John Chapter 1 (NKJV) Study Guide — Worksheet for 12-Year-Olds (Religious Studies, English & History)

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Instructions

  1. Read John Chapter 1 in the New King James Version (NKJV) before starting this worksheet.
  2. Complete each section in order. The questions will start with basic observations and move toward deeper analysis.
  3. Use the text to find your answers. Look for specific keywords like "Light," "Witness," and "The Word."
  4. Reflect on the personal application questions at the end.

Section 1: In the Beginning

Read verses 1-5 and verse 14.

  1. In verse 1, who is "the Word"?

  2. According to verse 3, how much of creation was made through Him?

    • [ ] Most things
    • [ ] All things
    • [ ] Only the spiritual things

  3. In verse 4, what was the "light of men"?

  4. Word Study: Verse 14 says, "And the Word became __ and dwelt among us."

Section 2: The Witness

Read verses 6-8 and 19-23.

  1. God sent a man named John (John the Baptist). What was his primary mission according to verse 7?

  2. When the priests and Levites asked John who he was, he quoted the prophet Isaiah. What did he call himself? (Verse 23)

    • [ ] The King of Israel
    • [ ] The Messiah
    • [ ] The voice of one crying in the wilderness

Section 3: The Many Names of Jesus

John Chapter 1 uses many different titles to describe who Jesus is. Complete the table below by finding the verse where the title is mentioned and explaining what you think that title means.

Title of Jesus Verse # What this title tells us about Him
The Word v. 1 He is God’s message and communication to the world.

Section 4: "Come and See"

Read verses 35-51.

  1. When Andrew first followed Jesus, what was the first thing he did? (Verse 41)

  2. Philip found Nathanael and told him about Jesus. When Nathanael was skeptical, what three-word invitation did Philip give him in verse 46? " _____"

  3. Real-World Connection: Andrew and Philip didn't give a long speech to convince their friends; they just invited them to meet Jesus. How can you use the "Come and See" approach today when sharing something you are passionate about with a friend?

Section 5: The Challenge (Deep Dive)

  1. In verse 51, Jesus mentions "heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man." This is a reference to a famous dream a man named Jacob had in the Old Testament (Genesis 28). Why do you think Jesus describes Himself as a "bridge" or "ladder" between heaven and earth?

Answer Key

Section 1

  1. Jesus (The Son of God/God)
  2. All things
  3. Life (The life was the light of men)
  4. Flesh

Section 2

  1. To bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe.
  2. The voice of one crying in the wilderness.

Section 3 (Possible Answers)

  • The Light (v. 4-9): He brings truth and exposes darkness.
  • Only Begotten Son (v. 14/18): His unique relationship to the Father.
  • Lamb of God (v. 29/36): He is the sacrifice for sin.
  • Rabbi (v. 38): He is a Great Teacher.
  • Messiah/Christ (v. 41): The Anointed One/Saviour.
  • Son of God (v. 49): His divine nature.
  • King of Israel (v. 49): His authority over God's people.
  • Son of Man (v. 51): His humanity and connection to prophecy.

Section 4

  1. He found his own brother, Simon (Peter), and brought him to Jesus.
  2. "Come and see."
  3. Student response: Focuses on invitation/personal experience rather than arguing.

Section 5

  1. Student response: Should reflect that Jesus is the way for humans to reach God/Heaven; He connects the divine and the human.
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