Prepared by William Earnhardt, for Sabbath School class, November 9, 2024.

Main Theme: This week’s lesson looks at some of those who witnessed and testified about Jesus. In each of these incidents, some aspects of who Jesus really is are revealed, and together they create a deeper vision of Jesus, the Messiah.

Read in Class: John 1:32-36 and Jon 3:25-36. Ask the class to define the common thread between these passages.

Study: How does John the Baptist compare himself to Jesus? What are some things John Said about the Messiah that may have surprised his listeners?

Apply: How can we learn the lesson of humility before both God and humanity? What can we learn from the example of John here about humility of the soul?

Share: Your friend asks you how you came to realize that Jesus is the Messiah and your personal Savior? What do you tell your friend?

Read in Class: John 6:51-71. Ask the class to summarize this passage.

Study: What did Jesus say that people had trouble accepting?

Apply: What can we learn from this story about the fact that the majority is usually wrong? Why must we remember this, especially with the aspects of our faith that are unpopular with the ­majority—even the majority of Christians?

Share: Your friend asks, what did Jesus mean by “eat my flesh and drink my blood?” What do you tell your friend?

Read in Class: Matthew 3:17 and John 5:36-38. Define the common thread of these passages.

Study: What does the Father say about Jesus, and what does Jesus say about the Father?

Apply: Read 2 Peter 1:16-21. How would we know the truth about Jesus as our atoning sacrifice unless it were revealed to us? Why, then, is knowing the Bible and what it teaches about Jesus so crucial?

Share: Your friend asks, “How can I know if God is well pleased with me?” What do you tell your friend?

Read in Class: John 7:37-53. Ask the class to summarize this passage.

Study: When Jesus spoke to the Jews attending the Feast of Tabernacles, what was the response of many in the crowd?

Apply: In John 7:47-48, the leaders imply that the people should not believe in Jesus since the leaders don’t believe in Him. How much influence do you allow leaders to have over what you believe? See Truth is not a Popularity Contest.

Share: In your sphere of influence what has been your testimony about Jesus? Is there someone you can share your testimony with this week?