New and old testament, lexicons for original greek and hebrew readings of scripture, as well as popular church history books. In this account of the life, death, and resurrection of jesus, we learn that jesus is the son of god, 1 sent 2 by god the father to give eternal life 3 to all who believe in him. The holy gospel of jesus christ, according to john. Tucked away towards the end of the scripture, they, along with the short letter from jude, may often be ignored in a rush to study the revelation. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. This study will allow the group to focus on the preeminence of jesus of nazarethnot only is jesus the way to god, but he is also god made. Whether you are just beginning your new life with christ, or have been a christian for many years, this study guide is for you. After john met jesus, he was transformed as he saw his example and heard his words. And peter, knowing that jesus would tell john what he meant, prompted john to ask jesus who would betray him. The gospel of john was written by john, one of jesus twelve apostles. In a nearly childlike simple language with a vocabulary of only around 700 words john communicates to us the exalted truth that the word, the. The macarthur bible studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of scripture. In fact, all study is a dialogue as we ask god to come in the fullness of his spirit.
John makes it clear that the word is not just the beginning, but the beginning of the beginning. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Participant handout guides if you are working with a class or small group, feel free to duplicate the following handouts at no additional. John takes us down the silent corridors of eternity, through the vast emptiness of space, to a beginning that is not a beginning at all. Written by john, brother of james, son of zebedee, fisherman, eye witness of the ministry of jesus christ and consequently apostle sent by the lord, also the writer of the book of. It is here we read of john the baptist bearing record that this is the son of god john 1. In the same way, the holy spirit inspired john to write four other books. John begins with the profound announcement that jesus is the in the beginning creative word of god who had become embodied incarnated as a human being to be the light of life for the world. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with. If your study only turns into an academic adventure you miss the opportunity to interact with your great god and father. These may be used to introduce quizzing during a 1hour period. The gospel of john, also called book of john, is an eyewitness account written by someone very close to jesus.
As you begin your first study, memorize the passage assigned above attached to the inside back cover. The word word was familiar to the greeks who understood it to be the rational principle that governed the universe. John identified this eternally existent being, who was physically present with john and others note the repetition of our, and not my, as the word of life. And though the apostle john is prominently mentioned in the other. In other words, if you want to see what god is like, just look at jesus. These worksheets are designed to be used as a companion to the study of the gospel of john. Welcome to the faith foundations study guide on john. It reached its final form around ad 90110, most likely within a johannine community, but the reconstruction of this community, and therefore the social, religious and historical context of. A study of the gospel of john christs teachings vs the modern american gospel edition 3. Jesus repeatedly shatters peoples assumptions, teaching that.
The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. John 1 1 that word begotten of god before all worlds. The chapters have been broken down into sections to make it easier to follow. Book of john read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Annotated outline of the gospel of john wordexplain. Johns purpose in writing this book is clearly stated in john 20. The book of john is not like the book of matthew, mark, or luke which cover the same period of time.
John 1 niv bible in the beginning was the word, and the. This is important, as it will set a foundation for all of our studies to come. It has no salutation at its beginning nor greeting at its conclusion. Click on the graphic or link to download and print your pdf files. The gospel of john chapter one 1 b e l i e v e r s b i b l e s t u d y the gospel of john chapter 1 introduction. 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. Christians are challenged to hold tightly to the truth and live in a way that reflects the love of jesus. God doesnt want us to just be hearers of the word, he wants us to be doers of the wordliving gospels sharing the good news of jesus christ not only in our words, but in our lives. The book of john study the word one to one materials and. In this study we focus upon the famous prologue of the gospel according to john. What was gods purpose in giving us the gospel of john. The handout is to encourage you to study ahead of timebefore coming to class.
John essentially says, when the beginning began, the word was already there. After this comes the proclamation that this jesus is the son of god sent from the father to finish the fathers work in the world see 4. As you study john, you can begin deciding for yourself who jesus is. In his opening chapter, john records 7 names and titles of jesus that identify him as eternal god. The ultimate purpose of the bible is not to inform us, it is to transform 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 questions. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. An indepth study of the gospel of john mercy is new. For this study of the gospel of john, we will engage in inductive bible study, which. John presents jesus christ as gods final selfrevelation, gods final word. Outline of the book with questions for each section. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. In the gospel of john, the word beginning refers to the beginning of time. This begins the study in the most spiritual book in the entire bible, the book of john. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The gospel of john text, word, audio series in progress, posting as become available bob deffinbaugh. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Some say that this world came into being three billion years ago. It is here we are told that the savior said destroy this temple, and in three days i will raise it up john.
Some expositors consider the epistles of john to be the final books written in the bible. A weekly study of the gospel of john will be posted in this category using a free, download resource from the word. Diy studies are interactive bible studies designed to help you build an engaging relationship with god. John explores the importance of abiding in our lord so we can grow and bear fruit to be better, more productive christians and give glory to god. The book of john is different from the other gospels in a number of ways. The gospel of john and christian theology is a signi cant volume which features. This bible study draws from those gospels, as well as from the other books of the bible. Certainly john s epistles are the last which he wrote. This bible study is offered free to all who wish to use it as a tool to study the word of god.
