God With Us, Part 3: With Us To Convict
December 8, 2024

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Message Review

Jesus Christ was born into the world to be God with us, but He is no longer physically present. When He left, He sent the Holy Spirit to be God with us until His return. One reason Jesus sent the Holy Spirit is to convict us of sin.

Main Point: Conviction is an indicator of “God with us”.

Scripture References: John 16:7-11; Mark 3:28-29; Galatians 5:16-25; Psalm 51:10-12

Bible Study      

The focus Bible passage from the sermon was John 16:7-11. Before going to the Sermon Discussion Questions, study the passage by reading through it together, then talk through it using the following Inductive Bible Study Method questions that follow:

  • Context: Discuss the context of this passage (Use the Bible Overview to learn the context)

  • Observation: What do you notice in this passage? What words or phrases stick out to you? And why?

  • Interpretation: What was Jesus’ original intent in this passage? What main point(s) was he trying to communicate, and why is that important?

  • Application: What is one key takeaway or insight you had from this passage? How can or should you apply it to your life?

  • Questions: What questions/tensions do you have from this passage that you want to discuss?

Discussion Questions

  • What were your initial thoughts or takeaways from the sermon?

  • How would you define “sin”?  How do you think sin impacts you, your relationship with God, and your experience of God?

  • Read John 16:7-11 as a group.

    • Why did Jesus say He was sending the Holy Spirit in this passage?

    • Why would Jesus send the Holy Spirit to convict of sin?

  • Have you ever felt convicted of sin?  What did it feel like?  What did you choose to do in response?

  • Read Galatians 5:16-25 as a group.

    • What do you notice in this passage? What words or phrases stick out to you? And why?

    • What main point(s) was the Apostle Paul trying to communicate to followers of Christ?

    • In what ways have you experienced the conflict between the desires of the flesh and the Spirit?

    • What does “keep in step with the Spirit” mean, and what are the outcomes?

  • Ronnie said conviction indicates “God with us,” meaning if you feel convicted of sin, it indicates God is with you and pursuing you. 

    • Is the Holy Spirit convicting you today? 

    • If so, what are you feeling convicted of, and why do you think He is convicting you?

  • To experience “God with us” when we’re convicted, we must choose to confess and repent.  What do you think Jesus is inviting you to practically do to repent today?

  • Have you put your faith in Jesus by asking Him to be the Forgiver of your Sin and Leader of your life? 

    • If so, when and why did you feel convicted of doing that?

    • If not, have you felt a conviction to do that?  Is anything stopping you from doing that today? 

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