John 1:6–13 Verse by Verse Bible Study

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John 1:6–13 Verse by Verse Bible Study

Welcome back, friends! In our last study, we explored John 1:1–5 and saw how Jesus is the eternal Word of God, the Creator, the source of life, and the Light that darkness cannot overcome. Today, we’re moving into the next section, John 1:6–13. These verses introduce us to John the Baptist, talk about how the world responded to Jesus, and remind us of the amazing privilege of becoming children of God.

Verse by Verse Teaching

John 1:6–8 – “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.”

• Here we meet John the Baptist. He wasn’t the Messiah, but God sent him as a witness — someone who points others to Jesus.
• His entire purpose was to prepare hearts and testify about the Light.
• Application: As Christians, we’re called to do the same. We’re not the Light, but our lives and words should point people to Jesus.

John 1:9 – “The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.”

• Jesus is called the true light — in contrast to every false source of hope.
• His light shines on everyone, meaning no one is excluded. But the choice to receive or reject it still belongs to each person.

John 1:10–11 – “He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.”

• These verses are heartbreaking. The Creator entered His creation, but the world did not recognize Him.
• Even His own people, the Jews, largely rejected Him.
• Application: Rejection of Christ is not new. But it reminds us that following Him may mean being misunderstood or rejected ourselves.

John 1:12–13 – “But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.”

• Here’s the good news! Not everyone rejected Him. Those who receive Him and believe in His name are given the privilege of becoming children of God.
• This is not based on family background, human effort, or personal decision alone — it is the supernatural work of God.
• Application: If you are in Christ, you are not just forgiven — you are part of God’s family. That identity should shape everything about how you live.

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