One of the key themes of the gospel of john is how no one understands jesus. Her gift of explaining deep theological concepts in simple terms will challenge you to love and serve god. Study guide for john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. I want to share with you this morning out of the eighth chapter of johns gospel if i can, and in john chapter 8, i want to just call to your attention a simple message this morning, really just pres. I shared 8 key lessons from this gospel and here are my notes.
Oct 09, 2016 last month, the study topic for the fellowship was the book of john. In presenting this, john s gospel also makes it clear that jesus is god. Aug 07, 2016 macarthur recommends alternating between a small book of the new testament and a big one. And the simplicity of the language has deceived a great many folk. He tells us jesus wept over the sorrow of martha and mary. More than any other gospel, john reveals the person of jesus christ. Discussing and sharing your insights with others is a rewarding, fun way to study the bible. To share the life that comes through such faith jn 20. We read and studied this gospel throughout the month and came together during tgif to share our thoughts and lessons learnt. John 21 bible study the gospel of john was written by john, one of jesus twelve apostles. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more.
Authorship the apostle john is usually credited with the authorship of the fourth gospel. But the greatest treasure was the change in my heart towards the things of god that i gained from doing the gospel of john. He would have also had a decent familiarity with palestine before the destruction of the temple in ad 70, and would have been familiar with the jewish way of life. Getting started with the bible can be intimidating, but you dont have to do it on your own. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. One of the overriding themes throughout the new testament is that jesus is the messiah. The book of john is not like the book of matthew, mark, or. The depth of this gospel writers theology is stunning yet, at the same time, extremely simple. It is written in monosyllabic and disyllabic words. He records jesus deep teachings about the indwelling holy spirit. This is one of my own personal favorites of all the sixtysix books of the bible. As you delve into this study, youll see how and why multitudes of people misunderstood jesus during his earthly life, and the countless ways we struggle to fully. It is a simple 21day plan that will walk you through the entire gospel of john in about 10 minutes per day, but with some resources to help you go even deeper if you want to. Gospel glimpses, whole bible connections, theology, practice, and more.
At the end of the bible study section, a daily bible reading pro gram is included to take you entirely through the gospel of john during the four weeks of this study. More recently, some interpreters have suggested an earlier date, perhaps as early as the 50s and no later than 70. He pulls back the curtain to share jesus private, powerful prayer to his father for us, his. Gospel of john study guide 21 days knowing god better gospel of john. Each of the 21 weekly lessons in this gospel of john bible study is designed to challenge you to learn the truths presented.
Jesus reveals throughout the gospel of john that he is the messiah and gods son in human form as he performs miracles and calls people to believe in his name. As you delve into this study, youll see how and why multitudes of people misunderstood jesus during his earthly life, and the countless ways we struggle to fully understand him today. Last month, the study topic for the fellowship was the book of john. Where do you turn when the world around you grows dark. This is the glorious news of what god in christ has accomplished for his people. Studies in john where the world comes to study the bible. If youre looking to take the first step in reading gods word, our 21day challenge is for you. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. First of all, the author had to have been an eyewitness of the ministry of jesus 1. Here is the incredible news of the most exciting event in the universe. I had read the gospel of john several times and thought i knew the gospel well until i completed this inductive study of the gospel of john. The john who wrote the gospel was with jesus throughout jesus life and ministry so he wrote as an eyewitness to what he saw and heard.
Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. The gospel of john commentary bible study trusting in jesus. This summary of the gospel of john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of john. To produce faith in jesus as the christ, the son of god jn 20. The gospel of john was written by one of jesus disciples named john. If youre looking to take a first step in reading gods word, our 21day challenge is for you. This book can serve as a basic bible study guide for working through the gospel of john, helping the student plumb the depths of st. I saw things i never saw before and learned new things in the gospel of john. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. Millard p325 describes how liberal skeptics argued that the gospel of john was actually written after ad 150. It utilizes quotes for a wide range of scholars, historians and specialists to instruct the student and give valuable insights into the background and meaning of the text. The gospel of john was written for a simple purpose. Johns gospel bible study the jesuswalk bible study. Join frances hogan, a missionary and teacher from ireland, in this spiritled and incredible bible study, as she analyses.
