99 For The ONE // Who's Your One?

Who’s Your One?
John 1:29-49
• The Power of a Personal Invitation (v29-34)
• Inviting Flows Out of Relationship (v35-39)
• The Ripple Effect of Inviting “Your One” (v40-42)
• Inviting Brings Transformation (v43-49)
Small Group Discussion Questions
1. What are your initial thoughts or feelings when you hear the word "Christian"? How does this compare with others' views?
2. What are the differences between the terms “Christian” and “disciple”? How does the term “disciple” bring clarity to what following Jesus entails?
3. Reflect on a time when you were invited to church or to explore faith. How did that invitation impact you, and what can it teach us about inviting others?
4. John the Baptist referred to Jesus as “the Lamb of God.” Why do you think John described Jesus in this way, and what does it reveal about who Jesus is?
5. What does the phrase “Come and see” mean to you? How does it embody the invitation Jesus offers to potential disciples?
6. Have you ever felt like the “B-team,” yet invited to something greater by God? How does this reflect Jesus choosing his disciples?
7. Discuss how the actions of Andrew and Philip in inviting others to meet Jesus highlight the power of personal relationships in sharing faith.
8. Why do you think the church today sometimes struggles with inviting others? What barriers do we encounter, and how can we overcome them?
9. Nathanael initially responded with skepticism. What are common hesitations people might have about church or faith? How can we respond in ways that respect and invite?
10. Describe a “come and see” experience where you shared something exciting with others. How might this approach help us invite others to explore faith?
11. In what ways does trusting Jesus, rather than our own abilities, affect how we invite others to experience him?
12. Who is “your one” - someone in your life who might be open to an invitation? What steps could you take this week to reach out to them with a simple, genuine invitation?