Introduction:
Lies We Hear from the Lost (and how we should respond) (John 7:25-36):
- I know what the Bible says. (John 7:27-28)
What do I say when someone claims to know the Bible, but they obviously do not?
Where do you get your knowledge of Jesus? Would you like to know what the Bible says? ( Y / N )
Colossians 1 | John 1
- Everyone ends up in Heaven . (John 7:34)
What do I say when someone claims everyone goes to heaven?
Where do you get your idea everyone goes to heaven? Would you like to know what the Bible says? ( Y / N )
Matthew 25:46 - And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.
- I have Time . (John 7:33)
Isaiah 55:6 - "Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near..."
What do I say when someone claims they'll come to Jesus later?
Where do you get your idea you have time? Would you like to know what the Bible says? ( Y / N )
Hebrews 3, 4
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Small Group Discussion
Read John 7:25-36
What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?
Why do people confused about Jesus (John 7:25-26) receive the same condemnation as those who hatefully reject Him (John 7:32)?
Why do you think Jesus’ statement in John 7:34 became such a “trending topic” for the Jews (John 7:36)?
Why is it effective to ask questions when you are confronting spiritual lies people believe?
Breakout
Pray for one another! And pray for opportunities to lovingly confront lies believed by the unsaved people that you know.