John 9
This story starts with Jesus encountering a blind man. The immediate question I, “Why is this man blind.”
Why does Jesus say this man is blind?
In our lives do we ever ask God why He does things/allows certain things?
Could your struggles, pains, or shortcoming be to God’s glory? How?
At the end of the day, the question we all need to ask ourselves is…Is this about me or God. All things can ultimately be to God’s glory.
When Jesus has his final conversation with the blind man we see that the man does not know who the Son of Man is. Sure he may have heard of a messiah, he knows God exists, and even understands the teachings. However, he did not know the Son of Man. He did not know who Christ was. In our life, many may know the bible, believe in God, and even be a good person. But none come to the Father except through the Son.
Who in your life does not truly understand Christ? Do you truly understand why NONE come to the Father except through the Son? If you need clarification please talk to me or your parents.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
John 5
John 5
The first thing we see in this passage is Jesus healing an invalid (sick person, often too sick to care for themselves). He heals the man and reminds him to stop sinning or something worse may happen. What we also notice is Jesus come to the man and has the first words. HE REACHES OUT TO THIS SICK NOBODY!
How has God reached out to you to show his love? What are some of the blessings in your life? Have you thanked God for them?
What is this something worse Jesus is talking about? Are there things worse than earthly suffering?
Jesus then explains a little more about his relationship to God. He makes it clear that he does what his Father does (much as we do what our Dad or Mom does).
Who are the dead? Who are the living?
Why does God choose dead vs. living in this analogy?
Jesus gets to judge, but how does he choose to judge?
When you are given power, how do you choose to judge?
Finally we see Jesus remind his listeners that eternal life does NOT come through the law. Back then many knew the law inside and out, but didn’t even recognize God’s Son when he stood right in front of them. We are often guilty of this too aren’t we? We know what is right. We know the laws. Don’t drink, cuss, or have sex before marriage. That is right to follow those laws, but Jesus makes it clear that we will be judged next to the law and even one sin makes us guilty.
What gives us eternal life?
Should we just throw away the law?
Can any of us gain eternal life through the law?
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, please facebook me at William Kranz or post on the blog site. We are excited to continue this walk with you.
The first thing we see in this passage is Jesus healing an invalid (sick person, often too sick to care for themselves). He heals the man and reminds him to stop sinning or something worse may happen. What we also notice is Jesus come to the man and has the first words. HE REACHES OUT TO THIS SICK NOBODY!
How has God reached out to you to show his love? What are some of the blessings in your life? Have you thanked God for them?
What is this something worse Jesus is talking about? Are there things worse than earthly suffering?
Jesus then explains a little more about his relationship to God. He makes it clear that he does what his Father does (much as we do what our Dad or Mom does).
Who are the dead? Who are the living?
Why does God choose dead vs. living in this analogy?
Jesus gets to judge, but how does he choose to judge?
When you are given power, how do you choose to judge?
Finally we see Jesus remind his listeners that eternal life does NOT come through the law. Back then many knew the law inside and out, but didn’t even recognize God’s Son when he stood right in front of them. We are often guilty of this too aren’t we? We know what is right. We know the laws. Don’t drink, cuss, or have sex before marriage. That is right to follow those laws, but Jesus makes it clear that we will be judged next to the law and even one sin makes us guilty.
What gives us eternal life?
Should we just throw away the law?
Can any of us gain eternal life through the law?
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, please facebook me at William Kranz or post on the blog site. We are excited to continue this walk with you.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
John 4
John 4
Here we see one of the most famous “Jesus interactions” of the bible. The woman at the well is an interaction that reminds us of the love our savior has for his people. First it is important to note that Jesus was a Jew and this woman is a Samaritan. These two “cultures” don’t get along and are typically on non-speaking terms, so the fact that Jesus addresses her right off the bat catches her off guard.
What is the living water that Jesus talks about?
Why does Jesus ask the woman to get her husband if he already knows her past
and current situation?
What does Jesus tell the woman about worship?
Isn’t it interesting that Jesus tells this woman about living water even though he is perfectly aware of her life of sin. Not to say he accepted it, Jesus clearly doesn’t want that life for her, but he invites her to learn of the living water. She then returns to her home WITHOUT THE WATER BUCKET. She came for water and discovered Jesus. Suddenly, the water was the least of her concerns.
What things tend to distract us from meeting Jesus? What things do we need to “leave at the well” in order to refocus on him?
Jesus then explains in verses 34-38 that he is sustained by doing his Father’s will.
Can we say as an individual/as a youth group that we are sustained and filled by doing God’s work here on earth?
Reread verse 42. The people believed first because they heard someone else’s testimony. Then they met Jesus and believed for themselves.
Do you believe because you have taken the time to know God or do you believe because you have heard others talk about him? How can we experience God for ourselves?
Here we see one of the most famous “Jesus interactions” of the bible. The woman at the well is an interaction that reminds us of the love our savior has for his people. First it is important to note that Jesus was a Jew and this woman is a Samaritan. These two “cultures” don’t get along and are typically on non-speaking terms, so the fact that Jesus addresses her right off the bat catches her off guard.
What is the living water that Jesus talks about?
Why does Jesus ask the woman to get her husband if he already knows her past
and current situation?
What does Jesus tell the woman about worship?
Isn’t it interesting that Jesus tells this woman about living water even though he is perfectly aware of her life of sin. Not to say he accepted it, Jesus clearly doesn’t want that life for her, but he invites her to learn of the living water. She then returns to her home WITHOUT THE WATER BUCKET. She came for water and discovered Jesus. Suddenly, the water was the least of her concerns.
What things tend to distract us from meeting Jesus? What things do we need to “leave at the well” in order to refocus on him?
Jesus then explains in verses 34-38 that he is sustained by doing his Father’s will.
Can we say as an individual/as a youth group that we are sustained and filled by doing God’s work here on earth?
Reread verse 42. The people believed first because they heard someone else’s testimony. Then they met Jesus and believed for themselves.
Do you believe because you have taken the time to know God or do you believe because you have heard others talk about him? How can we experience God for ourselves?
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