John 1-6 Overview: Questions for Discussion and Reflection

John 1:10 reads, “He (Jesus) was in the world, and the world was created through Him, yet the world did not recognize Him.” Read the following passages from John’s gospel. In each case, what truth about Jesus did His hearers not recognize?

John 2:18-22—

John 3:1-9—

John 4:7-15—

John 6:48-60—


How is the sacrifice of Jesus’ blood compared to “manna” God provided the Israelites in the wilderness (Psalm 78:23-25)? See Matthew 26:28; Romans 3:25; and Hebrews 9:22.

Read Luke 22:19 and 1 Corinthians 11:25. For what specific purpose are we to partake in the Lord’s Supper?

Mediate on Deuteronomy 8:1-11 and Revelations 3:2-4. Why is remembering important for the Christian?