People Jesus Forgave
This Pharisee came to Jesus at night with questions.
Nicodemus
Quote or explain John 3:16
God loved the world and gave Jesus so we could have eternal life by believing.
Why do people struggle to trust God according to the lesson?
We get distracted, want control, or think we know better.
What is the free gift of God according to Romans 6:23?
Eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
What should we do when we realize we need forgiveness?
Turn to Jesus, confess your sins, and trust Him to forgive you.
What does Jesus mean when He says 'you must be born again'?
It means letting God change your heart and starting a new life in Him.
What does John 3:3 say about entering God’s Kingdom
'No one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.'
What does Romans 15:13 say God gives when we trust Him?
Joy, peace, and hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
What did Jesus offer the woman at the well instead of water?
Living water—a new, eternal life through Him.
According to Luke 9:23, what does Jesus ask us to do daily?
Deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow Him.
This woman went to get water alone but left as a witness.
The Samaritan
What is salvation according to Ephesians 2:8–9?
We are saved by grace through faith, not by our works.
What does Isaiah 41:10 tell us about surrendering control?
God is with us, strengthens us, and helps us.
Name two gifts listed in Romans 12:6–8.
Leadership and mercy (or any two listed: prophecy, exhortation, generosity).
What happens when someone is in Christ, according to 2 Corinthians 5:17?
They become a new creation—the old life is gone.
After meeting Jesus, what did the Samaritan woman
She ran to tell her whole town about Jesus.
How does Romans 6:23 describe the contrast between sin and God’s gift?
Sin leads to death, but God’s gift is eternal life in Christ.
What’s a consequence of trying to control everything ourselves?
We feel anxious, overwhelmed, and distant from God.
How is God’s forgiveness different from human forgiveness?
It’s unconditional, complete, and doesn’t hold things against us.
Give one way you can know your plan aligns with God’s.
It agrees with God’s Word, brings peace, and helps you grow in faith.
What do Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman have in common spiritually?
They both needed Jesus’ forgiveness and were changed by Him.
According to Proverbs 3:5–6 and the lesson, what are three signs of a straight path?
Your choices follow God’s Word, give peace, and bring you closer to Jesus.
How did Nicodemus show he eventually trusted Jesus?
He helped bury Jesus with expensive spices (John 19:39).
Why can’t we earn grace, according to Ephesians 2:8–9?
Because grace is a gift from God—not something we can earn.
Write or say a short prayer asking Jesus for forgiveness.
'Jesus, forgive me. Help me trust and follow You every day. Amen.'