Read: John 2:18-22, Matthew 12:38-41
In what way did Jesus avoid the Jews’ request for a “sign”? Why? How could it have been a trap?
Why is the resurrection the ultimate “sign”? How did Jesus’ response about the temple help the disciples?
Given this all took place in the temple, what does it imply about good versus bad religion? Be specific.
Read: John 2:12-18, Malachi 3:2-3, Psalm 119:105, Proverbs 28:26
Why did the “Jews” (i.e., religious leaders) ask Jesus for a sign? Why would this have been appropriate?
How were they overlooking the actual “sign”? (Malachi 3:2-3) What does this highlight about guiding principles?
How can this easily happen to Christians and churches in today’s affluent world? How is God speaking to you?
Read: John 2:12-17, Matthew 24:1-39, Psalm 139:23-24
Given that Jesus is known for loving the sinner, what surprised you about His response in the temple?
What does this highlight about righteous indignation? What was the primary issue Jesus confronted?
How does this show up in Matthew 24:1-39? How does this speak to you? What steps of protection can you take?
Read: John 2:12-17, Luke 2:41-52, Psalm 69:9
Given that Jesus attended the temple and participated in the festivals, what can be assumed about His perspective?
Why did Jesus’ perspective shift in John 2:15-16? What does this highlight about good versus bad religion?
How can this personally happen to you? What is the solution? Pray and ask God to reveal any spiritual drift.
Read: John 2:12-14, Deuteronomy 16:16-17, Ezekiel 45:21-25
Explain God’s requirements for every Jewish male when it comes to celebrating the Passover. (i.e., travel, sacrifices)
How did Jesus and the disciples participate in these festivals? How does this explain the setting of John 2:12-14?
Why would selling sacrifices not necessarily be a bad thing? What does this teach you about spiritual drifting?
Read: John 2:11, Acts 4:1-22
In what way did the miracles of Jesus relate to the Apostles performing miracles? How did it confirm a message?
What do you think would have happened if the Apostles hadn’t performed miracles? Be specific.
Given miracles were operational during the writing of the New Testament, how does this relate to miracles today?
Read: John 2:11, Hebrews 2:1-4
Explain the spiritual benefit that took place as a result of Jesus turning water into wine. (i.e., faith, belief, etc.)
Why is this important when it comes to the miracle of Jesus? What can happen if this isn’t understood?
How do you see this being misunderstood today? Give an example. How does this adjust your perspective?
Read: John 2:11, 6:14, 9:16-17
Why do you think John equates the miracle at Cana to a “sign”? What does it essentially imply?
Explain how “sign” is used in other parts of the Gospel. What does a “sign” imply to you?
In what way does this help you better understand the role of miracles? Be specific.
Read: John 2:1-10, 5:1-15
In what way was the miracle at Cana and the healing of the invalid similar? (Hint: personal application)
What other miracles can you think of when Jesus used the same approach? Be specific.
Why would a random miracle (i.e., making a bird disappear) have had less of an impact? How does this adjust you?
Read: John 2:1-10
Given Jesus was invited to this wedding, what does it imply about His personal relationship with others?
What was culturally at stake when a wedding celebration ran out of wine? What was Mary trying to do?
What was the personal application when Jesus turned water into wine? How does this relate to Jesus’ miracles?
Read: John 2:1-4, 12:23, 27, 13:1, 16:32, 17:1
In what way was Mary operating from a mother/son perspective when the wine had run out at the wedding?
What does “hour” seem to represent throughout John’s gospel? What was Jesus trying to communicate to Mary?
How does this represent a mother/son shift? What does this also highlight about Jesus’ relationship to the Father?
Read: John 1:35-39, Luke 6:12-16
What is similar and different about John’s list of disciples and Luke’s list? Be specific.
How do the differences relate to their purpose and application? (i.e. John’s reveals evangelism)
Given that Simon Peter had two names, how does this help explain Nathanial and Bartholomew?
Read: John 1:50-51, Daniel 7:13-14, Mark 13:24-27, 14:62
Given that Jesus often referred to himself as “The Son of Man”, what do you think He was implying?
In what way was it different than the “Son of God”? Explain how Daniel 7:13-14 relates.
Why would this have been important to the disciples? How does this demonstrate how God will reveal himself?
