John 1:1–18 — “Seeing Jesus Clearly”

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● When you hear the name “Jesus,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Read John 1:1–18 out loud as a group.

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1. Who is Jesus? (vv. 1–3)

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●  What do these verses say about Jesus’ nature and identity?

●  Why does it matter that Jesus was not created, but eternal?

●  How does seeing Jesus as Creator change how you view your life?

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2. Jesus as Life and Light (vv. 4–5, 9)

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●  What does it mean that Jesus is life and light?

●  Where do people commonly look for “life” apart from Jesus?

●  Where do you see darkness in the world—or in your own life?

 

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3. Witness vs. Savior (vv. 6–8)

●  What was John the Baptist’s role?

●  Why is it important that he was not the light?

●  What does this teach us about our role as Christians?

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4. Rejection and Reception (vv. 9–13)

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●  Why do you think people rejected Jesus then—and still do now?

●  What does it actually mean to “receive” Jesus?

●  What stands out to you about becoming a child of God?

 

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5. The Incarnation (v. 14)

●  What does it mean that “the Word became flesh”?

●  Why is it significant that Jesus came near instead of staying distant?

●  How does this change how you relate to God in hard seasons?

 

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6. Grace and Truth (vv. 16–17)

●  What is the difference between law and grace?

●  Why do we need both grace and truth—not just one?

●  Which do you personally tend to lean toward more?

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7. Knowing God Through Jesus (v. 18)

●  What does this verse teach about knowing God?

●  How does Jesus fully reveal what God is like?

 

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Application

●  Where have you been treating Jesus as part of your life instead of the center?

●  Is there an area of your life where you are resisting surrender?

●  What would it look like this week to actually live like Jesus is Lord?