January 4, 2026

Growing - John 1:19-34 - Rev. Justin Young

Main Idea: Grow in knowing.

Two Days

  • Day One: John Responds (vv. 19-28)
  • Day Two: John Testifies (vv. 29-34)

Significance: Grow in Knowing

  • Take the first step.
  • Take the next step.

Announcements

🌎 30 Hour Famine 2026 – Youth will fast for 30 hours and serve our community March 13 (Friday) through March 14 (Saturday). Learn more and register by January 11 (Sunday).

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • January 5 – Psalm 3; John 3
  • January 6 – Psalm 4; John 4
  • January 7 – Psalm 5; John 5
  • January 8 – Psalm 6; John 6
  • January 9 – Psalm 7; John 7

(Complete plan here.)

Growth Group Guide

  1. Do you set yearly goals? Why or why not? If so, what are some of your 2026 goals?
  2. Read John 1:19-28. Describe John’s responses.
  3. Read John 1:29-34. How does John describe Jesus?
  4. How does John the Baptist’s knowledge of Jesus grow?
  5. Role play helping a friend take the first step in believing in Christ.
  6. How do you best grow in your faith? How can you help each other grow this year?