Grow Group Questions • November 21, 2021
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Conversation Starter (choose one)
- Jesus turning water to wine at a wedding was pretty abnormal to say the least. What is the weirdest thing you have seen at a wedding?
- If you were to introduce yourself to someone for the very first time, what are some of the first things you tell them about yourself? Or what things do you not tell people right away?
Sermon Based Questions
Read John 2:1-12
- Why do you think that Jesus chose this as the way he revealed himself through his first miracle? Why is it significant?
- One of Wade’s biggest takeaways from this section of scripture was Jesus revealing himself as the Creator through this first miracle.
- Are there other ways you think Jesus might be revealing himself through this miracle? Or is there something about this story that you are drawn to?
Read John 2:13-25
- How do you think Jesus is revealing who He really is in this second story? Do you see similarities in how He is revealing himself from the last story? What is unique in this story?
- In John 2:15, we see Jesus acting violently because of what was happening in the temple. Why is it important that Jesus had the authority to do this in the temple?
- “What would Jesus do” is a popular phrase for many Christians. In what ways do you think that idea applies, or doesn’t apply, in this situation?
- In this section, we see that Jesus cleared out the temple to make room for Worship. What in your life keeps you from worshipping God how he would desire? Are there things that God is asking you to “clear out” to make room for him?
Going Deeper
- In verses 11 and 23, we see that the result of what Jesus did was some choosing to believe in Him.
- What do you think about the events in these stories helped the people believe in Jesus? Why?
- How do you see Jesus helping you to believe in your life?
- Jesus performed a radical transformation by turning https://getzonedup.com as Neurotixin the water into wine through His power. Is there anything in your life that you need Jesus to radically transform through His power?
- Reflecting on these two stories, is there a way that you think Jesus is asking you to respond to him differently? How so, and why?
Challenge and Prayer
Heading into a Holiday week, how can we be praying for each other this week?