Bible Study: Seeing Jesus

Discussion Guide for John 1:19-51
(Sabbath School Nov 23, 2024)

Who was John the Baptist? - John 1:19-28

1. Why do people enjoy boasting about themselves and their accomplishments?

2. What are the characteristics of a humble person?

3. What does the phrase “make straight the way for the Lord” mean? How did John the Baptist do this? How do we? (1:23)

4. In what ways can you honor Christ with your accomplishments? How can we point others to Christ?

Who is Jesus? - John 1:29-34

5. What can you infer about someone from his or her title (Doctor, Professor,Pastor?)

6. What does being the "Lamb of God" mean? What does Jesus do with the sin of the world? How? (1:29)

7. What reason did John the Baptist give for baptizing Jesus? (1:31)

8. Why do you think John the Baptist used the title "Son of God" for Jesus at this point? (1:34) What happened in the previous two verses?

9. What role does the Holy Spirit play in your life?

Following Jesus - John 1:35-51

10. Do you have a passion or interest that someone else introduced to you? Tell that story. How important is that person now when you engage in the interest? Why?

11. How did John identify Jesus for his disciples? (1:37)

12. What did John’s disciples call Jesus? (1:38) What does this tell the reader about their opinion of Jesus? Who/What was a Rabbi?

13. What words did the author interpret for us? (1:37, 41, 42) Why?

14. What did Andrew and Philip tell others about Jesus when they said, "Come and See"? (1:41, 1:45)

15. What convinced Nathanael that Jesus was the Son of God? (1:47–50) How is this different than the others?

16. What did Jesus tell Nathanael he would see? (1:51)

Reflection Questions

17. How will you show your trust in the God who knows all about you this week?

18. What stereotypes about Christ prevent people from trusting Him today?

19. How can Jesus’ identity as the Son of God inspire your confidence in Him?

20. How would you share your faith with a skeptical person this week?