THE DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

LESSON TWO

Student Instructions:

1. Read the Gospel of John, chapter 1, verse 19 through 51  and  chapter 2.
2. Read the lesson on this page.
3. Answer the questions in Exam 2.

In the first lesson we saw that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is also the Word of God and the Light. By receiving Him and believing in Him, one is made a son of God.

 JOHN SPEAKS TO PEOPLE ABOUT CHRIST, chapter 1,  verses 19-34

 Some men were sent from Jerusalem to ask John if her were the Christ. His answer was: "I am the voice" (v. 23). He  said that he had come only to proclaim Christ to men. The next day John saw Jesus and said, "Behold the Lamb of  God which taketh away the sin of the world." (v.29). To take away sin, Christ had to die as a lamb. He gave His life so  that we would not have to die for our sins. It is for this reason that John called Jesus Christ the Lamb of God. He knew that Christ was the Son of God (v. 34).

 THE FIRST DISCIPLES OF CHRIST, chapter 1, verses 35-51

 When John said that Jesus could take away sins, some wanted to follow Christ. Jesus received them joyfully (v. 39). One of those was Andrew. He brought Simon Peter to Christ (verses 41 and 42).

 The next day Christ saw Philip and said: "Follow me." Philip invited Nathanael to come and see Christ. Nathanael  recognized that Christ was the Son of God and the King of Israel. These men heard the call of Christ and followed Him.

 THE FIRST SIGN, chapter 2.

Jesus, His mother, Mary, and His disciples were invited to a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus took water and  changed it to wine. Mary could not do this and told His disciples, "Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it: (v. 5). Jesus  did this miracle as a sign to his disciples that He was the Son of God. Later, He performed many more miracles.

 The Lord then went to the Temple and drove out those who were doing business in the Temple of God. He told them  that He would give His life and then be resurrected. Many said that they believed in His name (v. 23), but He knew the  hearts of each one. If you will truly believe in Christ as the Son of God and the Lamb of God, He will receive you, making you a son of God.