“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us,
and we saw His glory,
glory as of the only begotten from the Father,
full of grace and truth”
(John 1:14).
From his fullness we have all received,
grace upon grace.
The law indeed was given through Moses;
grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son,
who is close to the Father's heart,
who has made him known
(John 1:16-18).
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Twelve Reasons for Everyone to Follow Jesus
The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples,
and as he watched Jesus walk by,
he exclaimed,
“Look, here is the Lamb of God!”
The two disciples heard him say this,
and they followed Jesus (John 1:35-37).
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Jesus Invites You to Come and See
Jesus said to them, “Come and see.”
They came and saw where he was staying,
and they remained with him that day.
It was about four o’clock in the afternoon.
(John 1:39).
He [Andrew] brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said,
“You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter).
(John 1:42).
Lesson 1: John 1:1-14
King James Version
John 1:1-14 KJV Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:1-14 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version Student Study Handout for John 1:1-14
New American Standard Bible
John 1:1-14 NASB Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:1-14 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 1:1-14
New International Version
John 1:1-14 NIV Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:1-14 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version Student Study Handout for John 1:1-14
New Revised Standard Version
John 1:1-14 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:1-14 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 1:1-14
Audio Edition John 1:1-14 Commentary and Lesson
Audio Edition John 1:1-14 Commentary and Lesson
Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson
Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 1:1-14
Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 1:1-14
Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 1:1-14
Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 1:1-14
Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson
Class Preparation Guide
Class Preparation Guide for John 1:1-14
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THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
The Light of the World is Jesus in John 1:1-5
The Light of Jesus' Face in Psalm 4
Responsive Reading and Prayer From Psalm 4
The True Life and The True Light
TO BELIEVERS, JESUS IS MORE THAN OUR SAVIOR
“But to all who received him,
who believed in his name,
he gave power (or the right) to become children of God ”
(John 1:12).
To Believers, Jesus is More Than Our Savior
To Believers, Jesus is More Than Our Savior (Large Print)
THE DIFFERENCE IN JESUS
“But to all who received him,
who believed in his name,
he gave power to become children of God ”
(John 1:12).
The Difference in Jesus and the Difference Jesus Makes
The Difference in Jesus and the Difference Jesus Makes (Large Print)
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON
“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us,
and we saw His glory,
glory as of the only begotten from the Father,
full of grace and truth”
(John 1:14).
The Power of the Word
The Power of the Word (Large Print)
The Power of the Word (Bulletin Size)
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 1:1-14
Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 1:1-14 (Large Print)
Application for John 1:1-14
Application — Five Takeaways for John 1:1-14
Application — Five Takeaways for John 1:1-14 (Large Print)
Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review
Crossword Puzzle for John 1:1-14
True and False Test for John 1:1-14
Word Search Puzzle for John 1:1-14
Praying Through John 1:1-14
Praying Through John 1:1-14
Praying Through John 1:1-14 (Large Print)
The International Bible Study Forum
IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students
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Lesson 2: John 1:15-23
King James Version
John 1:15-23 KJV Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:15-23 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version Student Study Handout for John 1:15-23
New American Standard Bible
John 1:15-23 NASB Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:15-23 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 1:15-23
New International Version
John 1:15-23 NIV Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:15-23 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version Student Study Handout for John 1:15-23
New Revised Standard Version
John 1:15-23 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:15-23 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 1:15-23
Audio Edition John 1:15-23 Commentary and Lesson
Audio Edition John 1:15-23 Commentary and Lesson
Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson
Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 1:15-23
Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 1:15-23
Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 1:15-23
Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 1:15-23
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Class Preparation Guide
Class Preparation Guide for John 1:15-23
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INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON
John testified to him and cried out,
“This was he of whom I said,
‘He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’”
(John 1:15).
Who Are John and Jesus
Who Are John and Jesus - Large Print
Who Are John and Jesus - Bulletin Size
God's Love and Great Mercy Toward Us
From his fullness we have all received,
grace upon grace.
The law indeed was given through Moses;
grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son,
who is close to the Father's heart,
who has made him known
(John 1:16-18).
