Gospel of John

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Gospel of John 

Author: “The disciple whom Jesus loved” - the apostle John (John 21:20-24)

Purpose: (John 20:30-31)

The number seven - look for the following and list them:

• List Jesus’ seven miraculous signs that John describes throughout the book.

• “I am” - Seven times Jesus says, “I am the…” List them.

• “I am” - Seven other times Jesus uses the phrase “I am” by itself to identify himself. List them.

Introduction - Chapter 1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…The Word became flesh and pitched his tent among us.”

Vs.1-18 The divine word became human (Genesis 1); The Word tabernacled with us (Exodus 33-34); The one true God = Father and Son.

Vs. 19-51 What are the seven titles that are used to describe Jesus in this section? What do they tell us about Jesus?

Chapters 2-10 Miraculous signs and controversies

Chapters 2-4 Jesus interacts with four Jewish institutions: a wedding (ch.2); the temple (ch.2); A Rabbi (ch.3); A sacred well (ch.4).  What is the key point of each of these stories?

Chapters 5-10 Jesus interacts with four Jewish feasts/holy days: the Sabbath (ch.5); the Passover (ch.6); the feast of Tabernacles (chs.7-10a); Hanukkah (ch.10b). What is the key point of each of these stories?

Chapters 11-12 The center of the book (physically and spiritually)

The raising of Lazarus - the sixth “sign” of Jesus that John describes. Why does Jesus demonstrate a resurrection within a month of his own resurrection?

The king enters the city to the praise of the people. What is the significance of this event?

Chapters 13-17 Jesus’ final words

Chapter 13 Jesus washes his disciples feet and gives his “great command”.

Why does Jesus wash his disciples’ feet? What is his command to them?

Chapters 14-17 Jesus’ speech and prayer

• Jesus is going away so he can send the Spirit. 

• The ONE GOD consists of the loving relationship between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 

• Jesus’ disciples are those who “abide” in God’s love. 

• The Spirit will empower Jesus’ followers to carry on his mission through acts of loving service and through bearing witness to the truth. 

• Jesus predicts opposition - “But don’t be afraid, because I have gained victory over the world.” (16:33)

Chapters 18-20 Jesus’ death and resurrection - the upside-down kingdom

Pilate: “Are you the king of the Jews?” What was Jesus’ answer? What was his point?

“Peace be with you. Just as the Father has sent me, I also send you… Receive the Holy Spirit.”

Chapter 21 The mission continues

The disciples are successful when they listen to Jesus and do what he says.

Peter is restored: “Feed my sheep.”