Session 44: Introduction to John and John 1:1-3

Key Points:

• John was youngest disciple, "the one that Jesus Loved" (20:26); Took care of Mary (20:27); Imprisoned on Patmos; Author of John, Revelation, 1,2,3 John

John Emphasizes Jesus' Divinity. 

• 7 Signs of His Divinity (Water to wine, 2:1-11; Cure of Official's son 4:46-54 by His word; Paralytic cure at pool (Ch 5); Multiplication of Loaves and walking on water (Ch 6) Mirror Manna & crossing of red sea in OT; Cure of man born blind (ch 9); Raising of Lazarus (Ch 11)
• 7 Testimonies (John the Baptist, Samaritan woman, scripture, His works, The crowds, Holy Spirit, Disciples (testify 33x)
• Jesus is the Word, the Light, the Lamb. He is NOT portrayed as the "suffering servant" but as the Hero, Always in Control ("Lifted Up" vs "Crucified") (Glory 15x)
• Eternal Genealogy (1:1-2) ("Consubstantial" in the creed)
• "Light" vs Darkness ("Light" 11x)
• "Believe" 98x, "World" 78x, "Truth" (true) 20x.
• Virtually no social teaching, only one commandment, "Love one another", Prayer for Unity. 
• Highly Symbolic (#7, #3, Jesus' Actions + words remind us of OT Events)