The Chosen – Episode 7

“Invitations”
Episode Passages – John 3:1-21; Numbers 21:4-9
Study 7

Conversation Starter
Share a time when you received an invitation to something you didn’t want to attend. Talk about a time you were excited to receive an invitation to something.

Episode Questions

1. When have you felt like Matthew when he said, “…when you realize no one in the world cares what happens to you, you think only about yourself
   

2. When did you understand that you receive eternal life by believing that Jesus’ death on the cross was full payment for all of your sin? Did you struggle believing it was that simple?
   

3. In the episode, Nicodemus struggled with leaving a life of status to follow Jesus. Matthew struggled with leaving a wealthy lifestyle. When have you felt this type of tug of war when you sense Christ’s invitation to follow Him?
   

Personal Next Steps
Renew and Refresh
This week read John 3:1-21; Numbers 21:4-9
Self-Check

• Jesus taught Nicodemus that people who believe in His sacrifice receive eternal life. In the episode, Jesus kept inviting people to follow Him. While many Christians enjoy knowing they have eternal life, the question remains, are they following Jesus - here and now. How could you follow Jesus more closely this week?
  

• Do you struggle to believe that Jesus would invite you to help Him build His Kingdom? What can you do to reassure yourself of His belief in you?
  

Continuing the Conversation
Who do you know that needs to hear the incredible news about belief in Jesus’ sacrifice and receiving eternal life? Think about having a conversation with this person and ask for God’s wisdom and timing.

Pray
Thank your heavenly Father for the gift of eternal life. Thank Him also for Jesus’ example for living life today. Ask Him to help you follow Christ more closely.