Macarthur pastors grace community church in sun valley, california, and serves as president of the masters college and seminary. Introduction to the study of the book of john i feel a good deal like the late dr. Core document creation, collaboration and communication, see mos 2016 study guide for microsoft word by joan lambert microsoft press, 2017. The book of john lessons bible study and ministry resources. Knowing jesus study 1 leaders guide jesus christ is god. These 3 letters address fundamentals that every child of. Use this gateway to free resources for quick verse search or to start a. This study guide is designed to be a useful tool for you as an individual, but it can also be used in a group to start discussions. Like the other gospels it is anonymous, although it identifies an unnamed disciple whom jesus loved as the source of its traditions. He was there in the beginning, before anything was. Here is a brief explanation of the features of this workbook. Filled with a wealth of ideas for going deeper so you can return to this study again and again. Gospel of john study guide highland park campmeeting and.
This article also serves as the introduction and background material to our bible study series in the gospel of john. Studies from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd john bible study guide. It is here that we read this beginning of miracles did jesus in cana of galilee, and manifested forth his glory john 2. Outline of the gospel of john here is the incredible news of the most exciting event in the universe.
Johns gospel in an accessible, shareable and easytouse format. John says, and many other signs truly did jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. John the disciple wrote this book, not john the baptist. If they dont know the answer the other team can steal. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. John 112 the bible project this video provides a visual introduction and overview of the book of john. All gods word for you bible studies are written from a reformed, conservative, evangelical perspective that upholds the historic fundamentals of the christian faith. 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.
Play a game of tic tac to with the kids to make it fun. He also addresses the role, person, and importance of the holy spirit. Some liberal critics have attempted to raise doubts, yet the authorship of the book is solidly established both by the clear statement in the book itself and by the records of the early uninspired christian writers. John recorded these truths in the new testament book that is called by his name. This gospel was probably composed when john was an old man living in ephesus, around 90. Download ebooks, pdfs, word documents, and video downloads to your desktop, laptop, notebook, tablet, or cellphone.
Study guide for john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. A wellknown bible expositor and conference speaker, he has written more than six dozen books, including the macarthur new testament commentary series and the macarthur study bible. For a more indepth study of the word of god, the website offers greek.
Studies in the book of john text, audio a 22 lesson study of john, plus introduction steve j. The book of 1 john provides simple yet profound teaching on what it means to know god and to live in relationship with him. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. It is our prayer that the same would happen to you as you read the gospel of john and see and hear from jesus for yourself. It is designed to help you discover, through personal study and group discussion, the incredible riches of gods word, and to help you grow in your walk with god. Mcgee used to speak of each new book in his study as the greatest book in the bible.
Who this book is for mos 2016 study guide for microsoft word expert is designed for experienced computer. This is one of my own personal favorites of all the sixtysix books of the bible. John s purpose in writing this book is clearly stated in john 20. Instead, these study guides focus on understanding the message and meaning of one book. John begins with the profound announcement that jesus is the in the beginning creative word of god who had become embodied incarnated as a human being. The gospel of john is the fourth of the canonical gospels. Studies from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd john mobile bible study. John the apostle relates how john the baptist bore witness of the light a. The key word in the book of john is the verb believe greek. Lifechange lifechange bible studies will help you grow in christlikeness through a lifechanging encounter with gods word. As i begin this study of gods word, i choose to have a teachable spirit, opening my heart and mind.
This guide will make limited references to other biblical books only when the gospel of john itself alludes to them. Plan for bible study can be used with any book of the bible. Then begin to read the gospel of john according to the daily guide included on pages 25 and 26. The gospel of john plays a unique and influential role in the christian bible. He is the word, the light, the son of god, the lamb of god, the messiah, the king of israel, and the son of man. The gospel of john a study guide pastor ryan mobley delta church 408 s. We find the title son 29 times in john s gospel, whereof 10 times son of god. John macarthur takes readers through the book of matthew, exploring jesus miraculous birth, his response to the test of his kingliness, his inauguration, his miracles, his teachings, and his public ministry.
In so doing, many deprive themselves of great truths that are at the core of the faith of jesus christ. Each lesson gives you a place to respond to the input you get from the holy spirit via gods word. The understanding the books of the bible series doesnt do that. This statement of john s is a good description of the subject and purpose of his gospel. Believing that god speaks to the individual through his word, we have. Studies in john where the world comes to study the bible. If a team answers a question they put an x or an 0 on the board. The gospel of john bible study and ministry resources. This study can be used for personal reflection or for use in a smallgroup setting. If you paid for this bible study, please report this to us. A study of the gospel of john text, word 48 lessons on the gospel of john, plus. The word in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Each set of 3 chapters has 10 questions marked with an asterisk.
Various names have been connected with these heresies. You will open each meeting by briefly discussing a question or two that will help focus everyones attention on the subject of the lesson. The book of john series scott huckaby is developing a bible study series that will be a versebyverse exposition of the book of john. Even among the twelve, john was one of the three apostles along with peter and james who were the closest to jesus. John wont take us to bethlehem because he wants you and me to grow as believers. Cerinthus who lived in ephesus the same time john did, marcion, valentinus, arius, sabellius, apollinaris, nestorius, etc. In his through the bible series which he did on the radio and in print, dr. It is not intended to be sold, and therefore we ed it. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. John stresses that love for god is shown by keeping his.
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