Many church-goers can quote at least the gist of John 3:16. It is a remarkable statement about the love God has for all people. What many people don’t know is what else Jesus had to say in this passage. Jesus spoke powerfully about God’s boundaries – what His love compels him to in both things we tend to like and things we don’t. Join us as we resume our series The Gospel According to John with “The Discomfort of Hell.”
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also as PDF download above)
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WARM UP
What did you believe as a teenager were the sure-fire signs people were going to hell? Why?
READ
John 3:13-21; Numbers 21:4-5, 9
KEY INSIGHTS
The thing about hell is…
1. Distrust secures our place in hell
2. Hell is for the self-righteous
3. God’s people care about the hell-bound
The self-righteous:
1. Polish their lives
2. Smear others
3. Keep others at a distance
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Why do you think God places so much value on trust?
2. What sign of self-righteousness do you most see in other Christians? Give an example.
APPLICATION
What sign of self-righteousness is the biggest struggle for you? Why?
FOR MENTORING
How are you showing care for the hell-bound lately?
