JOHN: JESUS IS SON OF GOD, BELIEVE AND FIND LIFE - A Survey of the Bible
John: Jesus is Son of God, believe and find life
A Survey of the Bible
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John Chart - Wilson
Interpreting John - Darrell Bock
Occasion and Purpose of John - Dan Wallace
John and the Synoptics - Hall Harris
Truth and Significance in John’s Gospel - Hall Harris
Everything in the Bible Isn’t about Jesus - Heiser
Context: Who, Where, When, and Why?
• Who composed John?
• Who was John’s original audience?
• When was John written?
• Where were John and his readers?
• Why was he writing?
Content: How and What?
• How is John organized?
• The Book of Signs (1:1-12:50)
- Prologue: The Word Became Flesh (1:1-18)
- Signs, Seekers & Salvation (1:19-12:50)
• The Book of Glory (13:1-21:25)
- Preparations, Promises & Provision (13:1-17:26)
• At the Last Supper (13:1-14:31)
• On the Way to Gethsemane (15:1-16:33)
• Through His High Priestly Prayer (17:1-26)
- The Passion of Christ: From Gall to Glory (18:1-20:31)
• The Suffering & Death of Jesus (18:1-19:42)
• The Resurrection & Glory of Jesus (20:1-29)
• The Purpose of the Gospel (20:30-31)
- Epilogue: Reunion, Reassurances, Recommission
• The Miraculous catch of Fish (21:1-14)
• Reinstatement of Peter (21:15-25)
• What is the message of John?
Conviction: So What?
• Where does this fit?
- John’s Gospel approaches the life of Jesus totally different than the
Synoptics. 92% of the material in John is unique to John.
- John starts his gospel with a clear declaration of the deity of Christ which parallels the opening chapter of Genesis.
- John clearly states his purpose to demonstrate Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, so that people will believe and find life.
- John likes to present Jesus in dialogue with others.
• What should we believe?
- Jesus is the Messiah/Christ-the long-awaited Savior promised in the Old Testament.
- Only by having faith in Jesus, receiving his provision of salvation, can a person find eternal life.
• How should we behave?
- Accept the provision of salvation through Jesus.
- Abide in Christ empowered by the Holy Spirit despite opposition.
- Share the message of eternal life through Jesus the Messiah with others.
Next Steps
• Believe that Jesus is the anointed provision of God for salvation. As the Son of God only He can provide eternal life.
• Abide in Jesus, staying closely connected to Him as the source of your very life.
• Rely on the Holy Spirit to guide you and sustain you through tough times.
This Week's Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - John 1:1-18
•. Tuesday - John 3:1-21
•. Wednesday - John 10:1-42
•. Thursday - John 13:1-20
•. Friday - John 15:1-17
•. Saturday - John 20:1-18
•. Sunday - John 21:1-14
Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught
Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.
Home Church Questions
• What about Ken’s presentation of John was most helpful and challenging?
• Likely the most well-known verse in Scripture is John 3:16. Have someone in the group quote the verse. Then take the opportunity to let everyone share their conversion and the influences that led up to their belief. (2 minute limit)
• John’s gospel starts and ends with Jesus’s invitation (or mandate) to “follow me” (1:43; 21:19,22). What has been your greatest joy in your journey of following Christ? What is your greatest obstacle?
• Read Jesus’s illustration of the vine and the branches (15:1-17). There are many truths contained in these powerful words. Which particular truth stands out to you, and why?
• Jesus prayed for us as his church in 17:20-26. Read his prayer recorded there. In your experience, how has the unity of the church attracted those outside the church? How has lack of unity repelled outsiders? What can and should you do to preserve the unity Jesus prayed for?
• What is your personal take-away from the book of John? What steps can you take in response?
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Giving For 02/11 97,031
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YTD Budget 1,111,538
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Grill Out and Silent Auction
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Father Daughter Dance
Guys, enjoy eating dinner with your daughter(s) grades 5-12th, March 2. Then join us at Renewal Ranch from 7-9:30 p.m. for dancing and a night of fun!
Downline Preview
Are you interested in deepening your understanding of God’s Word and learning how to guide others through it? Join us for the Preview Night on Thursday, February 29th at 6:30 pm at Fellowship Conway, where you’ll get a chance to experience the Downline class session led by Tim Lundy, as he teaches from the book of Romans. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask Downline staff and alumni questions. To RSVP for the Preview Night, visit downlineconway.com/preview or see us in the Atrium this morning.
Crucifixion Dinner
Join us on Good Friday for our annual Crucifixion Dinner, where we remember the high price Jesus paid on our behalf. We invite you to fast during the day as you meditate on the life and death of Jesus leading up to a time of worship and remembrance, breaking the fast with a bowl of chicken broth and bread. Join us March 29 at 6:30 PM in the Auditorium. Child care for 6 years and younger, please text Shanna at 501-336-0332.
Men’s Muster
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