Session 1 John 1:1-14

MADE KNOWN (JOHN 1:6-8)

John the Baptist’s purpose.

6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John.

7 He came as a witness to testify about the light,
so that all might believe through him.
8 He was not the light,
but he came to testify about the light.

ASK:

• What other titles might be appropriate for John the Baptist to use?
• Lead the group in considering John the Baptist’s role as witness, messenger, and testifier. Suggest that “John the sent” might be a good name based on John 1:6. Note that John wasn’t sent by just anyone; he was sent by God the Father.

DISCUSS:

• What did John emphasize through repetition in this passage? (p. 15)

Help the group understand the importance of keeping the focus on Jesus
and not ourselves as we tell others about Jesus.

TRANSITION:

Often, we hesitate to share
because we worry about how our testimony will reflect on us.
In reality, God simply wants us to point others to Jesus.
If we reflect Him well, people will notice and respond.