Episode 4: The Gospel of John - Chapter 3

John Chapter 3 contains the world's most famous Bible verse, but studying John 3:16 in context provides a deeper insight. This story is the gospel, yes, but it's a powerful picture of what Jesus' coming meant. The visual Jesus gives of Moses lifting the serpent in the wilderness, the comparison of darkness and light, and John the Baptist's well-known words of Jesus all point us to the truth of Who Jesus is: Messiah, Savior, Sovereign, Life, and Light.  For more information on this Bible study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/BibleStudy. The study journal referenced in this podcast is available on Amazon. ----- GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What does this passage say? What characteristics of God are displayed in this passage? What did God draw your attention to this week? SPECIFIC QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTER 3: How does the picture of Moses lifting the snake give us a better picture of Jesus? Did studying John 3:16 in context bring better clarity to the meaning of this passage? How do I preach the gospel to myself? Are there areas of your life where “he must increase and you must decrease”? Is there an area where you have rejected His provision in the wilderness? WHAT IS OUR RESPONSE? Our response isn’t always a “to do” - How is God calling you to respond to these truths this week? Because God (or Jesus) is __________, I can _________.