People
Stories
Symbols
Distinctives
100

I ate locusts and honey, and prepared the way for Jesus.

Who is John the Baptist.

100

Jesus tells this person, “You must be born again/from above."

Who is Nicodemus.

100

In John 4, this symbol represents eternal satisfaction that human effort cannot achieve.

What is living water.

100

John uses this word to describe miracles that reveal who Jesus truly is.

What are signs.

200

This character leaves her water jar behind, showing her shift in priorities after meeting Jesus.

Who is the Samaritan woman.

200

Jesus crosses cultural and religious boundaries when he speaks with this person at a well.

Who is the Samaritan woman.

200

In John 6, this symbol causes confusion because the crowd interprets it physically rather than spiritually.

 

What is the bread of life.

200

In the prologue, John repeatedly uses this title to describe Jesus — the one he uses again and again in the opening verses.

What is “the Word”?

300

This person is surprised that Jesus knows him under the fig tree and declares, “You are the Son of God.”

Who is Nathanael.

300

The crowds misunderstand Jesus’ sign in this story because they focus on physical food rather than its meaning.

What is the feeding of the 5,000.

300

In John 3, this symbol is used to describe how the Spirit works in unseen but powerful ways.

What is the wind / Spirit.

300

John includes several statements where Jesus reveals his identity using divine Old Testament language.

What are the “I am” sayings.

400

After many disciples turn away in John 6, this person says to Jesus, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.

Who is Peter.

400

This story shows Jesus healing with just a word, demonstrating authority that does not depend on physical presence.

What is the healing of the official’s son.

400

In John 1, this symbol represents both guidance and revelation, shining in the darkness and not being overcome.

What is light.

400

 John explains the purpose of his Gospel as helping people respond in this way to Jesus.

What is believing that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God.