John Bible Study - Lesson 2

John Bible Study - Lesson 2

Read the passage below using the 2 different Bible translations:

John 1:6-13 New International Version (NIV)

⁶ There was a man sent from God whose name was John. ⁷ He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.  ⁸ He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.

⁹ The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. ¹⁰ He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. ¹¹ He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. ¹² Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— ¹³ children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.

John 1:6-13 Living Bible (NLT)

⁶ God sent a man, John the Baptist, ⁷ to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony. ⁸ John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light. ⁹ The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

¹⁰ He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him. ¹¹ He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. ¹² But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. ¹³ They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.

Note:

Here are the 3 questions for you to answer. I have given some basic answers below the questions to help you understand the passage. Answer the questions first yourself before you look at my answers. Take a moment before you begin and ask God to help you understand what you are reading.

3 questions to answer:

1.    Content: What is this passage about?

2.    Lesson: What do I learn from this passage?

3.    Application: How can I apply what I have learned to my life?

Answers to the questions above and some background:

Content: What is this passage about?

·        God sent John The Baptist to prepare everyone to receive the Messiah

·        The Messiah is Jesus

·        The “world” rejects Jesus as the Messiah

·        All who believe in Jesus are children of God

·        All who believe have a new spiritual birth

Lesson: What do I learn from this passage?

·        John the Baptist testifies about Jesus being the light, the Messiah

·        John the Baptist is only the witness to the light, not the Messiah

·        Jesus is the light who gives light (Truth) and new life to everyone who us willing to receive it

·        The world continues to reject Jesus as the Son of God

·        Salvation (deliverance from sin and its consequences through faith in Jesus) comes to those who believe and receive Jesus as Lord and Savior

·        All those who believe and receive Jesus as Lord have a spiritual rebirth.

·        A spiritual rebirth means you become a child of God, sin will no longer keep you in bondage, no longer will you be separated from God. The Holy Spirit indwells in you: teaching, comforting and counseling you as well as provide you with wisdom, discernment, and the perspective you need to navigate these turbulent times we are all facing in this broken world. You become a friend of God and receive eternal life.

Application: How can I apply what I have learned to my life?

·        Just as John The Baptist told others about Jesus, we can do the same

·        We can live joyfully knowing Jesus welcomes us into His family when we believe and take to heart He is the True Messiah

·        Knowing and believing in Jesus leads to a new spiritual awakening and existence. Therefore, we can live with a new eternal perspective.

Don’t forget:

John’s main purpose in writing this Gospel:

·        To tell the world that Jesus is the Messiah for the Jews and Gentiles

·        The events were recorded so that we might believe and have eternal life

John 20:30-31 New International Version (NIV)

The Purpose of John’s Gospel

³⁰ Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. ³¹ But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

Questions to ponder:

·        Can you imagine having a new and joyful Spirit filled life?

·        What would it take to invite Jesus into your life?

·        Knowing what you know about Jesus, are you willing to share your personal God encounter story?

·        Do you ever desire to be part of something greater than yourself?

·        What would it be like for you to walk in God’s light day after day?

·        Do you want the light to overcome the darkness in your life?

Have a great week…………….Dave