John 1:19-35

John 1:19-35 Stop! Look! Listen! Bible Study

STOP! Ask: Which Bible translation am I using, and why? Read each word slowly and make a list of those words/concepts that you do not fully understand.

Read the verses. Slow down and read each word. This is the general overview section.

LOOK!
Here is where you do your main research. Begin by reading it again. Again look for words you do not understand; also look for special words like “because”, “for,” when it means because, and “but.”

Research the words/concepts you noted that you do not fully understand.


Ask and answer questions from what you have read:

The writer goes from saying that Jesus is God, and "was there in the beginning," right to the baptism of Jesus. Why might he have left out the story of Mary, Joseph and Elizabeth (she did figure into this part of the story if you remember her relationsiip to John the baptizer.)

Who did the Jews mean when they spoke of the "Christ," "Elijah" and "the Prophet?"

Who is the "John"? What is his relationship to Jesus?

Verse 29 is a key verse. Jesus is telling them that salvation is not just for the Jews. Who is the Lamb and why is that title used?

VS 31 mentions ‘Israel.” What is the context? What does this verse mean?

What titles are given to Jesus in these verses? What do they represent?

Notice the mention of the Holy Spirit…this is the first time the HS is really mentioned to the people.

How is 2 Tim. 3:16-17 applied to these verses?

Do you see any “practice” “principle” “precepts” or “progressive revelation”?

How did the author accomplish his point/purpose in these verses? John 20:30-31 and 21:24-25 Do we see Jesus as God here? Who testifies that Jesus is God in this portion of Scripture?

LISTEN! This is the most important section of our study. Why bother to study if we are not going to “Listen” and apply God’s Word to our lives?
Always ask:
What is God trying to say to me?
What if these verses had been left out of Scripture?
How can I apply these verses to my life today in 2011?