John 4:43-54 | Bible Study Questions

Read John 4:43-54
Where was Jesus’ home town (what region was he from)?
What other locations are mentioned here?
1. Where do the events in verses 46-54 take place?
What is the official’s request?
1. Does Jesus answer his request?
The themes of faith/belief are seen throughout the book of John. Where do you see those words in this passage?

What had happened in Jerusalem? (Verse 45)
Read John 2:23-25
1. Why did those people believe?
2. Do you notice any other similarities between these passages?
How do you think the Official knew that he should go to Jesus for his son to be healed?
Why do you think Jesus says, “Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe”?
The man seems to go to Jesus in faith, then responds with faith at Jesus’ words (verse 50), and then believes after his son his healed (verse 53).
1. Do you think these are examples of different kinds of belief? Why or why not?
2. How is seeing (signs, miracles) related to believing?
3. What do we learn about Jesus in this passage?

If you are a Christian, why do you follow Jesus?
1. What are some bad motivations that someone might call themselves a Christian?
Have you ever been in a situation where you trusted God for something good for you or a loved one, but you didn’t see it right away?
1. What was it like to live in the in-between time?
2. How can we cultivate faith so we can trust God before we see him work?
Pray in light of this passage and about any applications you have made
Sing Christ Is Risen, He is Risen Indeed to God and to one another.

Read John 4:43-54
Where was Jesus’ home town (what region was he from)?
What other locations are mentioned here?
1. Where do the events in verses 46-54 take place?
What is the official’s request?
1. Does Jesus answer his request?
The themes of faith/belief are seen throughout the book of John. Where do you see those words in this passage?

What had happened in Jerusalem? (Verse 45)
Read John 2:23-25
1. Why did those people believe?
2. Do you notice any other similarities between these passages?
How do you think the Official knew that he should go to Jesus for his son to be healed?
Why do you think Jesus says, “Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe”?
The man seems to go to Jesus in faith, then responds with faith at Jesus’ words (verse 50), and then believes after his son his healed (verse 53).
1. Do you think these are examples of different kinds of belief? Why or why not?
2. How is seeing (signs, miracles) related to believing?
3. What do we learn about Jesus in this passage?

If you are a Christian, why do you follow Jesus?
1. What are some bad motivations that someone might call themselves a Christian?
Have you ever been in a situation where you trusted God for something good for you or a loved one, but you didn’t see it right away?
1. What was it like to live in the in-between time?
2. How can we cultivate faith so we can trust God before we see him work?
Pray in light of this passage and about any applications you have made
Sing Christ Is Risen, He is Risen Indeed to God and to one another.