All Posts Archived Lessons New Testament Old Testament Book of Mormon Doctrine & Covenants Search John 1: “We Have Found the Messiah” CFMCorner Jan 12, 2023 2 min read Updated: Jun 24, 2025 CFM: January 16–22 John 1 We Have Found the Messiah Videos and Podcasts Video/Podcast ​Lesson Extension ​Additional Material ​Scripture Central: ​ John 1 ​ ​Follow Him: ​ John 1: Part 1 , Part 2 ​ Line Upon Line ​John 1- Word of Power ​ Teaching with Power ​ John 1 ​ (also available on Apple ) ​Don't Miss This ​ John 1 ​ ​Meridian Magazine CFM John 1 ​ ​CFM New Testament ​ John 1 ​ Handout *For more information regarding these sources, go to Videos and Podcasts under the Resources Tab. Resources and Insights for this Week's Lesson Main Events & Topics Covered Major Events & Doctrines Location Scripture Source Cross-References Prologue (premortal life) ​ John 1:1–18 ( INT ) Matthew 1:1 ( INT ), Luke 1:1–4 ( INT ), JST, John 1:1-34 ; Genesis 1:1 ( INT ); John 16:28 ( INT ); 17:5 INT ; Proverbs 8:22-31 ( INT ); Colossians 1:17 ( INT ); Revelation 1:2,8,11 ( INT ); 2:8 ( INT ); 21:6 ( INT ); 19:13 ( INT ); 22:13 ( INT ); Ephesians 3:9 ( INT ); Hebrews 1:8-13 ( INT ); 1 John 5:7 ( INT ) ​John the Baptist’s testimony ​Bethabara ​ John 1:15–36 ( INT ) ​ Doctrine and Covenants 93:6–18, 26 ​John interrogated by Pharisees & Sadducees ​Bethabara ​ John 1:19–28 ( INT ) ​ Matthew 3:7–9 ( INT ), Luke 3:7–8 ( INT ), Baptism of Jesus ​Jordan River John 1:31–34 ( INT ) ​ 1 Nephi 10:7–10 ; 2 Nephi 31:4–21 ​John’s disciples follow Jesus ​Bethabara ​ John 1:35–51 ( INT ) ​ Seven Names/ Designations: ​ ​John 1:36 “The Lamb of God” ( INT ); 1:38 “Rabbi” ( INT ); 1:41 (Andrew) " Messiah " ( INT ); 1:45 (Phillip) “Jesus of Nazareth” INT ); 1:49 (Nathanael) “Son of God,” “King of Israel” ( INT ); 1:51 (Jesus) “Son of Man” ( INT ) Lamb of God (Atoning sacrifice); Rabbi (Master, Teacher); Messiah (Anointed by God highlighting his status as the High Priest); Jesus of Nazareth (branch of salvation/ deliverance); Son of God (divine role); King of Israel (role of heavenly and earthly authority); Son of Man (love and understanding for humanity) ​Jesus departs for Galilee ​ ​ John 1:43 ( INT ) ​ Nathanael under the fig tree, “Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?” ​Bethsaida ​ John 1:45-50 ( INT ) vs. 50 ​is a reference to Jacob's Ladder ( Gen 28:11-16 , INT ) Scripture Central Study Guide The Baptism of Jesus The Bible Project Overview: John 1-12 Messages of Christ Finding Christ in the Creation BYU's RSC The Gospel of John God Incarnate: The Word Made Flesh John the Beloved: Special Witness of the Atonement The CHOSEN Teaching Clips John 1:1-5, John’s prologue S2E1 John 1:45-51, Jesus, Philip, and Nathanael S2E2 Episodes referring to lesson material: Episodes S1E1-6, S2 E1 John 1:28-29 – S1E4 – John the Baptist calls Jesus “the Lamb of God” John 1:35-42 – S1E4 – Andrew introduces Simon to Jesus John 1:23 – S1E5 – Voice Crying in the Wilderness John 1:27 – S1E6 – Shoe's latchet not worthy to unlock New Testament Archived Lessons Recent Posts See All Easter: “I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain” Easter: “I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain” “Lift Up Your Voices … to Declare My Gospel”