The Gospel of John
There are 27 books in the New Testament and 39 books in the Old Testament. This book is the _______ book in the ________ Testament.
This book is the 4th book in the New Testament.
According to John 1:43, where did Jesus decide to go when He found Philip?
Galilee
Who did Philip tell Nathanael they had found—the one Moses and the prophets wrote about?
Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph
John 1:45
What did Jesus call Nathanael when He saw him approaching?
A true Israelite (someone from Israel) in whom there is no guile. (dishonest)
John 1:47
What title did Nathanael give Jesus, showing his recognition of His kingship?
Thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel
John 1:49
Who is the author of the Gospel of John?
John, the son of Zebedee. He was also one of Jesus’ original disciples.
According to John 1:43, what did Jesus say to Philip when He called him?
“Follow Me.”
From what town did Nathanael doubt anything good could come?
Nazareth
John 1:46
What did Nathanael ask Jesus after hearing that greeting?
"Whence knowest thou me?" (“How do You know me?”)
John 1:48
What caused Nathanael to believe so quickly in Jesus’ identity?
Jesus’ knowledge that Nathanael was under the fig tree.
John 1:48-49
What is the main purpose John gives for writing his Gospel?
So that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and not just a great prophet, miracle man, or teacher.
Jesus was the only begotten Son of God, and by believing, you may have life in His name.
John 20:31
According to John 1:44, from what city were Philip, Andrew, and Peter?
Bethsaida
What did Philip say to Nathanael to invite him to meet Jesus?
“Come and see.”
John 1:46
What did Jesus say He saw Nathanael under before Philip called him?
A fig tree
John 1:48
What would Nathanael and the others see opened, according to Jesus?
Heaven
John 1:51
According to John 1:1, how does John describe Jesus at the very beginning of his Gospel?
As the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
How does Philip’s interaction with Nathanael show the importance of personal testimony in leading others to Jesus?
Philip didn’t preach or argue; he simply shared his experience and invited Nathanael to “Come and see,” showing that personal witness and simple invitation can lead others to faith.
John 1:45–46
What does Jesus’ knowledge of Nathanael under the fig tree reveal about His nature and relationship with His followers?
It reveals Jesus’ divine insight. He knows people personally and sees their hearts even when they are unseen by others, showing that He is more than a teacher; He is the Son of God who knows us intimately.
John 1:48–49
What did Jesus say Nathanael would see that was greater than being seen under the fig tree?
Thou shalt see greater things than these
John 1:50
How does recognizing who Jesus truly is change the way we see ourselves?
When we realize Jesus is the Son of God and King of Israel, we understand He truly knows us, yet He still calls us to follow Him personally.
John 1:49
According to this lesson, why do you think John focused so much on showing that Jesus knows people personally, like He knew Nathanael?
John wants readers to see that Jesus is both fully divine and deeply personal — He knows hearts, reveals truth, and calls each person to faith.
John 1:47–49; John 2:24–25
John 1:43–44. Why do you think Jesus personally called each disciple instead of gathering a crowd?
Because Jesus calls people individually—He sees and knows each person personally, just as He did Nathanael later in the passage.
John 1:43-44
Why do you think Philip didn’t argue with Nathanael’s doubt but simply said, “Come and see”?
Because true faith comes from personally encountering Jesus, Philip trusted that if Nathanael met Him, he would believe.
John 1:46
What does it mean that Jesus saw Nathanael before Nathanael even came to Him?
It shows Jesus’ divine knowledge and care—He sees our hearts and knows us before we ever seek Him.
John 1:48
What “greater things” did Jesus mean His followers would see?
The revelation of heaven’s activity through Jesus—the connection between God and humanity through the Son of Man.
John 1:50–51