Feb. 4 | Discovery Questions

1. When did Jesus first become real to you? 

Ask two people to read aloud John 1:35, 40-50; 2:1-11, one after the other, preferably from different Bible versions. Then ask a third person to briefly summarize the passage. 

2. How do you think John might have felt when two of his disciples chose to leave him and follow Jesus? Create a short list of possible positive and negative feelings. 

3. Why do you think Jesus asked the two disciples, “What do you want?” when he already knew their intent?  

4. How does the story of Andrew bringing Simon to Jesus exemplify the importance of sharing our faith with others?  

5. Thinking about Simon’s and Nathanael’s encounters with Jesus in this passage, how can our lives be transformed through an encounter with Jesus? 

6. Jesus told Nathanael, “You believe I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You will see greater things than that.” What “greater things” was Jesus speaking about? 

7. During the wedding at Cana, what does Jesus’ response to his mother about the wine running out tell us about the timing of his miracle? 

8. How does this event and the accompanying miracle demonstrate Jesus’ compassion and willingness to help? 

9. How is this miracle at the wedding a revelation of Jesus divine authority and power? 

10. Based on our study and discussion, complete the sentence: “I will . . .” 

For Next Week: Read and reflect on John 4:43-54; 5:1-14. You can also read next week’s supplemental texts as well as the Study and Application sections as part of your personal study.