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  • Knowing Jesus - Knowing the Light of the World
    Introduction:

    Isaiah 49:6 - I will make you as a light for the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.

    Knowing the Light of the World (John 8:12-30):
    1. You can come to the Liight ... (John 8:12)
    2. Or you can stay in the Dark . (John 8:13-27)
      1. Willful Ignorance doesn't want to Know the truth. (John 8:13-20)
      2. Pride doesn't want to Apply the truth. (John 8:21-30)
      3. If you look to the cross, you will Know Jesus . (John 8:28-30)

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        Small Group Discussion
        Read John 8:12-30

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

        2. Explain how willful ignorance and pride keep someone (who doesn’t believe in Jesus) in the dark. Why would these make someone refuse the light?

        3. Re-read John 8:28. How does the cross give the ultimate revelation that Jesus is God?

        4. What are some ways that people have “reinvented” God, ie, worship a god of their own imagination (John 8:19)? Before you came into the light of Christ, how did you imagine God to be?

        Breakout
        Pray for one another to walk in the light of Jesus Christ! Is there any area of your life that you’ve been keeping in the dark?

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      4. Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Grace
        Introduction:
        We All Need Grace (John 8:1-11):
        1. But we don't often Give it. (John 8:3-5)

          2. Leviticus 20:10 - If a man commits adultery with the wife of his neighbor, both the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.

          Am I a gracious person?
          • Deep down, am I still angry with someone who wronged me, ever after they apologize?
          • Are there broken relationships in my life that I refuse to heal?
          • Do I believe certain people don't deserve forgiveness?
          • When someone messes up, do I prefer to criticizing their mistakes over praying for them to get to a better place?
          • But we don't often Recognize our need for it. (John 8:6-9)
          • But we don't often Understand it. (John 8:10-11)

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            Small Group Discussion
            Read John 7:53 - 8:1-11

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

            2. In John 8:7, Jesus said, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” People often quote this to mean “we are all sinners, so it’s never right to call out someone’s sin.”

              • Is this an accurate interpretation of this verse? Why or why not?

              • How and when IS it appropriate to call out someone on their sin?

            3. John 8:9 says the older ones walked away first. Why do you think that was? How does experience seem to temper inappropriate zeal?

            4. Jesus told the woman to “sin no more” (John 8:11). How does knowing Jesus motivate us to walk away from sin?

            Breakout
            Pray for one another to grow in Jesus’ grace - and being gracious to others.

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          • Knowing Jesus - Knowing the Living Water
            Introduction:

            Isaiah 12:3 - With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.

            CONTROVERSY – 2 separate disputes:
            1. "Gen Pop": Believers vs Lazy Researchers (John 7:40-44)
            2. Authorities: Haters vs Seekers (John 7:45-52)
              3. Knowing the Living Water (John 7:37-52):
              1. Living water flows Into thristy people. (John 7:37)
                • Thirst
                • Come
                • Drink
                • Living water flows Out of quenched people. (John 7:38)

                  • 1 Corinthians 12:7 - To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

                  1 Peter 4:10 - As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another...

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                  Small Group Discussion
                  Read John 7:37-52

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

                  2. How does someone recognize they are thirsty (John 7:37)? If you are a believer: how did you recognize YOU were thirsty when you came to Christ to drink? How can you recognize when someone else is thirsty, and needs Christ?

                  3. What are some things people try to find satisfaction in, when what they really need is Christ? What are some things that you tried?

                  4. Read John 7:38. Explain, in your own words, what Jesus is saying. How do you know when you are “quenched”?

                  Breakout
                  How “outward focused” have you personally been during the COVID season we are in? Pray for one another to be RIVERS, not BUCKETS, of living water.

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                • Knowing Jesus - Knowing Him Now
                  Introduction:
                  Lies We Hear from the Lost (and how we should respond) (John 7:25-36):
                  1. I know what the Bible says. (John 7:27-28)

                    2. What do I say when someone claims to know the Bible, but they obviously do not?

                    Where do you get your knowledge of Jesus? Would you like to know what the Bible says? ( Y / N )

                    Colossians 1 | John 1

                    1. Everyone ends up in Heaven . (John 7:34)

                      2. What do I say when someone claims everyone goes to heaven?

                      Where do you get your idea everyone goes to heaven? Would you like to know what the Bible says? ( Y / N )

                      Matthew 25:46 - And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.

                    2. I have Time . (John 7:33)

                      3. Isaiah 55:6 - "Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near..."

                      What do I say when someone claims they'll come to Jesus later?

                      Where do you get your idea you have time? Would you like to know what the Bible says? ( Y / N )

                      Hebrews 3, 4

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                      Small Group Discussion
                      Read John 7:25-36

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

                      2. Why do people confused about Jesus (John 7:25-26) receive the same condemnation as those who hatefully reject Him (John 7:32)?

                      3. Why do you think Jesus’ statement in John 7:34 became such a “trending topic” for the Jews (John 7:36)?

                      4. Why is it effective to ask questions when you are confronting spiritual lies people believe?

                      Breakout
                      Pray for one another! And pray for opportunities to lovingly confront lies believed by the unsaved people that you know.

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                    3. Knowing Jesus - Knowing the Teaching of God
                      Introduction:
                      How Can I Know Jesus is Legit? (John 7:1-24):
                      1. NOT by forcing Jesus to Perform s. (John 7:1-9)
                      2. NOT by adopting popular Opinions s. (John 7:10-13)
                      3. NOT by looking for Excuses to not believe. (John 7:14-24)
                      4. BUT by Desiring and Doing, God's Will. (John 7:17)

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                        Small Group Discussion
                        Read John 7:1-24

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

                        2. Have you ever had a crisis of faith, wondering “Is this all real? Is the Bible true? Is Jesus legit?” How did you handle it?

