Calling Disciples Story in John 1

Story Walkthrough

Jesus’ Advocate (35-37) – John called Jesus the Lamb of God. John wanted his disciples to believe in Jesus. Some of them left John and began following Jesus.

Drawings: John (man, flame, flag) kept telling others that Jesus is the Lamb (sheep) of God (crown & cloud).

Come & See (38-42) – John’s disciples spent time with Jesus to see if he was the Messiah. They believed, and brought others to meet him. Andrew recruited Peter.

Drawings: Jesus (man & cross) invited his new disciples to visit him at home (house & open door).

Doubt & Faith (43-49) – Philip told Nathanael about Jesus, but he was skeptical. Jesus proved himself to Nathanael, who called him God’s Son and Israel’s King.

Drawings: Some disciples immediately believed (man, flame, branch, flag). Other disciples hesitated (man).

Angels’ King (50-51) – Jesus prepared Nathanael to see wonders. He would see angels traveling between heaven and earth. Jesus is King of Heaven’s Angels.

Drawings: Jesus (king & cross) prophesied that Nathanael would see angels visit him (kneeling angel).

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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