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Study Notes: John's Gospel – The Whole Story
Purpose of the Gospel:
Structure of John's Gospel:
Prologue (John 1:1-18):
- Jesus as the Life, rejected by some, believed by others.
- Believers are born of God and blessed by God.
Public Ministry (John 1:19 - 12:50):
Witnesses:
- John the Baptist: Declares Jesus as the Son of God and the Lamb of God (John 1:19-34).
- First Disciples: Recognize Jesus as the Messiah (John 1:35-51).
- First Miracle at Cana: Disciples believed in Him (John 2:1-11).
- Cleansing of the Temple: Public see it as a messianic act (John 2:12-22).
- Nicodemus: Jesus discusses rebirth and belief in Him (John 3:1-21).
- Samaritan Woman: Recognizes Jesus as the Messiah (John 4).
- Nobleman’s Son: Jesus heals his son; entire household believes (John 4:46-54).
Conflict Begins:
- Jesus Claims Equality with God: Intensifies conflict (John 5:18).
- Divine Origin and Resistance: Conflicts between belief and unbelief escalate (John 6-8).
- Climactic Miracles:
- Healing the Blind Man: Leads to conflict and belief (John 9).
- Good Shepherd Discourse: Causes further division (John 10).
- Raising Lazarus: Culminates in belief and a plot to kill Jesus (John 11).
Private Ministry (John 13-17):
- Foot Washing: Symbol of servitude (John 13).
- Announcement of Departure: Comforts disciples (John 14).
- Discourse on Relationships: Vine and branches metaphor (John 15).
- Explanation of Departure: Promise of the Holy Spirit (John 16).
- High Priestly Prayer: Jesus prays for His followers (John 17).
- Claims to Deity:
- Foreknowledge and claims of divinity emphasized repeatedly.
Passion Ministry (John 18-20):
- Arrest and Trial: Jesus identifies Himself as "I am" (John 18).
- Trial Before Pilate: Affirms kingship (John 18-19).
- Crucifixion: Jesus fulfills the prophecy of being "lifted up" (John 19).
- Resurrection Appearances: Validates His victory over death and divinity (John 20).
Key Themes:
- Witnesses: Throughout the Gospel, various witnesses affirm Jesus’ identity as the Son of God and the Messiah.
- Conflict: A consistent subplot of belief vs. unbelief, highlighting the tension between divine truth and human resistance.
- Jesus’ Claims: Numerous statements affirming His deity, pre-existence, and role as the Messiah.
- Invitation to Believe: John’s Gospel is structured to invite readers to trust in Jesus, supported by the testimonies of His life, death, and resurrection.
Conclusion:
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