John 1 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: The Word Became Flesh

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolJesus Is the Light

lightlj and scrolllj and dovelj and heart

Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenJesus Is the Light

LIGHT → picture 2LAMB → picture 4DOVE → picture 1WORD → picture 3

Grade 1The Word Became Flesh

In the beginning was the Word → picture 4The light shines in the darkness → picture 1The Lamb of God → picture 5The Spirit like a dove → picture 2Come and see → picture 3

Order:

1. In the beginning was the Word2. The light shines in the darkness3. The Lamb of God4. The Spirit like a dove5. Come and see

Grade 2The Light Shines

Who is the Word? Jesus (circle)
What did God make through the Word? All things (circle)
What can the dark not do to Jesus' light? Put it out (circle)
What did John call Jesus? The Lamb of God (circle)
What did the men tell their friends? Come and see (circle)

Grade 3The Lamb of God

How does the Gospel of John begin? In the beginning, like Genesis
What does it mean that the Word became flesh? God's Son became a real human being, Jesus.
What happens to everyone who receives Jesus? They become children of God.
What did John the Baptist see come down on Jesus? The Spirit, like a dove
Whom did Andrew bring to Jesus? His brother Simon (Peter)

1: In the beginning was the Word2: The light shines in the darkness3: The Lamb of God4: The Spirit like a dove5: Come and see

Grade 4In the Beginning Was the Word

What three things does John say about the Word in the beginning? He existed, He was with God, and He was God.
What right does Jesus give to those who believe in His name? The right to become children of God
How has the Son made God known? He became flesh and lived among us, full of grace and truth.
What did Andrew tell his brother Simon? That they had found the Messiah

Word bank: 1. Word; 2. God; 3. light; 4. Lamb; 5. Simon

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5Full of Grace and Truth

How do the first words of John connect to Genesis 1? Both begin with In the beginning; as God spoke light at creation, the Word brings life and light.
What does it mean that the Word became flesh and lived among us? The eternal Son of God took on a human body and lived among people.
What came through Moses, and what came through Jesus Christ? The law came through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Why did John call Jesus the Lamb of God? A lamb was used for sacrifice, so the title pointed to Jesus' death for sin.
How did the first disciples come to Jesus? One by one, as people brought others (Andrew brought Simon, Philip brought Nathanael).

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.