What is true in nature is also true in the spiritual realm. Death gives birth to new life. Jesus death is what
20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival. 21 They came to Philip, who 2. The importance of the gospel was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. “Sir,” they said, “we would like to see Jesus.” 22 Philip went to tell The gospel is a word that means “good news”. It is Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus. “evangelon” in the Greek language. This word had a very specific, powerful meaning that was related to a primitive 23 Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man form of mass communication. When news of a battle to be glorified. 24 Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel was spread through ancient cities, it was the result of a of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a man riding through town calling out the the good news single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. 25 of a victory. It was not mildly important news. Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 3. The implications of the gospel Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who a. Christianity is not like religion serves me. b. I have to die to self to find life Five essentials for spiritual vitality: c. Nothing in life is more important There’s a place you need to begin (seed), Discussion Questions: Friends you need to find (soil), Truths you need to know (root), 1. Why do you believe Jesus used the analogy of Disciplines you need to live (vine), the seed to talk about his death and the gospel? Resulting in the person God wants you want to be (fruit) 1. The meaning of the gospel
2. How does this apply to our own situation in which we “receive” the gospel?
24 Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.
3. What do the lessons of death come to life teach us about our own spiritual lives?
Jesus uses the analogy of the seed dying as like his death on the cross. This is the place we need to begin- the sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross is where our lives begin. Unless a seed dies there can be no growth. Unless Jesus’ death, there would be no redemption.
5. How are selfishness and self centeredness reflections of our deepest problems?
4. What does it mean to “die to self”?
6. How is Jesus the solution? 1
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