Application Questions:

1. Last week, Pastor Zach described Jesus as “the put up or shut up of God.” What does that mean? In what ways do you see that idea demonstrated in this week’s passage?

2. How certain do you feel about your fellowship with God? Are you confident or unsure? In what ways does John encourage you in this passage? In what ways does he challenge you?

3. Does John think that your experiencing certainty about your relationship with God determines whether or not you certainly belong to God? Why or why not?