Guidelines
1.Spread out the work over several days. Allow time for the things God is teaching you to sink in.
2.Pray each time before you start. Pray for a humble heart and ask God to help you to understand and apply what you have learned.
3.Unless specified, answer the questions without consulting the Commentary or Internet. The goal is to develop a habit to think and meditate God’s Word on your own with the help of Holy Spirit.
Andrew and Philip
Introduction
“As far as we know, Andrew never preached to multitudes or founded any churches. He never wrote an epistle. He isn't mentioned in the book of Acts or any of the epistles. Andrew is more a silhouette than a portrait on the pages of Scripture. In fact, the Bible does not record what …show more content…
How will you answer them? What do you learn from Andrew’s and Philip’s description of Jesus?
Peter is a natural leader who is always the center of attention. Andrew is the opposite. He is usually hiding in the background.
If you have sibling, do you have similar or opposite personalities? How are you similar or different?
Whom do you identify yourself more (Peter or Andrew)?
Do you think the church need more people like Peter or Andrew? Why?
Read John 1:46-50
What was Nathanael initial response to Philip’s introduction of Jesus? Why he had an unfavorable view of Jesus?
He looked down on Jesus because He is from small town.
What did Philip do after hearing his negative comment?
Philip just told him to come and see.
What changed Nathanael view of Jesus?
A miracle - Jesus saw and knew about him from far away before Philip called him.
Reflection and Sharing
Recall the time when you first accepted Christ as your savior. When and where? How did you feel? Was there someone in particular you wanted to bring to Jesus after your conversion? Who?
What do you learn from this incident of Philip and Nathanael when people reject your sharing of the
1.Spread out the work over several days. Allow time for the things God is teaching you to sink in.
2.Pray each time before you start. Pray for a humble heart and ask God to help you to understand and apply what you have learned.
3.Unless specified, answer the questions without consulting the Commentary or Internet. The goal is to develop a habit to think and meditate God’s Word on your own with the help of Holy Spirit.
Andrew and Philip
Introduction
“As far as we know, Andrew never preached to multitudes or founded any churches. He never wrote an epistle. He isn't mentioned in the book of Acts or any of the epistles. Andrew is more a silhouette than a portrait on the pages of Scripture. In fact, the Bible does not record what …show more content…
How will you answer them? What do you learn from Andrew’s and Philip’s description of Jesus?
Peter is a natural leader who is always the center of attention. Andrew is the opposite. He is usually hiding in the background.
If you have sibling, do you have similar or opposite personalities? How are you similar or different?
Whom do you identify yourself more (Peter or Andrew)?
Do you think the church need more people like Peter or Andrew? Why?
Read John 1:46-50
What was Nathanael initial response to Philip’s introduction of Jesus? Why he had an unfavorable view of Jesus?
He looked down on Jesus because He is from small town.
What did Philip do after hearing his negative comment?
Philip just told him to come and see.
What changed Nathanael view of Jesus?
A miracle - Jesus saw and knew about him from far away before Philip called him.
Reflection and Sharing
Recall the time when you first accepted Christ as your savior. When and where? How did you feel? Was there someone in particular you wanted to bring to Jesus after your conversion? Who?
What do you learn from this incident of Philip and Nathanael when people reject your sharing of the