Scripture passages are John 7:1-24. 37-52, and John 8:12-20.

Sermon Discussion Questions

1. Jesus’ siblings wanted to use him to gain exclusivity or position during the festival. How have you seen this desire for status or power at play in your own life or in the lives of others?
2. In this passage, Jesus went to the part of the temple where everyone was welcome. What does this communicate about the character of God?
3. When Jesus says “I am the light of the world.” what is he revealing about his relationship to God the Father?
4. Do you relate to the thought/feeling that God the Father is angry, distant, weird, or unavailable? How do the scriptures Martin shared today speak to those beliefs?
5. How can these passages stretch us and give us a deeper understanding of the Gospel?
6. What is the True Gospel? Remind one another in your home group of this Truth today and celebrate what God has done.