Discussion Questions:

Read Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus from the first half of John 3:1-21

Then read John the Baptist answer to his disciples in the second half of John 3:22-36

See how many parallels you can find. (hint: v. 14 (lifted up) & v.30 (increase))

What is John's purpose for writing this gospel according to John 20:30-31?

How do you respond to Jesus claims to be the only way?

Do you take him seriously when he says in Matthew 10:37-39, that anyone who doesn't love him more than mother, father, son, daughter, and even their own life isn't worthy of him?

What does it mean for you to love Jesus with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?

What does John's response to his disciples have to do with the issue of purification that is mentioned?

Reread John the Baptizer's comments about Jesus in John 1:29 then Bride of Christ in Revelation 21:9

Do you see a connection? If not, Read Ephesians 5:25-27 to get it.

Do you have any un-biblical expectations of Jesus? Do you know your Bible well enough to know?

Do you have a desire to be a supporting player in your own life? That is what it looks like to have Christ increase.

Think about one way that Christ Must Increase in your thnking this week.

Think about one way that Christ Must Increase in your emotions this week.

Think about one way that Christ Must Increase in your actions this week.