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Gospel of John, an Overview |
Christ: The Heart of Christianity
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The Plan and Outline of the Gospel of John
The Bible Teaching Commentary
Paul J. Bucknell
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Gospel of John: Purpose | Power | Penetration | Plan
Introduction and Survey of Gospel of John: Teaching video | Audio
Purpose
The Plan and Outline of the Gospel of John uses charts to show the two strategic divisions of the Gospel of John through both the change of audience and the difference of the message. Study questions are included. Study questions are provided.
D. The Plan of the Gospel of John |
Plan #1: Outline of Gospel of John– Based on to whom Christ revealed Himself
When we try to get an overall perspective of the Gospel of John, we find that it divides fairly even down in the middle. The first half (chapters 1-12) is focused on presenting Christ before the world where the second (chapters 13-21) is presenting Christ before His intimate followers.
Gospel of JohnChapters 1-123 1/2 years |
Gospel of JohnChapters 13-211 week |
A. Christ's Personal Ministry (1-4)B. Christ's Public Ministry (5-12) |
C. Christ's Private Ministry (13-17)D. Christ's Passion Ministry(18-21) |
Plan #2: Outline of Gospel of John– Based on the way Christ revealed Himself to others
The division of the Gospel of John is seen not only in whom Jesus reveals Himself with but in the way He reveals Himself.
The seven signs or miracles that John selected are contained within the first half (see chart below). In these first twelve chapters people get to see Jesus in His glory and hear His proclamation of the Gospel. Jesus did things to or for people.
The last chapters (13-21) were for His disciples. Jesus, however, now was the center part of the work rather than His works. The work would be done upon Him. It included intimate sharing, fellowship, His passion, His dying and His resurrection.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John |
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General Revelation of ChristGospel of JohnChapters 1-12 |
Specific Revelation of ChristGospel of JohnChapters 13-21 |
Seven Signs (Miracles)To the Public |
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#1 Water to Wine (2:1-11)#2 Nobleman’s Son (4:46-54)#3 Impotent Man (5:1-47)#4 Feeding the 5000 (6:1-14)#5 Walking on Water (6:15-21)#6 The Blind Man (9:1-41)#7 Raising Lazarus (11:1-57) |
The AnointingThe PassoverThe Farewell DiscourseChrist's Prayer in GethsamaneJesus' Suffering in trial and on crossChrist's Resurrection Christ'sAppearing to Disciples |
A Chart of the Seven Signs in the Gospel of John
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Intimate Sharing
Study Questions for the Gospel of John
• Read through the Gospel of John and outline the most significant conversations, teachings or events that occurred in the book’s four sections.
• Write down an important truth about Christ that John chose to reveal through each of the seven signs (miracles).
•Many people deny the uniqueness of Christ. Think through John's life and writings. What might he say to these people?
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