WINDSOR FULL GOSPEL MISSION CHURCH
GROUP BIBLE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
       

John 3:1-18 (A)

 

Jesus and Nicodemus

 

1. 1)  Do you believe in miracles?

    2)  (1) Do you want to experience a miracle?

         (2) Why do you want to experience a miracle?

    3)  Will you believe God if you experience a miracle?

    4)  Do you think that experiencing a miracle will increase your faith?

    5)  Why did the Israelites refuse to cross the Jordan River into God¡¯s Promised Land in spite of God¡¯s promise to be with them to overcome their enemies?

    6)  In spite of their experiences with God¡¯s miracles at the Red See and wilderness, why didn¡¯t they have faith in God? (Exodus 14:21-22, 16:13-15, 17:6)

 

2. Why did Nicodemus visit Jesus?

 

3. Why did Nicodemus visit Jesus at night?

    1)                                         2)

 

4. What was the underlying meaning behind Nicodemus¡¯ talk with Jesus? (v.2)

 

5. What kind of dilemma did Nicodemus have as a religious leader?

   (Romans 7:14-24)

   1)                           2)                       3)

 

6. Explain the purpose for religious practices using the illustration of the ladder.

 

7. In Romans 3:23, what does it mean to ¡°fall short of God¡¯s glory¡±?

 

8. What solution did Nicodemus want to receive from Jesus?

 

9. 1) How did Jesus answer to Nicodemus¡¯ request?

    2) Why cannot religious people see the kingdom of God without being born again? (Acts 9:17-18)

    3) Why can¡¯t religiously moral people enter the kingdom of God without being born again?

 

10. What is the meaning of born-again?

 

Life application:

 

1. Do you believe there is heaven?

2. What is the way to go to heaven?

3. How can you have an assurance of salvation?

 

Prayer:

 

Dear heavenly Father, You are holy. You are the only holy God and no sinner can see You. No sinner can enter Your holy kingdom. You love me so much that You have given me Your Son Jesus Christ who showed me the way of salvation through Him. Thank you for having sent the Holy Spirit. Thank you for choosing me to be born again by your Word and the Holy Spirit. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!