Read & listen
John 1:1–5
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.2He was with God in the beginning.3Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.4In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.5The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Slow reading
Natural reading
Vocabulary
Words to know
beginning
the time when something starts
light
what makes seeing possible; John also uses it as a spiritual picture
overcome
to defeat or gain victory over
English focus
Notice the English
“Was” is the past form of “is.” John repeats “the Word was...” to give special emphasis.
Understand the Bible
What does the passage say?
John begins before the creation of the world. He says the Word was already there. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Think about it
What does John tell us about Jesus before speaking about His earthly life?
Learn by doing
Practice & games
Different lessons can use different activities. You do not have to use every game in every lesson.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Quick quiz
💡 Need a hint?
Look again at the Bible passage before choosing.
What was made through the Word?
MATCHING
Match the ideas
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Start with the word whose meaning you know best.
Word
light
beginning
CROSSWORD
Mini crossword
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All the answers come from this lesson.
Mini crossword challenge. Type the answer for each clue.