John Chapter 1 (NKJV) Study Guide & Worksheet — Religious Studies, English & History for 8-Year-Olds

Instructions

1. Read John Chapter 1 in your Bible (NKJV). You may want to read it with an adult or a friend.
2. Complete the sections in order. The questions start easy and get a little more challenging as you go!
3. Use the "Think About It" boxes to connect the story to your own life.
4. Try the Detective Challenge at the end if you want an extra goal!

Section 1: The Big Beginning

Read verses 1-5 to find the answers.

1. In the beginning was the Word. Who is the "Word" referring to?

   • [ ] A literal book
   • [ ] Jesus
   • [ ] A cloud

2. All things were made through Him. If Jesus made everything, name three things in nature He created:

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3. The light shines in the , and the darkness did not it. (Hint: Look at verse 5!)

Section 2: Meeting John the Baptist

Read verses 6-8 and 19-23.

True or False? (Circle one)

• John the Baptist was the Light. TRUE / FALSE
• John was sent to tell people about the Light. TRUE / FALSE
• John called himself "the voice of one crying in the wilderness." TRUE / FALSE

Section 3: The Names of Jesus

In John Chapter 1, people use many different names to describe who Jesus is. Fill out the table below using the verses provided.

Section 4: Follow Me!

Read verses 35-51.

When Jesus started His ministry, He began calling friends to follow Him. These friends were called disciples.

1. Andrew was so excited to meet Jesus that the first thing he did was find his brother. What was his brother's name? (Verse 40-42)

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2. Jesus found Philip and said two simple words to him. What were they? (Verse 43) "____ ____"

3. Think About It: Andrew told his brother about Jesus right away. If you found something amazing, who is the first person you would want to tell? Why?

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Section 5: The Detective Challenge (Advanced)

Nathanael was surprised that Jesus knew him before they even met! Jesus told Nathanael He saw him sitting under a specific type of tree.

What kind of tree was it? (Verse 48) __

How would you feel if Jesus told you He already knew everything about you?

• [ ] Scared
• [ ] Loved and Seen
• [ ] Surprised
• [ ] Other: ____

Answer Key

Section 1: The Big Beginning

1. Jesus
2. (Any three: e.g., Trees, Animals, Stars, Oceans)
3. Darkness / Comprehend (or Overcome)

Section 2: Meeting John the Baptist

• False (He came to bear witness to the Light)
• True
• True

Section 3: The Names of Jesus

• Verse 1: The Word (He was with God and was God)
• Verse 41: The Messiah/The Christ (The Anointed One)
• Verse 49: The Son of God (His divine relationship)
• Verse 49: The King of Israel (His leadership/authority)
• Verse 51: The Son of Man (His humanity/connection to us)

Section 4: Follow Me!

1. Simon Peter
2. "Follow Me"
3. (Personal response)

Section 5: Detective Challenge

• A Fig Tree
• (Personal response)