The Baptizer

Sermon Discussion Questions for Your Life Groups

A quick note from Pastor Assad about this weekend.

One of the uniquenesses of the Gospel of John, chapter one, is how we continue to understand who Jesus is. This is important as we consider the question "Would you recognize Jesus if you saw him?" Now, to be clear, John recognizes Jesus as the Lamb of God! Such a fantastic statement! Also, it can be hard to understand if you are not familiar with some of the prophecies about the Messiah.

As I worked through the sermon this week, I spent time trying to discern how best to share with you some of the key insights in John 1:19-34. I hope it is an encouragement to you this week! The more we know about Jesus, the better we can point people to him.

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General Life Group Questions

Skepticism is alive and well. (v. 19)

  1. Have you met a person that has been skeptical of Jesus? What are their questions?
  2. How do you personally experience skepticism?

20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” And he answered, “No.” 22 So they said to him, “Who are you? We need to give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” 23 He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.” 24 (Now they had been sent from the Pharisees.) - John 1:20-24 ESV

John’s humility points to Jesus’ divinity. (vv. 20-23)

  1. How does John show humility?
  2. How does this humility reveal Jesus’ divinity?

Jesus followers point people to Jesus. (v. 23)

  1. How do you personally point people to Jesus?
  2. What can you do differently in order to be more effective in pointing people to Jesus?

24 (Now they had been sent from the Pharisees.) 25 They asked him, “Then why are you baptizing, if you are neither the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” 26 John answered them, “I baptize with water, but among you stands one you do not know, 27 even he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.” 28 These things took place in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing. - John 1:25-28 ESV

John understands who Jesus is. (vv. 24-28)

  1. How does John show that he understands who Jesus is?

Jesus followers need to know and be convinced of who Jesus is. (v. 26-27)

  1. What helps you be convinced of who Jesus is?

29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.” - John 1:29-31 ESV

Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away sin. (vv. 29-31)

  1. How is Jesus the lamb of God?
  2. What other Bible passages show Jesus as a lamb?

32 And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. 33 I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.” - John 1:32-34 ESV

Jesus is the son of God who can transform your life. (vv. 32-34)

  1. What is God saying to you?
  2. How is Jesus transforming your life?

General Life Group Questions

  1. Is there a sermon point or illustration that you liked or connected with?
  2. Which Bible verse or verses stood out to you the most?
  3. Take some time to re-read the Bible verses that stood out to you?
  4. How do the Bible verses connect to the sermon points?
  5. How do you think God is speaking to you with these verses?
  6. What do you think God may be asking you to do with what he is saying to you?
  7. Think about how you might share this message in your own words with someone. 
  8. Ask God to put someone on your heart to share this message with.
  9. Who is that person? How will you share God’s truth with them?
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