GROUP GUIDE
Leading a group through these questions? Here’s a simple guide for 1.5-2 hour GROUP meeting.
Welcome and Opening Prayer. (5 minutes)
Read the passage aloud. (5 minutes)
Guide the group through the questions. (30-60 minutes)
Take time to share prayer requests and pray for each other. (15-30 minutes)
TEACHING RECAP
Summary: It is increasingly difficult to know what is true, and to be able to make decisions based on that truth. In today’s passage, Jesus calls himself “the light of the world” and offers his guidance to those who look to him.
Main Points:
Jesus equates himself with the Old Testament pillar of fire and offers his guidance to those who look to him.
Jesus intensifies his claims of divinity and challenges us to carefully consider our response.
Jesus says that when he is “lifted up” we’ll see clearly who he is and what it means to follow him.
On-Ramps:
Know Jesus by reading the Bible every day.
Invite Jesus to teach and guide you in your daily life.
Follow Jesus by putting God and others before yourself.
Discussion
What stands out to you from this passage? How does this passage most challenge or encourage you?
In this passage, Jesus says, “I am the light of the world”. What other things does He say about himself? What does He offer in these verses?
Read Colossians 1:15-20 and 2:9-15. What do these passages say about the divinity of Jesus?
Jeremy mentioned that there are many teachers in our society today that teach things that are in direct opposition to another teacher that teaches on the same subject. Each one is teaching their own truth. What does Jesus’ claims about being God do to His statements about sin and eternal life?
Jesus’ words always demand a response of some kind. His offer to the world demands a response. Why do you think so many respond negatively?
Jesus is the light of the world. How does being reminded of His divinity change how you respond to him?
How does this truth change how you live? How you trust Him? How you follow Him?
How do YOU want to respond to this passage in your daily life?
PRAYER
How can we pray for you as a group?
Next week: John 8:31-59
