This bible study draws from those gospels, as well as from the other books of the bible. Johns gospel a discipleship journey with jesus, a free. Studying this gospel allows the student to see the stepbystep process by which that purpose is accomplished. Peake delighted in the saying that he was a theological middleman, and i would be happy if the same could be said of me in regard to these volumes.
Thats why we created a free inductive bible study entitled encountering jesus in the gospel of john. Johns is the only one of the four not considered among the synoptic gospels i. After one has mastered john, then matthew should be next. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1.
Ideas you can use to make bible study fun for family, youth groups, homeschooling or sunday school. Below are listed a lot of various resources for lent. Berean bible society po box 756 germantown, wi 530220756 phone. He pulls back the curtain to share jesus private, powerful prayer to his father for us, his. A study of the gospel of john for god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. The gospel of john in its first chapter describes jesus encounter with john the baptist. Evidences for belief the church of christ in zion, illinois. This book is composed of messages given by brother witness lee in anaheim, california. This is important, as it will set a foundation for all of our studies to come. It gives a highly schematic account of the ministry of jesus, with seven signs culminating in the raising of lazarus foreshadowing the resurrection of jesus and seven i am discourses culminating in thomass proclamation of the risen jesus as my lord and my god. His general outline of the book of john serves as the guide for this study. He studies his subject from different perspectives and in different light.
Now the gospel of john tells us of the last supper where jesus washes the disciples feet and of his betrayal by judas escariot. The gospel of john core group study guide by the chi alpha staff at uva a nineweek study on the gospel according to john. That ye might believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god. Gospel according to john, fourth of the four new testament narratives recounting the life and death of jesus christ. Encountering jesus in the gospel of john living on the edge. The two are totally opposite each other, but each gospel has a purpose. This was an excellent aid for my study of the gospel of john in the first half of bsf, this 20162017 bible study year. The gospel of john is where all newly born again christians should start. The gospel of john is a unique perspective of the life of jesus christ. His point is that many leaders make the mistake of thinking they have to do this or that when they should be thinking and.
Studies in john where the world comes to study the bible. A biblical history the gospel of john is one of four gospels in the holy bible and is the fourth book in chronological order presented in the new testament. Chapter fourteen this is the first of four chapters in this gospel of john bible study where jesus teaches his disciples after the last supper. And yet the primary aim of the series has never been academic.
Life an inductive style study of the gospel of john. This is the glorious news of what god in christ has accomplished for his people. Exploring johns gospel is a workbook that you can print out and take with you to study whenever you have some free time. The apostle john is usually credited with the authorship of the fourth gospel. What are the 7 i am statements found in johns gospel. The gospel according to john has a number of points of contact with the three synoptic gospels but differs considerably from them in content and therefore not all gospel synopses display the book of john. The church traditionally depicted john as an eagle soaring above the other evangelists depicted as a man, an ox, and a lion. Jesus says we have to work out our own salvation and each one of the gospels helps to do this. The gospel is the lifechanging power of god that brings salvation and eternal life to all who believe.
Few modem scholars had read the text of the gospel of john with such gravity, judiciousness, and sophistication, and it now remained for someone else. Mark in your booklet five main characters excluding god the father, jesus, or the holy spirit by underlining their names. The daily study bible series has always had one aimto convey the results of scholarship to the ordinary reader. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this gospel of john study guide and get instant access to the following summary. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. Was this john the same person who wrote the gospel of john see luke 1. An introduction to the gospel of john the gospel of john is believed to be the last of the four gospels in the new testament to be written. Craft ideas, puzzles, multiple choice, word search, coloring pages and more. Since johns gospel is a spiritual gospel, the truths he conveys are profund. First of all, the author had to have been an eyewitness of the ministry of jesus. The gospel of john begins with a magnificent prologue, which states many of the major themes and motifs of the gospel, much as an overture does for a musical work. This is followed by jesus announcement of his departure.
