In our culture, Jesus is seen as a good teacher, a good man, and even someone who was enlightened. While these things are true Jesus is much more than just a good person - He is the light of the world, the redeemer of our brokenness, and God himself.
Study Questions
1) Phil talked about how the world views Jesus. Based on your observation of people in your workplace, family, or community, what do you think are some of the most common views of who Christ is in our culture?
2) Phil quoted Lucy from Narnia when she says to Aslan, “You seem to get bigger every time I meet you.” What does this quote mean to you, or what comes to your mind after hearing it? Is this a reflection of your own experience with Jesus?
3) John 1:4-5 says, “In him was life, and the life was the light of mankind. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it (or ‘did not grasp it’).” What does it mean that Jesus is the Light? What does light do? How does he bring light into the world? Has there been a time in your life where you’ve experienced the light of Christ overcoming the darkness?
4) John 1:12 says, “But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in his name...” Jesus came to the world to free humanity from sin, to satisfy our souls, and to transform us into being sons and daughters of a loving God. What does this verse, this truth mean to you? How important is it to know that you are a beloved child of God? How does this truth affect your daily life?
5) Phil emphasized how the gospel is foolishness to the world, to those who have not experienced the revelation of Jesus. Alongside praying for those in our lives who don’t know Jesus, how can we share the love and light of Christ with others this week?
