LESSON 5—The First Disciples and the First Miracle

Ques-ons and Answers—Student Guide

Lesson goal: The goal of this lesson is to answer the ques2ons, “How did Jesus call his first disciples, and
what was his first miracle?”
Pre-Lesson Prepara-on
Read John 1:35–2:12.

Think
Think about this: Have you ever been at a celebra2on or a party where they ran out of wine,
like at a wedding recep2on? What did the bride and groom do? This happened at a wedding
celebra2on that Jesus and his disciples aKended. Let’s look closer at the sec2on that you
read in John 1:35–2:12.
Evaluate
1. Who are the characters in this story?
2. What are the objects in this story?
3. Where did this story happen?
4. When did this story happen?
5. What is the problem?
6. What events occurred in this story?
7. Is the problem solved?

Learn
8. What is the main theme of this lesson?
9. What sin or sins does this lesson teach you to confess?
10. Where do you see the love of God in this lesson?
11. What does God teach you to do in this lesson?

Lead
12. What would be a good situa2on in which to share this message?

Addi-onal ques-ons
13. List everything you know about Joseph and Mary in the Bible.
14. Who was John, and what are the characteris2cs of his gospel?
15. List the 12 disciples of Jesus and share some of their characteris2cs. (See MaKhew
10:1-4; Mark 3:13-19; and Luke 6:12-16.)
Lesson wrap-up
16. How did Jesus call his first disciples, and what was his first miracle?