Yahweh’s Word Story in John 1

Story Walkthrough

Eternal Life (1-5) – Jesus is God’s Word. God made everything through Jesus. Jesus is God’s Light, bringing Truth to the nations and defeating darkness.

Drawings: God (king) created all things (earth & stars) through his Word. Jesus (man & cross) is God’s Word.

John’s Testimony (6-11) – John Baptizer is Jesus’ ambassador. John testified that Jesus is the Savior of the World, a world that would reject him as Messiah.

Drawings: John (man & water) proclaimed the Good News (torch) that the Messiah was here (man & cross).

Redeemer & Restorer (12-15) – Many will not believe in  Jesus, and remain in bondage. Those who believe are born again. They are restored as God’s eternal family.

Drawings: Two choices about Jesus (line): reject him (man & chains) or believe in him (woman & flag).

Father Revealer (16-18) – Jesus came to reveal God’s glory. We can know who God is by studying Jesus. Following Jesus leads to a life of perpetual blessing.

Drawings: Jesus (man & cross) shows us the way back to God (king), and how to live in his Kingdom (flag).

Discipleship Activities

• Pray. Listen to the story. Draw the story.
• Practice telling the story with the drawings.
• Create your own drawings to illustrate the story.
• Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal his wisdom.
• Pray. What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do next?
• Go and tell the story to someone. Discuss the story.
• Make disciples. Teach others how to hear the Spirit.

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