Outline—John 3:22–36

1. Humility is tested from the strangest quarters. (vv. 22–26)
2. Humility is founded upon the revelation of God. (vv. 27–29)
   1. Our advantage is allotted by God. (v. 27)
   2. Our purpose is determined by God. (v. 28)
   3. Our joy is centered on God. (v. 29)
3. Humility assures that the excellence of God shines through. (vv. 30–36)
   1. The rule of the believer’s life (v. 30)
   2. The superiority of the eternal (v. 31)
   3. The priority of revelation (vv. 32–35)

Take Home Points

• If you are jealous, check to see if you lost your humility somewhere along the line.
• Our living example of humility is Christ (humbling at the incarnation and humbling at the sacrifice&mdash—verse 36.
• Direct your energies such that the people around you elevate Christ exclusive of all others (lesson for pastors/teachers, lesson for parents, lesson for discipling—set the seal&mdash—verse 33).

Thoughts on Humility (Deuteronomy 8:2, Proverbs 16:18–19)

• Humility is cast like wrought iron in us by the Refiner’s fire at salvation.
• Humility daily takes its bearings from a right relationship with God.
• Humility clears the deck for God to use us unhindered.
• Humility is a transforming recognition of our own mortality.
• Humility is the only good soil to grow a healthy crop of thankfulness.
  • Put on humility—Colossians 3:12
  • Be clothed in humility—1 Peter 5:5–6
  • Walk in humility—Ephesians 4:1–2)

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Outline—John 3:1–21

1. The story (vv. 3:1–15)
2. The lesson (vv. 3:16–18)
3. The invitation (vv. 3:19–21)

Take Home Points

• Genuine salvation begins with God.
• Those who receive Him with abiding trust and confidence may have everlasting life.
• The work of God in the soul always precedes the work of God with the soul, the work in which the soul cooperates.

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Outline—John 2:1–25

1. He had divine authority and majesty. (vv. 1–11)—Excellence
2. He had divine indignation and justice. (vv. 12–22)—Holiness
3. He had divine insight and purpose. (vv. 23–25)—Faith

Take Home Points

• All our Savior did was with lavish excellence. Is excellence for God your pursuit?
• A primary motivator in Christ is a jealous holiness. Is holiness a studied pursuit in your life?
• Our Savior knows whether faith is real in men. Do you have real, growing, God-given faith?

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Outline—John 1:35–51

1. We are invited to experience (vv. 35–39)—"Come and see" (Who)
2. We are invited to significance (vv. 40–42)—"You shall be" (What)
3. We are invited to join (vv. 43–44)—"Follow Me" (How)
4. We are invited to commune (vv. 45–51)—(Why)

Take Home Points

• Have you answered a personal call to disciple?
• Have you grasped the significance of your call to be a disciple of Christ?
• What can you do today to be a better disciple of your Creator?

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