21 | John 1:35-51

In Season 2, Episode 21, the podcast team continues to unpack John 1 and the 7 Marks of Discipleship.

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Scripture 

Primary Text: John 1:35-51

Observations & Applications

1. What do you notice about how people come to follow Jesus in this passage?

2. When Jesus sees Nathanael, He says, “Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.” Nathanael is surprised and asks how Jesus knows him. What do you think Jesus meant by this statement, and why did it impact Nathanael so deeply?

3. In verse 46, Nathanael skeptically asks, “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Philip simply responds, “Come and see.” What can we learn from Philip’s approach to Nathanael’s doubts?

4. Jesus tells Nathanael, “You will see greater things than these.” What does this statement reveal about the ongoing journey of faith?

S.O.A.P. METHOD

Use this tool to study God’s Word 

SCRIPTURE 

Write which passage of scripture you are reading. 

OBSERVATION

What is this text saying? What is the context? How does it fit with the verses before and after it? Are there any commands or instructions? 

APPLICATION 

How can you apply this verse to your life? What does this mean today? What is God saying to you? 

PRAYER

Respond to the passage in prayer. Ask God to help you apply this truth to your life and spend some time listening to what He may be telling you.