Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Fulfillment

Introduction:

3 Reasons You Have to Receive Jesus Today (John 12:36-43):

  1. Because you may not be able to Tomorrow . (John 12:37,40)

    Why Would God Harden a Person's Heart?

    1. God gives us what we want
    2. Because it is merciful
  1. Because Healing is available right now. (John 12:40)
  2. Because you are building your spiritual Reputation right now. (John 12:42-43)

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Small Group Discussion
Read John 12:36-43

  1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

  2. When thinking about “how salvation works”, do you lean more towards “God's sovereignty” or “man's responsibility”? Why?

  3. Should we give up on someone who has rejected the Gospel? Is there ever a right time to assume they are “blinded and hard hearted” beyond hope? Or do we keep appealing to them to believe in Jesus?

  4. The authorities in John 12:42-43, do you believe they were truly saved or not? Why?

Breakout
Pray for one another.