                        3. State Jesus’ teaching in John 7:17 in your own words.

                        4. What are ways our culture has redefined sin (see John 7:7)?

                        Breakout
                        Pray for one another. And pray for our leaders (President, Governor) to make the right decisions in transitioning back to “normal”.

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                      5. In Christ: Dead and Alive - So That We Might Live to Righteousness
                        Introduction:

                        1 Peter 2:24 - He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.

                        Three Reasons I Am Able to Live to Righteousness:
                        1. Because I'm back with the Shepherd .
                        2. Because I have new Appetites .

                          3. 1 John 2:29 - If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him.

                          1. Because I now have the Power to make right choices.

                            2. Galatians 5:16 - But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

                            1 Peter 2:24 - He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin...

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                            Small Group Discussion
                            Read 1 Peter 2:24

                            1. What was your big “take-away” from Good Friday? From Resurrection Sunday?

                            2. Can a true Christian be continually defeated by sin? Explain your answer. How would you help someone who says they are a Christian but constantly feels defeated by sin?

                            3. Since we are delivered from the penalty of sin, is it right for us to ever feel guilt?

                            4. Why do you think God allows us to continue to live in sinful flesh even after being regenerated (born again)?

                            Breakout
                            Pray for one another.

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                          2. In Christ: Dead and Alive - So We Would Die to Sin
                            Introduction:

                            1 Peter 2:24 - He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.

                            Deuteronomy 21:22-23 - And if a man has committed a crime punishable by death and he is put to death, and you hang him on a tree, his body shall not remain all night on the tree, but you shall bury him the same day, for a hanged man is cursed by God.

                            I Live Dead to Sin (1 Pet 2:24):
                            1. Because I recognize how Disgusting sin is.
                            2. Because that's not who I am Anymore .
                            3. Because I'm absorbed with another Passion .

                              4. Luke 9:23-24 - And he said to all, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it."

                              1 Peter 2:24 - He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin...

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                            4. Knowing Jesus - Knowing the Words of Eternal Life
                              Introduction:
                              1. Three Telltale Signs of a False Disciple. (John 6:52-65):
                                1. You can't Understand Jesus' words. (John 6:52-59)

                                  2. 1 Cor 2:14 - The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.

                                  1. You get Offended at Jesus' words. (John 6:60-65)
                                  2. You don't Stick Around Jesus' people. (John 6:66)

                                    3. 1 John 2:19 - They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us.

                                    1. Three Telltale Signs of a True Disciple: (John 6:66-71)
                                      1. You don't go with the Crowd . (John 6:67)
                                      2. You don't see any Alternative to following Jesus. (John 6:68)
                                      3. Your decision to follow Christ is Settled . (John 6:69)

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                                        Small Group Discussion
                                        Read John 6:52-71

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

                                        2. Explain, in your own words, what Jesus meant by “feeding on His flesh and drinking His blood” (John 6:53-54).

                                        3. Tell of a time you shared Christ with someone and they were offended. How did you respond (John 6:61)?

                                        4. BONUS QUESTION: How was Judas both “chosen” and a “devil” (John 6:70) at the same time? And why did Jesus mention this here?

                                        Breakout
                                        Pray for one another. Pray HBC is able to stay as connected as possible though we are apart for a season.

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                                      4. Knowing Jesus - Knowing the Living Bread
                                        Introduction:
                                        3 Reasons You are Secure in Your Salvation (John 6:35-51):
                                        1. Because God Draws you to Him. (John 6:36-37)
                                            2. Three Truths About the Salvation Process (from Jesus) That We Can All Agree On:
                                          1. Not everyone who Sees Jesus will come to Jesus. (John 6:36)
                                          2. Everyone that is Chosen will come to Jesus. (John 6:37a)
                                          3. Everyone who comes to Jesus is Welcomed . (John 6:37b)
                                          4. Because its Jesus' Job to keep you. (John 6:38-39)
                                          5. Because Jesus will keep His Promise . (John 6:40-51)

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                                            Small Group Discussion
                                            Read John 6:35-51

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

                                            2. How do you know when someone is being drawn to Christ? How did YOU know you were being drawn to Christ (John 6:44)?

                                            3. Specifically, what are ways God draws someone to Christ?

                                            4. Tell of a time you have struggled with doubting your own salvation. How was that struggle resolved?

                                            5. Imagine a friend tells you they are struggling with doubting their own salvation. What would you advise that friend to do?

                                            6. In John 6:51, what did Jesus mean by “eating of the living bread”? How does someone eat the Bread of Life?

                                            Breakout
                                            Pray for those affected by the current pandemic, and our nation’s leaders to make wise decisions.

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                                          6. Knowing Jesus - Knowing the True Bread
                                            Introduction:
                                            What Kind of Bread Are You Looking For? (John 6:22-35)
                                            1. I want Here and Now bread. (John 6:25-27)
                                            2. I want to Make my own bread. (John 6:28-29)
                                            3. I want bread from a better Baker . (John 6:30-33)
                                            4. I want "Just Bread" bread. (John 6:34)
                                            5. I Want the Bread of Life . (John 6:35)

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                                              Small Group Discussion
                                              Read John 6:22-35

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

                                              2. Why do you think the “feeding of the 5 thousand” wasn’t enough of a miracle for this crowd to believe in Jesus (John 6:30)? What does this say about people who are always looking for “more proof” that the Bible is true?

                                              3. “What you win people WITH is what you win them TO.” Explain this in your own words. How is this principle reflected in Jesus’ words in John 6:27?

                                              Breakout
                                              Pursue the True Bread! And pray that we as a church would come to Jesus for the True Bread, not looking for the “wrong breads”. This seems very strange if you don’t listen to the sermon.

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