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The Story of Jesus
Jesus' Biography in the Gospel of John

(Lesson 25)

Introduction:
 

         1. In 2 Peter 3:18 we are instructed to grow in the knowledge of Christ.
         2. According to John 5:39, this growth is accomplished through careful Bible study.
         3. Four books [the Gospels -- Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John] record the Lord’s biography.
         4. A general knowledge of these books is helpful as we study them.
         5. This lesson is a study of the Gospel of John.

Discussion:

I.           GENERAL  INFORMATION  ABOUT  JESUS'  BIOGRAPHY  BY  JOHN

         A. The writer of this book is identified as "the disciple whom Jesus loved" (21:20-24).
             1. This disciple is mentioned several times (13:23; 19:26; 20:2; 21:7).
             2. A number of ancient sources identify this disciple as John.
         B. Concerning the writer's identity, John:
             1. was a fisherman, a son of Zebedee and brother of James (Matthew 4:21-22)
             2. was chosen to be an apostle (Matthew 10:1-4)
             3. was given the responsibility of caring for Mary (John 19:25-27)
             4. wrote 1, 2, 3 John and Revelation.
         C. The Gospel of John does not seem to have been written for any particular group of people.
             1. Its theme is revealed in 20:30-31.
             2. Recording all of the Lord's works was not possible (21:25).
             3. However, John did record 7 of the Lord's miracles to prove that He is God's Son, including
                 turning water into wine (2:1-11), healing the nobleman's son (4:46-54), healing the man at
                 Bethesda
(5:1-9), feeding the 5,000 (6:5-14), walking on the water (6:15-21), healing the blind
                 man
(9:1-7), and raising Lazarus from the grave (11:1-45).

II.          OUTLINE  (Whitmire)

         A. (1:1-18) Prologue [Introduction]
         B. (1:19-ch.12) The Lord's Public Ministry
         C. (ch.13-17) The Lord's Private Ministry
         D. (ch.18-20) The Lord's Passion Ministry
         E. (ch.21) Postscript [Conclusion]

III.          IMPORTANT  POINTS  OF  INFORMATION  REVEALED  IN  JOHN

         A. Christ is a member of the eternal Godhead (1:1-3).
         B. Christ did, however, become flesh (1:14; 3:16-17; 1 John 4:1-3).
         C. In addition to recording 7 of the Lord's miracles which prove that He is God's Son, John also
              recorded the testimony of witnesses who revealed the Lord's identity, including:
             1. John the Baptist (1:34)
             2. Nathanael (1:49)
             3. Peter (6:69)
             4. Martha (11:27)
             5. Thomas (20:28).
         D. John contains the 7 "I am" statements of Christ (6:35; 8:12; 8:58; 10:11; 11:25; 14:6; 15:1).
         E. Jesus explained to Nicodemus that the new birth consists of being "born of water and of the
             Spirit"
(3:1-7).
         F. In His conversation with the Samaritan woman, Jesus revealed some important information
             about worship (4:23-24).
             1. Worship is to be directed to God.
             2. God desires to be worshipped.
             3. Acceptable worship must be offered:
                 a. "in spirit" [with the right disposition and attitude]
                 b. "in truth" [according to God's Word].
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