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What do we find out about the Word in verse 1?
What do we find out about the Word in verse 1?
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
What relationship did the Word have with creation?
What relationship did the Word have with creation?
Through him everything was made.
What man was sent from God?
What man was sent from God?
John
What was John sent to do?
What was John sent to do?
Who was this man to testify or tell about?
Who was this man to testify or tell about?
What happened to the ones who received 'The Light'?
What happened to the ones who received 'The Light'?
Who is being referred to in verses 1-14?
Who is being referred to in verses 1-14?
What different words are used to refer to him?
What different words are used to refer to him?
What was given through Moses?
What was given through Moses?
What came through Jesus?
What came through Jesus?
Who came to ask questions of John?
Who came to ask questions of John?
Who did they accuse John of being?
Who did they accuse John of being?
Where did all of this happen?
Where did all of this happen?
What did John refer to Jesus as?
What did John refer to Jesus as?
Why did John say he came baptizing?
Why did John say he came baptizing?
What evidence was John to look for to know when he was in the presence of Jesus?
What evidence was John to look for to know when he was in the presence of Jesus?
How many men were with John?
How many men were with John?
What did they call Jesus?
What did they call Jesus?
What was one of the men's names?
What was one of the men's names?
What did Andrew do after spending some time with Jesus?
What did Andrew do after spending some time with Jesus?
What did he refer to Jesus as?
What did he refer to Jesus as?
What did Jesus change Simon's name to?
What did Jesus change Simon's name to?
Who was next to follow Jesus?
Who was next to follow Jesus?
Where was Phillip from?
Where was Phillip from?
Who did Phillip go and get?
Who did Phillip go and get?
Who did Phillip refer to Jesus as?
Who did Phillip refer to Jesus as?
What did Nathanael have to say about Jesus' hometown?
What did Nathanael have to say about Jesus' hometown?
What did Jesus do that surprised Nathanael?
What did Jesus do that surprised Nathanael?
What did Nathanael say in response to Jesus?
What did Nathanael say in response to Jesus?
Who did Jesus refer to himself as?
Who did Jesus refer to himself as?
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Study Notes
Overview of John Chapter 1
- Introduces the concept of "the Word" as divine, existing from the beginning, and being both with God and God himself.
- Highlights the integral relationship between the Word and creation, indicating that everything was made through Him.
The Role of John
- John, sent from God, serves as a witness to testify about the coming of Jesus, referred to as "the Light."
- Those who accept "the Light" are granted the privilege of becoming children of God.
Identification of Jesus
- The chapter identifies Jesus through various titles: the Word, God, the Light, and the Law.
- The Law was delivered through Moses, while grace and truth were brought by Jesus.
Interaction with John
- John is questioned by priests and Levites from Jerusalem, who speculate about his identity and relation to prophets like Elijah and the Messiah.
- The events transpired in Bethany beyond the Jordan, highlighting the setting of John’s ministry.
John's Testimony and Baptism
- John refers to Jesus as the "Lamb of God," indicating His sacrificial role.
- His purpose in baptizing was to reveal Jesus to Israel, with a sign expected from the Spirit (a dove) to recognize Him.
Early Disciples of Jesus
- Two men accompanied John, calling Jesus "Rabbi" – one of whom is identified as Andrew, who later informs his brother Simon about finding the Messiah.
- Jesus renames Simon to Cephas (translated as Peter), indicating a new identity and purpose.
Phillip and Nathanael
- Phillip, from Bethsaida, becomes a follower of Jesus and goes to bring Nathanael.
- Nathanael expresses skepticism about Jesus' hometown, questioning if anything good could come from Nazareth.
- Jesus surprises Nathanael by revealing knowledge about him, leading to Nathanael’s recognition of Jesus as God.
Jesus' Self-Identification
- Jesus refers to Himself as the "Son of Man," emphasizing His humanity and role in fulfilling prophecy.
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