Key Themes in John
1. Jesus is God. 1:1–2, 18; 5:17–18; 8:58–59; 10:30–33; 20:28 2. Jesus existed before the creation of the world. 1:1–2; 8:58; 17:5, 24 3. Jesus… Read More »Key Themes in John
1. Jesus is God. 1:1–2, 18; 5:17–18; 8:58–59; 10:30–33; 20:28 2. Jesus existed before the creation of the world. 1:1–2; 8:58; 17:5, 24 3. Jesus… Read More »Key Themes in John
The Father Gave the Son . . . John 17 authority to give eternal life v. 2 people out of this world vv. 2, 6,… Read More »The High Priestly Prayer
Though the word “Trinity” does not appear in the Bible, by presenting the Father, Son, and Spirit all doing what no one else ever does,… Read More »The Work of the Trinity
Absolute “I am” statements 6:20; 8:24, 28, 58; 18:5 Metaphorical “I am” statements 1. I am the bread of life 6:35, 48, 51 2. I am the… Read More »Jesus’ “I Am” Statements
English Hebrew Meaning law torah instruction testimonies ‘edot what God solemnly testifies to be his will precepts piqqudim what God has appointed to be done… Read More »Terms in Psalm 119 for God’s Covenant Revelation
Where are we to get meat/bread? John 6:5; Num. 11:13 The striking disproportion between the existing need and the available resources John 6:7–9 ; Num. 11:22 The description… Read More »Parallels between John 6 and Numbers 11
1. John the Baptist 5:32–36; cf. 1:7–8, 15, 19, 32–34; 3:26 2. Jesus’ own works 5:36; cf. 10:25, 32, 37–38; 15:24 3. God the Father… Read More »Witnesses to Jesus
Jewish Passover 2:13, 23; 6:4; 11:55; 12:1 Unnamed (possibly Tabernacles) 5:1 Feast of Tabernacles (or Booths) 7:2 Feast of Dedication (or Hanukkah) 10:22
Though often misunderstood by Jesus’ hearers, the use of these tangible metaphors helps readers of John’s Gospel understand its message as they meditate on the… Read More »Physical Items Used by Jesus to Teach Spiritual Truths
John vividly illustrates what it is to believe in Jesus through the use of a number of physical images. Drinking living water 4:10–14; 7:37–38 Eating… Read More »Tangible Images of Believing
The first half of John’s Gospel features Jesus’ demonstration of his messianic identity by way of seven selected signs (cf. 20:30–31): Changing water into wine 2:1–11… Read More »Seven Signs Pointing to Jesus as the Messiah
Day 1 John the Baptist’s witness concerning Jesus 1:19–28 Day 2 John the Baptist’s encounter with Jesus 1:29–34 Day 3 John the Baptist’s referral of… Read More »The First Week of Jesus’ Ministry