Sunday School Lesson October 15, 2023
Subject: Does It Really Matter Which “Truth “ I Believe?
The Point: Knowing the truth of Christ is the only way we can experience freedom.
Scriptures: John 3:19-21: 8:31-36
Study The Bible: John 3:19-21
1). Truth is revealed in the light of Jesus.
- “This is the judgment: The light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than the light because their deeds were evil.
- For everyone who does evil hates the light and avoids it, so that his deeds may not be exposed.
- But anyone who lives by the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be shown to be accomplished by God.”
Lasting truths from: John 3:19-21
* People reject the gospel of Christ because they love darkness.
* The choice to love darkness results in condemnation, which means accusation, judgment, and separation from God.
* We show others we love the light by demonstrating what it means to live in the light.
* God changes us inwardly, but we are responsible to live it outwardly.
2). The truth of Jesus sets us free to live.
John 8:31-32
- Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you continue in my word, you really are my disciples.
- You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Lasting truths from: John 8:31-32
* Salvation comes through believing in Jesus.
* Authentic discipleship is evident in abiding in God’s Word and living by it.
* Those who abide in God’s Word and are faithful to it shall know Him and the unparalleled, unquestionable, and unwavering truth only He provides.
* The truth of Jesus sets us free to live faithfully obedient to Him.
3). The truth of Jesus sets us free from sin.
John 8:33-36
- “We are descendants of Abraham,” they answered him, “and we have never been enslaved to anyone. How can you say, ‘You will become free’?”
- Jesus responded, “Truly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin.
- A slave does not remain in the household forever, but a son does remain forever.
- So if the Son sets you free, you really will be free.”
Lasting truths from: 8:33-36
*. Any claim to self-righteousness or denying a need to be set free from sin is false.
* A sinful lifestyle is evidence of being enslaved by sin.
* God the Father makes us His children, heirs to the kingdom, and gives us eternal life.
* The freedom that sets us free from sin is available only through Jesus, the Son.
Live It Out
As you reflect on this session, respond to the following questions:
- How has this study increased your understanding that ultimate and absolute truth is revealed in the light of Jesus?
- What was your personal experience of coming to know the truth of the gospel through Jesus Christ?
- What is the relationship between professing Christ, being obedient to His Word, and living in freedom?
- In what ways has trusting, following, and obeying Jesus helped you to discover increasingly more of the truth of the gospel and set you free to live in greater freedom from sin?
Closing Prayer:
“Dear God, I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died on the cross to forgive me of my sins and rose from the dead to give me new life. I’m sorry for all the wrong I’ve done and ask You to forgive me. I now accept Your gift of eternal life. Thank You for Your love, forgiveness, and a new life in Jesus Christ. From this day forward, I choose to follow You. In Jesus’ name Amen.”