John the apostle, the beloved disciple of jesus, there has been considerable discussion of the actual. Johns understanding of belief in the gospel of john. The gospel of john i many christians have a special love for the gospel of john and certainly we should. In this study, we will focus on the character and nature of jesus. To view a specific teaching video, click on the desired link below. If you have trouble viewing a video, please contact us using the contact us option to the left so that we can assist. This account of jesus life is clearly set off from the other three gospels see synoptic gospels, although it is probable that john knew and used both mark and luke as sources. Study questions based on the gospel of john english. The gospel of john, says james boice, is a powerful source of instruction and comfort to many millions of gods people through the ages of church history. Of all the gospel writers, the apostle john is the one most commonly referred to as the theologian.
The gospel of john shows us that christ is the eternal son of god and that jesus of nazareth is that christ who descended. Gospel according to saint john, fourth book of the new testament. An inductive study unknown binding january 1, 1974 by arthur leonard tuggy author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The gospel according to john is quite different in character from the three synoptic gospels. The gospel of john reveals that jesus is god in human form. The first thirteen chapters contain messages given in the summer training on july 4 through 10, 1996. This term echoes usages of the old testament word of god. If youve participated in one before, you know how god can use them in your life. The fourth canonical gospel of john differs significantly from the synoptics in terms of christology, which is the field of study within.
The prologue proclaims jesus as the preexistent and incarnate word of god who has revealed the father to us. Gods word for you is a free bible study site committed to bringing you teaching and studies firmly grounded in the bible, and the bibles answers to your. The gospel of john is the fourth of the canonical gospels. List of books and articles about gospel of john online. Gospel of john study guide introduction an artist begins a portrait by making several sketches.
Gospel of john inductive study pleasantview alliance church. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. A study of the gospel of john christs teachings vs the modern american gospel edition 3. Each sketch captures some characteristic, some distinguishing feature that blends into the finished portrait. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god. The gospel of john is the latestwritten of the four biographies of jesus that have been preserved in the new testament. While the gospels of matthew, mark, and luke are similar in their common view, the book of john is distinct. Written by a christian named john, the contents of the book indicate quite clearly that the author was not the john who was one of the twelve disciples of jesus, for it contains no direct personal references of the type that one would expect from an intimate.
Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. All bear similarity to concepts and language to the gospel of john c. Is it possible to be busily involved in the correct religion and still not. A six lesson audio bible study coursemany people have called the gospel of john, the mystical gospel. It is in the study of johns gospel that brown has left the richest of a rich scholarly legacy. Lesson 1 introduction to the gospel of john facilitators the following lesson is designed to help class participants develop a rudimentary knowledge of the background and purpose for the gospel of john. Study 3 in the studies on johns gospel looks at three key issues raised in john 2. In the opening verses of chapter one john goes back before the beginning of time to introduce jesus and his relationship to god. An indepth study of the gospel of john mercy is new.
This is an crossdenominational study designed to help you grow as a disciple of christ. This book presents our saviour as the word, the light of the world, the lamb of god, the true vine, the good shepherd, and much more. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or. John s gospel is filled with rich truth about who jesus is and why he came to earth. This video series on one of the bibles most popular books combines careful scholarship and clear communication. Ekstrand this study utilizes the nasb text introduction the gospel of john is the most theological of the four gospels. Bible fun study family study of the gospel of john. The gospel of john an introduction 2123 words 9 pages. Crystallizationstudy of the gospel of john by witness lee. John wrote this gospel, as inspired by god, after the gospels of matthew, mark and luke already had been written, and assumes the readers familiarity with some of the details e. In the biblical references throughout this booklet, the number preceding the colon denotes the chapter, while the number after the colon denotes the verse for example. The rest of the first chapter forms the introduction to the gospel proper. John introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. These should be characters that come up more than once in the book or somehow tie into what you consider to be a primary theme of.
It varies from the other three gospels of matthew, mark and luke also known as the synoptic gospels, by focusing more on spiritual. Introduction to the gospel of john study resources. John is thought to have died of natural causes sometime during late in the first century. The term elder would be a fitting description of john as the author, writing in his old. But in john there is a quite considerable period during which the ministry of jesus overlapped with the activity of john the baptist jn. Overview of the study breakdown of studies chapter 1. A study of the gospel of john 5 introduction the inspired gospel of john internally describes its human author as, he that saw and bare record, and his record is true. No other writer reveals jesus so intimately as john.