"Come and You Will See"

(9-10-06)

John 1:35-51

Key verse 1:39

1. Read verses 35-36. What does John's testimony reveal about Jesus?  What can we learn from John?  

2. Read verses 37-38.  Why did Jesus ask the disciples following him, “What do you want?”  Why do you think it is important to consider this question carefully in following Jesus?  

3.  Read verse 39.  What do you think Jesus meant when he said, “Come, and you will see”?  How can we “come” to Jesus and “see”?

4. Read verses 40-42.  Why do you think Andrew went first to his brother, Simon, after spending the day with Jesus?  What do you think, "We have found the Messiah" meant to Andrew?  Why do you think Jesus gave Simon the name Cephas? 

5.  Read verses 43-46.  How did Philip become a disciple of Jesus?  What does Philip's testimony about Jesus reveal about him?  How did Philip help Nathanael to overcome his prejudice against people from Nazareth?  

6.  Read verses 47-51.  How did Jesus amaze Nathanael?  What was Nathanael's testimony about Jesus?  What promise did Jesus make?