3:16, "For God..." Questions for Discussion and Reflection

John 3:16, begins “For God.” This stands opposed to the philosophies of this world which view humanity as their center and starting point. Genesis 1:26 reveals “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness.’” John 3:16 begins with God and ends with “life.” To experience this life, we must begin with God.

What do the following scriptures reveal about the importance of having God as our starting point?

Revelation 4:11—

Psalm 93:1—

Isaiah 40:22; 41:18-19—

1 Chronicles 29:12---

Matthew 10:29-30—

Ephesians 1:11—

1 Corinthians 11:30—

Jeremiah 18:6—

Philippians 2:13—

Jesus said in Matthew 10:39, “Anyone finding his life will lose it, and anyone losing his life because of Me will find it.” How is the slogan, “It’s not about you,” good news for the one who is looking to discover the “life” Jesus it talking about? In what specific way(s) is God calling you to start with Him?