John part 3- Signs

In his gospel, John described specific events “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.” John 20:30-31.  This week starts the beginning of John’s description of the signs and miracles.  Think about why John chose these particular events in Jesus’ life and what they show us about the nature of Jesus – both as God and man.  Reflect on what they mean to you.  Do you see these as stories in the bible?  Or do they mean more?  After you go through the passages and questions listed below, journal your thoughts.  Ask God to show you what He wants you to see from these two events in Jesus’ life on this earth.

·         Read John 2:1-12

o   What is the first event that John describes?

o   Who was there?

o   What happened?

o   Why do you think that John recorded this particular event?

o   How does this event support that “Jesus is the Christ, the son of God?”

·         Read John 2:13-25

o   Where does this event happen?

o   What was occurring at the Temple?

o   What was Jesus’ reaction?  Why?

o   How does Jesus respond to the Jews in the Temple?  What does his response foretell about what will happen in the future?

o   How does this event support John’s purpose in writing this gospel?

Key Verse for the Week:  John 2:22 “So when He was raised from the dead, His disciples remembered that he said this; and they believed the Scripture and the word which Jesus had spoken.”

 

·         Meditate/Memorize using the key verse above or another you read that impacts you this week.  Consider using this journal prompt: Have you ever experienced something in life that reminded you of a Bible verse?  How did that impact your faith?