How is a Life Transformed?
Sermon Recap
This week, Benton continued our series “The Transformed Life” in John 3:1–17 by showing us that Jesus didn’t come to make bad people better—He came to make dead people alive. Nicodemus, a respected religious man, came to Jesus at night searching for meaning, but Jesus told him what every person needs: not another chance, but a new birth.
Transformation isn’t about self-improvement; it’s about surrender. The Spirit gives new life where there was none. We see he doesn't only talk about the initiation of transformation but how it can be ongoing and sustained.
⸻SEE IT (what do you see God saying and transforming?)
What stands out to you about Nicodemus’ encounter with Jesus?
Why do you think Jesus uses the image of being “born again” to describe real transformation?
What does it mean that the Spirit, like the wind, moves in ways we can’t control and how is that a good thing?
How does looking to Jesus (like the Israelites looked to the bronze serpent) shift how we can sustain a transformed life instead of fending off serpents (look to Luke 10:17-20 if necessary)
⸻BE IT (what is God calling us to do about it?)
Where do you tend to seek transformation through effort or relational circles instead of depending on the Spirit’s power?
What would it look like for you to live as someone “born again” in your relationships or routines this week?
What does it look like to remain in Gods love and how can you rest in being loved by God rather than trying to make it on your own?
Where might God be inviting you to help others experience the same transformation you’ve found in Christ?