Michael and Ryan walk through John 3:16-21 to help you lead meaningful discussions about the text

References to God's Plan for the World:
Gen 12:2 Gen 17:4-6; Gen 22:18; Gen 26:4; 1Chron 16:31; Psalm 2:8; Psalm 22:27

Standard Narrative Questions:
What happened?
Why here?
What does John want us to know/feel/do?

Guiding Questions:
What's surprising about the idea that God loves the whole world?
Would Nicodemus agree or disagree with Jesus's statement?
Israel, who was called God's son, is being contrasted with Jesus, God's only son. Why did God  send his son Jesus?
How is this message to John's readers?

Big Idea:
Jesus is the only son of God sent for all people.
Belief in him means life.

Application Questions:
What does this text demand of us this week? (God loved the dumpster fire...)