DQ: The Conversation That Changed Everything
September 11, 2022

Introduction: Have you ever had a conversation that changed your life (like Nicodemus with Jesus)?

Read: John 3.1-21

  1. How do you feel when you think of walking with Jesus, of interacting with him in the flesh? Do you “get happy” and joyful like Sister Boykins (from Pastor Stephen’s story about his childhood church)?
  2. Pastor Stephen noted that the early chapters in the gospel of John show us that people frequently misunderstood Jesus. Why do you think that was the case? Why do you think John wanted his readers to know about these misunderstandings?
  3. When were you born again (that is, born by the Spirit)?
  4. Do you know someone trying to reach God through strict obedience to rules (like the Pharisees and Nicodemus)?
  5. Jesus invites us to come to him as we are. Do you find this difficult to accept and believe? Can you relate to the idea that we have to get our stuff together before coming to Jesus?
  6. Pastor Stephen noted that after we meet Jesus, we should never be the same. Have you found this to be true?

PRAY
Lord, thank you for rebirth by your Spirit…for giving us the opportunity to look at Jesus and live. Thank you for allowing us to come to you as we are…and for loving us too much to let us stay the same.

SHARE & PRAY
Share one thing you need prayer for today…
Take time to pray for one person at a time
Invite the Holy Spirit to guide your time
Listen to the Lord for guidance in how to pray for one another
…and then pray….