This month’s study of John has been moved to a week later due to the start of Advent. Let’s embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the New Testament, delving into the profound depths of the book of John. As we move through each book, we hope to uncover the profound and life-altering messages that lie within.
“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 (NIV).
Here are several questions to ponder to help us dig deeper into God’s Word:
- What do you think is the key message of this chapter?
- What did you learn from this chapter?
- Which point in this chapter spoke to you the most? How did it affect you?
- Why do you think God included this chapter in the Bible?
- What was the context? What was going on in that time period?
Details from the Book of John:
- Author: Probably John the Apostle.
- Date Written: A.D. 85-90.
- Length: 21 Chapters.
- Keywords: Believe.
- Key Verses: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (3:16 NIV).
- Purpose: To offer proof, Jesus is the Son of God and all who believe in Him will have eternal life.
Summary of John:
The Gospel of John shows Jesus as the Son of God. It presents an engaging and profound portrait of Jesus. It identifies him as the light of the world and a good shepherd, making it easy for readers to think about Jesus. John emphasizes God created people for a relationship with him. The Gospel tells the story of Jesus in a compelling way, helping people enter that relationship, which is authentic life.
Important Messages from the Book of John:
John wrote his gospel to convince people that Jesus is the Messiah and to strengthen the faith of believers. It emphasizes Jesus as God incarnate and highlights that the entire biblical story points to Jesus as God and the source of eternal life. John starts by stating that Jesus was with God at creation and is God. The gospel focuses on Jesus’ divinity and uses his own “I am” statements. It goes beyond narrating events, providing deeper theological insights into Jesus’ character and mission.
How To Apply the Lessons Today:
The Gospel of John is important today because it presents Jesus as the “Word” of God. This emphasizes his divine nature and helps us understand he is the Son of God. It allows believers to develop a personal relationship with Jesus by having faith in him. Believers can accept Jesus as their savior and believe that he is the way to eternal life. John’s Gospel encourages individuals to respond to Jesus’ revelation through faith and commitment.
Unique Messages:
John’s gospel is distinct from the other three in the New Testament. The early church recognized this distinction. By 200 A.D., the early church recognized John’s gospel as the spiritual gospel because it presented Jesus’ story symbolically, diverging from the other three. The Gospel of John includes unique stories like the wedding at Cana, where Jesus transforms water into wine, the meeting with the Samaritan woman at the well, the conversation with Nicodemus, the resurrection of Lazarus, the washing of the disciples’ feet, and the garden discourse.
Prayer
Dear Lord and Savior, please help us understand the messages you provide in the New Testament. Help us absorb them and put them into practice in our lives. Teach us to live them out daily. As Apostle John explained, encourage our hearts to believe in the message and share it with others we meet today and every day. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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I appreciate the teachings of John. I am thankful for the Word of God. Have a blessed week dear friend. 🙂
Thank you my friend. God bless
I love the book of John. It’s one of my favorites. I love the poetic and profound phrasing he uses. A beautiful book to read this time of year! God bless!
Yes it is. I’m so glad to study this book in December. Thanks Melissa and God bless.
I love John’s gospel! Thanks for this, Yvonne!
Thank you Priscilla and God bless.
The Gospel of John is my favorite gospel account. Thank you for the excellent summary!
Thank you Jessica and God bless
This is such an informative book on who Jesus is. Thanks for this summary!
Thanks Debbie. God bless
Thank you, Yvonne. I like how you said the Gospel of John “emphasizes Jesus as God incarnate and highlights that the entire biblical story points to Jesus as God and the source of eternal life.”
Thank you Karen. God bless you