Lesson 1: John 3:16
John 3:16
The Blueprint — The Verse
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
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The Context — The History
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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John 3:15
that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
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John 3:17
For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him.
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Discussion
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What does it mean to 'believe' in Jesus in daily life?
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How does God's love for the world shape the way we love others?
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Why do you think Jesus spoke these words privately to a religious leader?
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