“God’s Universe And Man’s Choice”
John 12:27-43
I. It's God's Universe
A. He Will Carry Out His Plan (vs. 27)
B. He Will Glorify His Name (vss. 28-30)
C. He Will Judge The World And Satan (vs. 31)
D. He Will Die For All (vss. 32-33)
II. It's Man's Choice
A. Choice Is Fundamental (vss. 34-36)
B. Some Decisions Are Final (vss. 37-41)
C. Confession Is Critical (vs. 42-43)
Growth Talk
Read John 12:27-43
I. It’s God’s Universe (The Sovereignty Of God)
1. What are the human limitations that make fully understanding the concept of “God’s
Sovereignty” impossible?
2. What is the difference between a truth that we can comprehend and a truth that we can
apprehend? What is another word for the second kind of truth? Talk about this arena of truth.
What doctrines are most prominently part of this kind of truth? (hint: God’s Sovereignty is one of
them)
3. Discuss the four aspects of God’s sovereign plan that the first part of our passage shines light
on. What stands out to you about each one?
II. It’s Man’s Choice (The Dignity of Man)
4. Why is choice so central to the nature of man? How does our choice come into play in relation
to the four aspects of God’s sovereign plan from question 3?
5. Why do we, as human beings, have such a hard time accepting the sovereignty of God and
the choice of man simultaneously?
6. What is the progression of unbelief in verses 37 and 39? Why is this progression important?
7. Talk about the idea of “belief” without “confession”, which is what John says of some of the
religious leaders. How does this reconcile with Romans 10:9-10?
8. Discuss the idea of making Jesus Savior AND Lord. Prayer Requests: