We are continuing our New Testament overview in our small groups this week by looking at what it means to have faith and belief in Jesus, based on his conversation with Nicodemus in John 3. We are emphasizing verse 17, which describes why God sent Jesus: not to judge the world but to save it. It isa refreshing look at an important passage, especially because it’s so easy to assume God views us as an angry judge rather than a loving parent.
Take advantage of the chance this week, perhaps in the car or at a meal, to ask your teenager about what he or she learned about God, and be sure to share your thoughts. Take a few minutes to read John 3 and Romans 5:6-8. Those verses give some great pictures of God.
Here are some questions to get the conversation started:
- What people are role models in your life? Why do you admire those individuals so much?
- What does the phrase “born again” mean? How would you explain it to someone using other terms?
- Why do you think God was willing to send Jesus as our source of salvation, even for sinners who don’t deserve forgiveness?
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