Louie Giglio - Who Is Jesus? Bible Study Guide

Have you or someone you know ever wondered about whether Jesus was truly who he claimed to be in the Bible? Is he truly God or just a good teacher? Is he truly a friend to us or just a judgmental foe? Is he the King of kings as he claimed or just a pawn in the power struggles of his time? Is he the way to God or just a way among the myriad of other paths to eternal life? Is he the all-powerful Lion of Judah or the sacrificial Lamb of God for humanitys sins?

During the upcoming five weeks in this study, you and your group will dive into these questionsand othersas they relate to who Jesus is. You can use this material in a group setting such as a Bible study, Sunday school class, or any small group. Each session begins with one to two questions to get you and your group thinking about the topic and a reading from the Bible. You will then watch a video with Louie Giglio and jump into some directed small-group discussion. You will close each session with a time of prayer.

To get the most out of your group experience, keep the following points in mind. First, the real growth in this study will happen during your small-group time. This is where you will process the content of Louies message, ask questions, and learn from others as you hear what God is doing in their lives. For this reason, it is important for you to be fully committed to the group and attend each session so you can build trust and rapport with the other members. If you choose to only go through the motions, or if you refrain from participating, there is a lesser chance you will find what youre looking for during this study.

Second, remember that the goal of your small group is to serve as a place where people can share, learn about God, and build intimacy and friendship. For this reason, seek to make your group a safe place. This means being honest about your thoughts and feelings and listening carefully to everyone elses opinion. (If you are a group leader, there are additional instructions and resources in the back of the book for leading a productive discussion group.)

Third, resist the temptation to fix a problem someone might be having or to correct his or her theology, as thats not the purpose of your small-group time. Also, keep everything your group shares confidential. This will foster a rewarding sense of community in your group and create a place where people can heal, be challenged, and grow spiritually.

In between your group times, you can maximize the impact of the course by completing the Connect and Reflect personal studies. This individual study will help you respond to each lesson by connecting with others during the week, acting on the content, spending some time in worship, and considering what it all means to you. You may wish to complete this personal study all in one sitting or spread it out over a few days (for example, working on it a half hour a day on four different days that week). Note that if you are unable to finish (or even start!) your between-sessions personal study, you should still attend the group study video session. You are still wanted and welcome at the group even if you dont have your homework done.

Keep in mind this study is an opportunity for you to train in a new way of understanding what the Bible says about Jesus and your walk with him. The videos, discussions, and activities are simply meant to kick-start your imagination so you are not only open to what God wants you to hear but also how to apply it to your life. As you go through this study, be watching for what God is saying as it relates to experiencing his goodness, love, mercy, and grace, as well as how he is leading you to understand his sovereignty, divinity, wisdom, and power.