What did John the Baptist do with his disciples?
He pointed Jesus out to them.
What did the disciples of John the Baptist do in
response?
They followed Jesus.
How should this be different today?
It shouldn't. True disciples of Jesus direct everyone who tries to
follow them to follow Jesus instead.
Who were the disciples of John the Baptist who
followed Jesus?
Andrew was one of them and Philip probably was the other (see below).
Why do they reply to Jesus’ question about what they
want with, "where are you staying" (John 1:38)?
Their desire to spend time with Jesus appears implied in their question
about where He is staying.
Until what time did they stay with Jesus that day?
The “tenth hour” (John 1:39) was the tenth hour from sunrise, which was
deemed to be at 6 AM, so they stayed with Jesus until 4 PM.
If you are a Christian, how much time do you spend
with Jesus daily?
Did Andrew introduce Peter and Jesus to each other?
Andrew told Peter about Jesus. Had he also told Jesus who Peter was,
Jesus would not have repeated, “You are Simon, the
son of Jonah” (John 1:42) to Peter. Jesus
"looked at" (John 1:42) and knew who he was.
How?
The Creator knows His work.
What and where are Galilee and Bethsaida?
The body of water most often called the “Sea of
Galilee” (photo) is actually a lake through which the Jordan
River flows in northern Israel. “Galilee” (John 1:43) also refers to the region
around this body of water, and Bethsaida, which means “House
(‘Bet’) of
fish,” is a fishing village on its north shore.
How do you think Andrew and Philip said what they said in
John 1:41 and 45?
They were most likely very excited and said those words in raised
voices. The Bible records events, including many that are highly
emotional, in a dry, matter-of-fact manner.
What is the first thing Andrew and Philip did after
meeting Jesus?
Tell those closest to them about Jesus.
Have you?