The following statements we find in first john only. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. Click the following link for additional help with biblical studies, sunday school lessons and bible study. Another great story of healing occurs in chapter nine.
Bible study questions on the gospel of john introduction. The first 18 verses of john form a prologue, setting the tone for the rest of the gospel. John recorded these truths in the new testament book that is called by his name. Chapter 5 book summary the epistles of john show jesus as the way, the truth and the life.
Chapter ten in this chapter john reveals jesus christ as the good shepherd. The apostle john begins with the purpose of writing this letter by stating, i am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. This book is especially important for youth and those new to the lord, because it so clearly shows jesus to us, in a way that all can understand. John 2 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. This beginning of signs in the gospel of john is a miracle of.
Johns purpose in writing this gospel is made very clear in john 20. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Jesus repeatedly shatters peoples assumptions, teaching that. Studying the book of 2 john in small group discussions lesson 1 from the elder 2 john 1. Studies from the book of john chapters 10 21 1 jesus the good shepherd overcoming insecurity 4 2 lazarus raised from the dead the ultimate fulfillment 3 the close of public ministry the right focus 23 4 the last supper begins more on giving living 33. Faith creates confidence and understanding 1 john 5. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. He causes so much controversy in jerusalem that the jewish religious leaders surround him and ask him to tell them plainly if he is the christ. John is the only gospel writer to call this sea tiberias. In the book of john, that we do not see in the other gospels is the conversation of jesus with nicodemus, the conversation with the woman of. Jesus is described using the greek word logos, meaning logic, word, order, or definition. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. And both jesus was called, and his disciples there are several remarkable circumstances here. When originally written, the gospel of john and the other books of the bible were not marked with chapter or verse numbers.
In the gospel of john, jesus mother is never mentioned by name but she is mentioned john 2. The gospel of john plays a unique and influential role in the christian bible. In the book of john, we find that jesus ministry altogether was approximately 312 years. In these days many people are ignorant of gods word, yet we are in a time of great temptation and doctrinal deception. Home bible studies 1, 2, and 3 john studies 1 john 1 these small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications.
The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. John 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Jun 25, 2019 god is light, and love is the supreme commandment 1 john 1. Our knowing god, having fellowship with him, then is bound up with obeying him, living according to the truth. Each day after your reading complete the questions below and complete the exercises. Bible study series on the book of hebrews chapter by chapter. In the book of john, we find that jesus ministry altogether was approximately 31 2 years. The quiz below is designed to help you recall the chapter. The book of john, chapter 2 offers free online access to study passages and verses contained in the holy scriptures of the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. This is part 4 in a 23part study on the book of john.
In the book of john, that we do not see in the other gospels is the conversation of jesus with nicodemus, the conversation with the woman of samaria, and many more. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. John 2 niv bible on the third day a wedding took place at. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Obvious similarities to 1 john and the gospel of john suggest that the same person wrote all three books. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. As you read this chapter of james keep the following questions in mind. Dec 11, 2012 instructions for 21 days bible study 1. When you have finished reading the chapter devote several minutes to your answers. Grace, mercy and peace from god the father and from jesus christ, the fathers son, will be with us in truth and love. The gospel of john chapter 2 opens with a wedding at cana in galilee. In the same way, the holy spirit inspired john to write four other books. A statement of the apostle that the great object which he had in writing to them was that they should not sin.
After you complete the questions below to your satisfaction by comparing your responses to the statements in the book of john chapters andor. Gospel of john chapter 10 free online bible study lessons. John grohol is the founder and editorinchief of psych central. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. But there are certain books of the bible that just seem to stand out, and the gospel of john is surely one of those books. Yet we should not give up just because it is difficult.
He is a psychologist, author, researcher, and expert in mental health online, and has been writing about. The great author of the christian religion, with his disciples, probably then only four or five in number, see john 1. The relationship of the letter to other johannine writings 1 john, and the gospel of john 3. The first speaks of gods holiness, truth and righteousness and the second of his grace and mercy. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries. This bible study draws from those gospels, as well as from the other books of the bible. One old tradition says that this was john the gospel writers wedding, and he left his bride at the altar after seeing this miracle. Read and learn of the amazing story of the healing by studying chapter nine in this gospel of john bible study. The third day from the end of the previous chapter. Here we see jesus perform his first miracle and drive the moneychangers from the.
The elder, to the lady chosen by god and to her children, whom i love in the truthand not i only, but also all who know the truth because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever. Studies from the book of john part 2 chapters 10 21. Today his love and reverence for the father would become a demonstration of righteous indignation. Questions should be studied by each individual before your discussion group meets. In describing jesus, the prologue states that jesus has always existed john 1. We are looking at john chapter 2 and if your recall, there are no chapter and verse distinctions in the originals. Jesus has performed a lot of miracles from chapter two of the book of john, but the wonder in chapter six is one of the best ones. Read a chapter every day for the next twentyone 21 days. Chapter ten in this chapter john reveals jesus christ as. 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. These are great for individual study as well as for use in family devotions etc. In contrast to the first chapter, this chapter takes us out into the gulf, where the pearl of the world is to be found.
The gospel of john chapter 10 reveals jesus christ as a the good shepherd. John did not specify the recipients of this letter, but given his addresses in revelation 23 to seven churches in the immediate vicinity of ephesusthe city where john ministered late in his lifehe likely had those same churches in mind for this letter. Do you think you can explain to someone how the whole story broke down. The name of the author of the gospel of john is not mentioned as is the case with the three synoptic gospels as well.
Both characteristics of god stand always in total agreement to each other. Perhaps john mentioned cana of galilee because the hostility against jesus began in judea. The epistles own claims as the author describes himself as the elder 2 jn 1 2. The very richness of the fourth gospel presents those who would study it and. Studying the book of 2 john discipleship evangelism. Confess the son and listen to the apostles 1 john 2. There has been much discussion about this statement. A study of the gospel of john christs teachings vs the modern american gospel edition 3. Many phrases are in both 2 and 3 john are either identical or reminiscent of those in 1 john.
We pray that you would give us discernment and clarity and give us ears to hear, eyes to see and a heart willing to obey and respond so that we are not merely hearers but doers of. Learn what jesus tells them as you study the great shepard in the g. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john, chapter 2. Its very important for you to see the smoothness of this because it then goes on to say in chapter 2 verse 1, on the third day. In the book of john, christ speaks of god as the father over 100 times. Study guide for john 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. This summary of the book of 2 john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 john. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. In this chapter, we see jesus feed a large group of people that come to hear him preach. Along the shore, the graceful old canoes are silent, but the gulf itself is teeming with sea life of various kinds. Allow yourself several lines between each question. It closes the earthly revelation of christ including his death. This was probably the first christian wedding that was ever in the world.
You may even wish to write the questions down on a separate piece of paper before you begin. 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. It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the. Johns desire was to see people come to faith in jesus, and that those who are. John was an eyewitness of the reported occurrences though, as he himself writes john 1. The gospel of john chapter one 2 performed miracles and was a good teacher, and that he died on the cross. The book of john series scott huckaby is developing a bible study series that will be a versebyverse exposition of the book of john. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Jan 05, 2011 these quizzes are on different levels, some are categorized by book, subject etc. 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. The writer steps back into the background, behind the message of god. At the time of writing, john was quite an old man, and was possibly one of the last surviving eyewitnesses of the lord jesus christ and his resurrection. The subjects which are introduced into this chapter are the following. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.