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March Bible Study Week 1

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An Inviation to Come and See

SCRIPTURE

JOHN 1:43–51

BACKGROUND & CONTEXT

John the Baptist was the forerunner of the Gospel message. He was tasked with the honor of introducing the Messiah to God’s chosen people, Israel. His message was one of repentance and getting ready for the arrival of the Christ. John’s God-given authority drew people from all over to hear him speak about the coming Christ. When Jesus arrived, John quickly pointed to Jesus and said, “There he is, the one I’ve been telling you about, the Lamb of God.” As John and Andrew did before, Philip invited Nathanael to come and see the Messiah for himself.

Read John 1:43–45 and discuss 1–2 of these questions:

What have you been so excited about that you couldn't keep it to yourself?

Why is Philip so excited to tell Nathanael about Jesus?

What do you think motivated Philip to share Jesus with Nathanael?

Read John 1:46 and discuss 1–2 of these questions:

Why was Nathanael initially skeptical about Jesus?

What do you think are some of the barriers to people coming to Jesus today?

What was your initial response to Jesus when you started your faith journey?

Read John 1:47–51 and discuss 1–2 of these questions:

How did Jesus show that he knew Nathanael?

Do you think this was enough ”proof” for Nathanael?

Jesus knew Nathanael before they had ever met. How does it affect you knowing that Jesus—God himself—knows you better than you know yourself?

CONNECTION:

Other than inviting people to church, how can you invite people to "come and see" Jesus?

APPLY IT

Jesus made it clear that salvation is available to everyone. No one is beyond the saving love of Jesus.

Who will you connect with this week, and how?

MARK OF A DISCIPLE

Disciples of Christ extend Christ’s invitation to others.

Be Specific:

What are you going to do?

When are you going to do it?

Is there someone who can keep you accountable?

PRAYER:

Take time to pray for each other’s applications in the upcoming weeks.

MEMORY VERSE:

Parent Disscussion Questions.:

*Jesus knew Nathanael before they had ever met. How does it affect you knowing that Jesus—God himself—knows you better than you know yourself?

*Why was Nathanael initially skeptical about Jesus, and can you relate? *What do you think are some of the barriers to people coming to Jesus today?