Read: John 1:47-51, Genesis 27:1-38, 28:10-13
What was Jesus highlighting about Nathanial by calling him a “true Israelite in whom there is no deceit”?
How did Nathanial’s interaction with Jesus highlight this truth? Why did Nathanial ultimately believe in Jesus?
What did Jesus highlight about himself referencing Genesis 28:10-13? What does this teach about evangelism?
Read: John 1:39, 46-49
How much did John participate in Andrew’s discussion with Jesus? How about Phillip and Nathanial?
What does it highlight about spreading the Gospel and fulfilling the Great Commission? Be specific.
Why is this important to remember when pointing non-Christians to Jesus? How does this adjust your approach?
Read: John 1:42-44, Matthew 4:18-23
How do you see yesterday’s daily devotion (come and see) at work with both Andrew and Phillip?
In what way is Matthew 4:18-23 a different calling? Be specific. What does this imply about discipleship?
Why is this important to recognize in terms of the Gospel? How does this encourage you?
Read: John 1:35-39, Psalm 66:5
What was John highlighting when telling his disciples that Jesus was the “lamb of God”?
What happened after that? What does this highlight about your role in fulfilling the Great Commission?
How does this help you with the topic of evangelism? How will you step into this truth this week?
Read: John 1:29-34, Revelation 5:5-17
Since the beginning of John 1, Jesus was referred to as the Logos, Light, and now Lamb. How do they relate?
In what way will the “Lamb of God” continue to be an eternal name that will refer to Jesus? Why?
How does this truth highlight the real identity of Jesus? Why will this be countercultural today?
Read: John 1:33-34, 3:1-5, Ephesians 3:13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:17
What did John mean by saying Jesus would baptize with the “Holy Spirit”? How did this relate to Nicodemus?
What does this imply about Jesus being a life changer? In what way does this happen to every Christian?
How should this help build confidence in being a Christian? How has this happened to you? Be specific.
Read: John 1:30-32, Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-10, Luke 3:21-22, Matthew 28:20
Given that John was preaching a baptism of repentance, why did Jesus get baptized? (i.e., Jesus was sinless)
In what way did the baptism of Jesus reveal the trinity? How did it also demonstrate Jesus being anointed?
How does this change your perspective? Given baptism is now Christian obedience, how does this effect you?
Read: John 1:29, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Peter 2:24
In what way does Jesus being the lamb of God relate to God’s mercy and forgiveness? Be specific.
How does this also relate to saving faith? What happens when this is removed from the identity of Jesus?
What has been your experience with people talking about a different Jesus? How can you protect against this?
Read: John 1:29, Isaiah 53:6-7, Matthew 26:1-5, 1 Corinthians 5:7
How does Jesus being the lamb of God explain Him being a Savior? How does the cross relate?
In what way did Jesus fulfill the perpetual Jewish sacrificial system? (i.e., “takes away the sin of the world”)
Why is this important when talking to a non-Christian about Jesus? How can this easily get lost in a discussion?
Read: John 1:29, Exodus 12:1-14
Explain the history of the Jewish sacrificial system as presented in Exodus 12. What did it provide?
When Jesus is described as the “lamb of God”, what does this imply? How would Jews have understood this?
In what way have you seen “Passover” celebrations continue with Jews today? Why are Christians different?
Read: John 1:26-28, Matthew 3:11, Luke 3:15-16
Culturally, what did “not worthy to untie” mean? How was John avoiding the leaders question? Why?
Why did John quickly divert to the authority of Jesus? In what way did he protect his message? (The Gospel)
How does this help you when talking about Jesus and the Gospel to others? Be specific.
Read: John 1:24-25, Matthew 21:23-27
Why did the Levites and Priests ask John the Baptist about his “authority”? (Hint: who baptized at the time?)
What were they ultimately trying to do? Why? How did they try to do the same thing to Jesus in the temple?
Given John and Jesus’ encounters, how do you think this relates to today? How does this help you?
Read: John 1:19-23, Isaiah 40:1-3, Matthew 10:16-25
In what way did the Priests and Levites miss the entire message of John the Baptist? Why?
How did they try to fit him into their mold? How did Jesus prepare his disciples regarding this challenge?
How can this same thing happen with Jesus and the Gospel today? How does this help prepare you?
