Wednesday Bible Study - John 3: Summary and Quiz

 

Summary – John 3

In John 3, we meet Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council, who comes to Jesus at night to ask questions about His teaching. Jesus tells him that no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again—a spiritual rebirth through the Holy Spirit, not just physical birth.

Jesus explains that this new birth is necessary to enter eternal life and emphasizes the importance of faith in Him. One of the most well-known verses in the Bible comes from this chapter:

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).

Jesus also teaches about the contrast between light and darkness: those who believe in Him live in the light, while those who reject Him remain in darkness. The chapter closes with John the Baptist affirming that he is not the Messiah, but a witness to Him, and emphasizing that belief in Jesus brings eternal life.

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Discussion Questions

1. Who was Nicodemus, and why do you think he came to Jesus at night?

2. What does Jesus mean when He says we must be “born again” (John 3:3)?

3. How does John 3:16 summarize the gospel in one verse?

4. What is the difference between living in the light and living in darkness according to Jesus (John 3:19–21)?

5. How can we “bear witness” to Jesus in our daily lives like John the Baptist did (John 3:30)?

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. Nicodemus was a ___________ who came to Jesus at night.

2. Jesus told Nicodemus that to see the kingdom of God, a person must be ___________ again.

3. Being born again is a spiritual birth through the ___________.

4. John 3:16 says, “For God so _______ the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever _______ in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

5. According to Jesus, those who follow Him live in the ________, while those who reject Him remain in ________.

6. John the Baptist said he is not the ___________, but he points people to Jesus.

7. Believing in Jesus gives us ___________ life.

Resource: 

FLCUMC Loas Angeles - video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vFmhNAGaAg

Castle Town UMCL - ight, Love, Life - Gospel of John: https://castletonumc.org/John_Week_1.pdf