Message Notes: Reflect on a mother’s love. What makes Mom’s love so significant, life-shaping, and unforgettable? Read John 3:1-21 and John 20:31. What does John say is his purpose in writing his gospel account? What’s unique about that? How do you see 3:1-21 advancing that purpose? What jumps at you about the conversation in this story? What do you think about Nicodemus approach with Jesus? Note the contrasting statements made by Jesus. Which of these are stunning to you, and why? Read Numbers 21:4-9. How does this correlate with what Jesus says in John 3? How does our current-day world feel dark, devilish, and dismal? Ponder examples from the news and your own daily events. Ponder and personally answer these crucial Qs: Q1: Do I feel dreadfully condemned or dearly loved? Q2: Am I believing—personally trusting—Jesus’ saving work for me and for others? How? Q3: Am I loving God’s light or loving the darkness? How? Q4: How can you boldly, humbly join God’s work of light this week? We are SO loved! Do you believe God’s love story? Really believe it? Get Ready for Next Week: Read each day from John’s Gospel, chapter 11.