The Great Mercies of God Toward Us
The Great Mercies of God Toward Us - Large Print
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 1:15-23
Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 1:15-23 (Large Print)
Application for John 1:15-23
Application — Five Takeaways for John 1:15-23
Application — Five Takeaways for John 1:15-23 (Large Print)
Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review
Crossword Puzzle for John 1:15-23
True and False Test for John 1:15-23
Word Search Puzzle for John 1:15-23
Praying Through John 1:15-23
Praying Through John 1:15-23
Praying Through John 1:15-23 (Large Print)
The International Bible Study Forum
IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students
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Lesson 3: John 1:24-34
King James Version
John 1:24-34 KJV Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:24-34 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version Student Study Handout for John 1:24-34
New American Standard Bible
John 1:24-34 NASB Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:24-34 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 1:24-34
New International Version
John 1:24-34 NIV Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:24-34 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version Student Study Handout for John 1:24-34
New Revised Standard Version
John 1:24-34 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:24-34 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 1:24-34
Audio Edition John 1:24-34 Commentary and Lesson
Audio Edition John 1:24-34 Commentary and Lesson
Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson
Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 1:24-34
Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 1:24-34
Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 1:24-34
Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 1:24-34
Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson
Class Preparation Guide
Class Preparation Guide for John 1:24-34
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Twelve Reasons for Everyone to Follow Jesus
The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples,
and as he watched Jesus walk by,
he exclaimed,
“Look, here is the Lamb of God!”
The two disciples heard him say this,
and they followed Jesus
(John 1:35-37).
Twelve Reasons to Follow Jesus
Twelve Reasons to Follow Jesus - Large Print
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON
The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared,
“Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”
(John 1:29).
Jesus the Lamb of God
Jesus the Lamb of God - Large Print
Jesus the Lamb of God - Bulletin Size
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How God Takes Away Sin
How God Takes Away Sin - Large Print
How God Takes Away Sin - Bulletin Size
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 1:24-34
Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 1:24-34 (Large Print)
Application for John 1:24-34
Application — Five Takeaways for John 1:24-34
Application — Five Takeaways for John 1:24-34 (Large Print)
Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review
Crossword Puzzle for John 1:24-34
True and False Test for John 1:24-34
Word Search Puzzle for John 1:24-34
Praying Through John 1:24-34
Praying Through John 1:24-34
Praying Through John 1:24-34 (Large Print)
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Lesson 4: John 1:35-42
King James Version
John 1:35-42 KJV Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:35-42 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version Student Study Handout for John 1:35-42
New American Standard Bible
John 1:35-42 NASB Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:35-42 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 1:35-42
New International Version
John 1:35-42 NIV Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:35-42 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version Student Study Handout for John 1:35-42
New Revised Standard Version
John 1:35-42 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:35-42 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 1:35-42
Audio Edition John 1:35-42 Commentary and Lesson
Audio Edition John 1:35-42 Commentary and Lesson
Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson
Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 1:35-42
Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 1:35-42
Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 1:35-42
Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 1:35-42
Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson
Class Preparation Guide
Class Preparation Guide for John 1:35-42
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Jesus Invites You to Come and See
Jesus said to them, “Come and see.”
They came and saw where he was staying,
and they remained with him that day.
It was about four o’clock in the afternoon.
(John 1:39).
Jesus Invites You to Come and See
Jesus Invites You to Come and See - Large Print
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON
He [Andrew] brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said,
“You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter).
(John 1:42).
Jesus Will Complete His Plan for Us
Jesus Will Complete His Plan for Us - Large Print
Jesus Will Complete His Plan for Us - Bulletin Size
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 1:35-42
Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 1:35-42 (Large Print)
Application for John 1:35-42
Application — Five Takeaways for John 1:35-42
Application — Five Takeaways for John 1:35-42 (Large Print)
Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review
Crossword Puzzle for John 1:35-42
True and False Test for John 1:35-42
Word Search Puzzle for John 1:35-42
Praying Through John 1:35-42
Praying Through John 1:35-42
Praying Through John 1:35-42 (Large Print)
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Lesson 5: John 1:43-51
King James Version
John 1:43-51 KJV Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:43-51 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version Student Study Handout for John 1:43-51
New American Standard Bible
John 1:43-51 NASB Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:43-51 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 1:43-51
New International Version
John 1:43-51 NIV Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:43-51 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version Student Study Handout for John 1:43-51
New Revised Standard Version
John 1:43-51 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary
John 1:43-51 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 1:43-51
Audio Edition John 1:43-51 Commentary and Lesson
Audio Edition John 1:43-51 Commentary and Lesson
Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson
Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 1:43-51
Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 1:43-51
Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 1:43-51
Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 1:43-51
Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson
Class Preparation Guide
Class Preparation Guide for John 1:43-51
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INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON
“Nathanael replied, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!’”
(John 1:49).
How Believers Come to Believe in Jesus
How Believers Come to Believe in Jesus - Large Print
How Believers Come to Believe in Jesus - Bulletin Size
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 1:43-51
Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 1:43-51 (Large Print)
Application for John 1:43-51
Application — Five Takeaways for John 1:43-51
Application — Five Takeaways for John 1:43-51 (Large Print)
Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review
Crossword Puzzle for John 1:43-51
True and False Test for John 1:43-51
Word Search Puzzle for John 1:43-51
Praying Through John 1:43-51
Praying Through John 1:43-51
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