JoJohn

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John has a different style, more reflective than the other Gospels. Its author selected signs that point to Jesus as the Son of God. It focuses more on the conflict with the Jews and the preachings of Jesus.

AuthorJohn, the disciple whom Jesus loved
For whom it was writtenTo the Church.
Chapter amount21
Verse amount879

Message/Outline

  • The ministry of healing and teaching of Jesus, the Son of God (John 1-12).
  • The death and resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God (John 13-21).

Main Characters

Jesus and the disciples

Chapters

1The Word became flesh. The testimony of John the Baptist.
2Jesus performs miracles and drives out of the temple those who do not use it for worship and service to God.
3Jesus instructs Nicodemus, a Pharisee, about the new birth.
4The Samaritan woman. In talking with a notoriously sinful woman, Jesus shows that God's love is for all people. Jesus heals the son of a royal official.
5Jesus heals a paralytic at Bethesda on a Sabbath and receives criticism from religious leaders for healing on a day of worship.
6 - 10Jesus feeds five thousand people by multiplying the loaves and fish of a boy. That night Jesus walks on the water and calms the storm.
11, 12Jesus raises Lazarus. Jesus declares that whoever believes in Him will have eternal life.
13 - 16Jesus tells the disciples that He will die, but that He will rise again. He shares the last meal with the disciples.
17Jesus' prayer for His disciples.
18, 19Jesus is arrested and judged by Pilate. Pilate finds Him innocent but the people ask that He be crucified. Jesus is crucified and buried.
20The resurrection of Jesus.
21While fishing, the disciples see Jesus again. Jesus tells Peter to speak to the others about Him.