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The Gospel of John

The Gospel of John. “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us”. Introduction. Author is the Apostle John, son of Zebedee. One of the disciples in Jesus’ “inner circle”. All early writers attribute the book to John. Likely written in the 80’s in Ephesus.

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The Gospel of John

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  1. The Gospel of John “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us”

  2. Introduction • Author is the Apostle John, son of Zebedee. One of the disciples in Jesus’ “inner circle”. All early writers attribute the book to John. • Likely written in the 80’s in Ephesus. • Written with mostly Gentiles in mind (Jewish traditions are explained). • The emphasis in the gospel is the eternal nature of Jesus.

  3. Deity of Jesus in John • The Word became flesh (1:1-18) • What Jesus says about himself: • “I am the Messiah” • “I am the Bread of life” • “I am the Light of the world” • “I am the Door” • “I am the Good Shepherd” • “I am the Resurrection and the Life” • “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” • “I am the True Vine” • “I am” (8:58; Ex 3:14)

  4. Important Words in John • Know and Knowledge (142) • The Father (121) • Believe (99) • Love (54) • Life (36) • Truth (25)

  5. The “Signs” in John- Revealing God • 2 signs specifically mentioned: • 1st sign: Changing water to wine (2:1ff) • 2nd sign: Healing the Nobleman’s son (4:46ff) • Uncounted “signs” • 3rd: Healing the lame man • 4th: Feeding of 5,000 • 5th: Healing the blind man • 6th: Raising of Lazarus • 7th: The death for our sins and resurrection!!!

  6. Passages to Look at • John 3:1-21- lifted up • John 12:23-32- purpose of Jesus’ work • John 2:12-22- the temple • John 21- discipleship is parting thought • John 13- the example

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