Jesus

Powerful Simplicity

John 1:1-14

Walking

Small supplies - Big

• Repentance means admitting we’re headed in the wrong direction and seeking God’s help in changing our course to the right direction. How is this different from simply believing facts about Jesus?
• What role does the Holy Spirit play in this new life of a believer?
• When people talk about discipleship and spiritual growth, what thoughts immediately come to your mind? Do those words appeal to you or intimidate you? Why?

GOSPEL

• Do any of you think you could come close to pulling this off? Why or why not?
• What kind of talent does it take to perform like this?
• Compared to the thousands of dollars professional drummers spend on drum sets, how would you describe these instruments?

Get outta hea

• What do you notice about the name Jesus? When it’s mentioned in public, how does it affect people differently than the name God?
• What are some different ways a person can be introduced or come to know who Jesus is?
• Is the message of Jesus simple in your mind? What are the basic parts of that story?
• The gospel message forces people to make a choice, doesn’t it? What two choices do people have?
• Why is there not a third option after hearing the message of Jesus?
• How do you see truth compelling people to respond in this passage?

• GOSPEL
• In two or three sentences, explain the difference Jesus has made in your life.
• What does Jesus desire from us? What should our response be to receive the salvation Jesus offers?
• As people called to lead others to Christ, how can our small group and youth ministry play a role in helping you be a more effective messenger of the gospel?

Peter Addresses the Crowd

14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15 These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! 16 No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 “‘In the last days, God says,

I will pour out my Spirit on all people.

Your sons and daughters will prophesy,

your young men will see visions,

your old men will dream dreams.

18 Even on my servants, both men and women,

I will pour out my Spirit in those days,

and they will prophesy.

19 I will show wonders in the heavens above

and signs on the earth below,

blood and fire and billows of smoke.

20 The sun will be turned to darkness

and the moon to blood

before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.

21 And everyone who calls

on the name of the Lord will be saved.’[a]

22 “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23 This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men,[b] put him to death by nailing him to the cross. 24 But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. 25 David said about him:

“‘I saw the Lord always before me.

Because he is at my right hand,

I will not be shaken.

26 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;

my body also will rest in hope,

27 because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,

you will not let your holy one see decay.

28 You have made known to me the paths of life;

you will fill me with joy in your presence.’[c]

34 For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said,

“‘The Lord said to my Lord:

“Sit at my right hand

35 until I make your enemies

a footstool for your feet.”’[d]

36 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”

37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”

38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.