In verses 12, john says that all who receive jesus, who believe in his name, become children of god. A key verse for understanding the gospel of john is found at the end of the book. In that lesson, i share the simple bible study method that jason and i have been using for over a year now. The effect of such a view is to deny that the record was written by the apostle john or by any inspired. Jesus brings light and life to all who receive him. My simple bible reading plan for deeper study as a busy. Create the picture lazarus walks out of the tomb draw the picture to accompany the news story. What truths can you see by studying the epistle of i john chapter 3 verse 1 and then studying the gospel of john chapter 1 verses 1011. No other writer reveals jesus so intimately as john. 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. Even among the twelve, john was one of the three apostles along with peter and james who were the closest to jesus. John presents jesus christ as gods final selfrevelation, gods final word.
The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. For i am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of god that brings salvation to everyone who believes romans 1. The gospel of john reveals that jesus is god in human form. The gospel is the lifechanging power of god that brings salvation and eternal life to all who believe. Book of john read, study bible verses online bible study tools. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. Often you hear the cliche, the gospel of john is the simple gospel. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. A king james verse by verse bible study excatholics. Weve developed a free reading guide to help you get started. Weve been loving this simple bible study method and how its brought such a depth and richness to our bible study and reading. The word in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world.
This article also serves as the introduction and background material to our bible study series in the gospel of john. In general, two views of the dating of this gospel have been advocated. The gospel of john also develops a christology that is unique from the other gospels. The gospel of john john ogwyn, bible study 2003 duration. 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.
Gospel of john bible study i ams of jesus short and easy. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if god were not with him. I want to share with you this morning out of the eighth chapter of johns gospel if i can, and in john chapter 8, i want to just call to your attention a. This study provides a format to learn biblical truths we can apply in our daily lives. Introduction to the gospel of john study resources.
The gospel of john, also called book of john, is an eyewitness account written by someone very close to jesus. Identity of jesus look, the lamb of god, who takes away the sin of the world. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the messiah, the son of god, and that by believing. John 5 explained verse by verse indepth bible study and commentary of john chapter 5 in plain english. Why do you think it is important for christians to read the bible. Be sure to answer the bible study questions yourself before leading this study, and consider how jesus has brought life and light to you.
The lessons are organized into subjects of one week study per lesson for an overview of the course please refer to the course outline all references for the course are found in the course bibliography for questions about this study please contact us. It is a simple 21day plan that will walk you through the entire gospel of john in about 10 minutes per day, but with some resources to help. This new 12week study delves into how and why no one understood jesus during his earthly life, and the countless. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god, and that believing you may have life in his name john 20.
Bible study guides that are relevant, engaging and lifechanging making your life better now, and giving you a real, solid hope. Join frances hogan, a missionary and teacher from ireland, in this spiritled and incredible bible study, as she analyses the gospel of st. Bible study with frances hogan the gospel of john voyage. Tony evans encourages us to turn to christ by reminding us of the two purposes for the beloved disciples bookthat. John 3 new international version niv jesus teaches nicodemus. This is an crossdenominational study designed to help you grow as a disciple of christ.
The inductive study method opens up scripture to everyone who reads and follows this method. This gospel of john bible study presents a profound perspective of jesus christ and your relationship to him. Its a simple way to begin making bible reading part of your day. Since its too big a book to read every single day, we split it into 3 months. 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 book of john is not like the book of matthew, mark, or luke which cover the same period of time. This begins the study in the most spiritual book in the entire bible, the book of john. So after 1 john, we decided to tackle the gospel of john. Jan 08, 2020 ever wondered why the gospel of john is different from the other gospels. The traditional view places it toward the end of the first century, c. It was the longest tgif yet and it was very interesting. Compare the 2 basic reactions man has to jesus as the light in reading the gospel of john chapter 3, verses 1921.
In the opening verses of chapter one john goes back before the beginning of time to introduce jesus and his relationship to god. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. We read the first 78 chapters every day for a month, the next month we read the middle part, and the third month was. As an eyewitness to the love and power displayed in the miracles of jesus, john gives us an upclose and personal look at christs identity. The lessons are organized into subjects of one week study per lesson for an overview of the course please refer to the course outline all references for the course are found in the course bibliography. He shows us that jesus, though fully god, came in the flesh to distinctly and accurately reveal god, and that christ is the source of eternal life to all who.
The gospel of john was written to prove that jesus christ is the son of god. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. It is generally assumed that the gospel of john is easy to understand. This is a 21 day study guide that goes along with you reading your bible in the gospel of john a chapter a day. He pulls back the curtain to share jesus private, powerful prayer to his father for us, his disciples. If youve participated in one before, you know how god can use them in your life. Invite your group members to put their trust in jesus.
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