sayings has this as his judge: the word I have spoken will judge him on the last day. 49For I have not spoken on My own, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a command as to what I should say and what I should speak. 50I know that His command is eternal life. So the things that I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me.”
Knight, G. W. (2001). A simplified harmony of the Gospels (p. 188). Holman Bible Publishers.
- God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
- We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?
- I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
- You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.
OPEN:
DIG:
- What is Jesus claiming in John 12:44-45? How do John 12:44-46 relate to John 1:1-5? How is Jesus like a light?
- What does Jesus emphasize in John 12:47-50? As a last public statement, why is this one especially appropriate? How is it that Jesus' words can either judge a person or lead one to life?
REFLECT:
- Where do you find it most difficult to live your faith: At home or work? Why?
- If you had to sacrifice social status or certain relationships to follow Jesus, what would you get in return?
- How do you let people know where you stand with God?
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