For more information about the "7 Arrows" Bible study method, click here. Notes listed below are from Ed Earnest as an encouragement. You prayerfully & carefully study the passage & see what God shows you.
READ John 1:43-2:25 and answer these questions (reviewed at Connection Groups on September 15, 2019).
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE SAY? Jesus begins to show his disciples who he really is by performing a miracle, fulfilled prophecies and teaching with authority.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE MEAN TO ITS ORIGINAL AUDIENCE? Even the best of rabbis don’t perform miracles and make wild claims (like v.2:19). Jesus is proving himself to be more than a “good teacher”.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE TELL US ABOUT GOD? God’s interaction with people is surprising…tender toward common folks in an awkward social situation, tough on people misusing religion for selfish gain $.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE TELL US ABOUT MAN? Jesus met lfe needs of several groups of people and they didn’t even realize it.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE DEMAND OF ME? I should remember that Jesus is working, maybe even behind the scenes revealing himself.
- HOW DOES THIS PASSAGE CHANGE THE WAY I RELATE TO PEOPLE? Some people need a tender friend who can sympathize with their need. Others need their tables turned over.
- HOW DOES THIS PASSAGE PROMPT ME TO PRAY? Lord Jesus, help me to stay the course. Help me to know when to be tender or tough for your name (* just the way you would).