One Life Church | Plattsmouth, NE | Get a Life | Week 4

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. What is something you were curious about when you were younger that you eventually decided to pursue or experience for yourself?

2. John’s journey with Jesus began with an invitation to “Come and see” (John 1:39). What do you think it looks like today to move from being curious about Jesus to actively following Him?

3. The sermon reminds us that there is a difference between knowing about Jesus and knowing Him personally. What are some things that can keep us from developing a deeper relationship with Jesus?

4. John repeatedly identified himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” How might anchoring our identity in Jesus’ love, rather than our accomplishments or failures, change the way we live?

5. The sermon challenges us to spend time with Jesus rather than simply doing things for Jesus. What tends to distract you from enjoying time with Him, and what helps you reconnect with Him?

6. John stayed near Jesus at the cross, even when following Him became difficult. Why do you think it can be tempting to pull away from God when life doesn’t go the way we hoped? What helps you remain faithful during difficult seasons?

7. While Jesus was on the cross, He entrusted the care of His mother to John. What does this moment teach us about the connection between loving Jesus and taking responsibility for caring for others?

8. The sermon says that courage is choosing to stay faithful even when we’re afraid. Can you share a time when following Jesus required courage, sacrifice, or stepping outside your comfort zone?

9. When John entered the empty tomb, he “saw and believed” (John 20:8). Why is Jesus’ resurrection central to the Christian faith, and how does believing in the risen Jesus shape the way we face everyday life?

10. John wrote his Gospel so that others would believe in Jesus and have life in His name. How can your own story of what Jesus has done in your life help someone else come to know Him?

This week, identify which of John’s four postures you most need to grow in: invitation, intimacy, involvement, or impact. Take one specific step to respond. You might move from curiosity to actively following Jesus, set aside intentional time to rest in His love, serve someone who needs care, or share your faith with someone who needs to hear about Jesus.