Gospel of JohnGospel of John

2:1 12:50 13:1 20:311:1-18 21:1-25

Book of

Signs

Book of

Glory

Epilogue

Intro

1:19-1:51

Prologue

Narrative

Intro

Introduction1:1-18 (51?)

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.”

“We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only.”

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2:1 12:50 13:1 20:311:1-51 21:1-25

Book of

Signs

Book of

Glory

Intro

EpilogueClim

actic M

ovement to Cross/

Resurre

ction

Climax20:24-31

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2:1 12:50 13:1 20:311:1-51 21:1-25

Book of

Signs

Book of

Glory

Intro

Epilogue

Purpose20:30-31

John 20:30-31 Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

What is this Gospel?What is this Gospel?

John 20:30-3131But these are written that

you may believe (decisively believe) 20:31 pisteu,ÎsÐhte pisteushte aorist subjunctive

or

you may believe (continue to believe) pisteu,the present subjunctive

that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

What is this Gospel?What is this Gospel?

John 20:30-3131 that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

or

that the Christ is Jesus, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

What is this Gospel?What is this Gospel?

Question of John’s Purpose

1. Is it for evangelism or for discipleship?

2. Is it written to Jews or to a larger audience?

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Book of

Signs

Book of

Glory

Intro

Epilogue

Jesus Reveals

Himself to All Creation (Israel and Beyond)

Jesus Reveals Himself

to the 12

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Book of

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Book of

Glory

Prologue

Epilogue

Sabbath5:1-47

Jewish Festivals & Jesus Conflict

Tabernacles7:1-8:59

Dedication10:1-42

Last PassoverPrologue-11:55-56; Anointing – 12:1-11

Triumphal Entry-12:12-19Death 13:1-20:31

First BreakfastResurrection Meal

21:1-25

1st Passover2:13-25

2nd Passover6:4

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2:1 12:50 13:1 20:311:1-51 21:1-25

Book of

Signs

Book of

Glory

Prologue

Epilogue

John and Galilee: Theology by Geography

2:1-12Cana

4:35-5:1Cana

6:1-7:10Galilee

After Feast of Dedication (10:22-42), Jesus never leaves Jerusalem. According to the Jewish calendar, Jesus must be there for months; Hanukah (Dec) – Passover (Mar-Apr).

Gospel of JohnGospel of John

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Book of

Signs

Book of

Glory

Prologue

Epilogue

John 1-12 “It is written”

1:23

2:17

6:31

10:34

12:13

12:15

6:45

Jesus & Scripture

12:38

13:18

15:25

19:24

19:36

19:37

John 13-21 “This is to fulfill”

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Book of

Signs

Book of

Glory

Prologue

Epilogue

Jesus’ Words become Scripture

2:20-22

Prophecy3:13-14

8:28 12:32-33

Jesus & Scripture

Prophecy17:12

Fulfillment18:9

18:32

20:1-912:16

Full “Belief” takes place

Outside of the Gospel

Gospel of JohnGospel of John

2:1 12:37 - 501:1-51

Book of SignsIntro

12:36

Seven “Signs”

Seven “Sayings”

water wine (2:1-11)

Healing official’s son (4:46-53)

Healing lame man (5:1-9)

Feeding 5000(6:1- 15)

Walking Water (6:16-21)

Healing Blind Man (9:1-41)

Raising Lazarus (11:1-44)

Born Again (3:1-21)

Living Water (4:1-42)

Imitating Father (5:16-47)

Bread of Life (6:25-71)

Light of World (7:1-8:59)

The Good Shepherd (10:1-21)

One with Father(10:22-42)

2:1 12:50

Summary of Signs

12:37-43

Summary of Sayings

12:44-50

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1:19-51 12:37 - 501:1-18

Book of Signs

Prologue

Summary of Signs

12:37-43

12:36

Intro

Summary of Sayings

12:44-50

2:1 4:54 5:1 10:42 11:1

“Arche” Sign & 2nd Sign

Intense ConflictBegins

Climax of the Signs

Narrative

Intro

Climax11:41-44

Signs Clim

ax in Laza

rus’ Resu

rrecti

on

Conflict Clim

ax

Climax of the

Conflict

Climax11:45-53 (esp. 50)

Gospel of JohnGospel of John

2:1 12:50

13:1

20:31

1:1-51 21:1-25

Book of Signs

Book of Glory

Intro

Epilogue

17:2618:1-19:42

20:1-31

Arr

est

, Tr

ial, a

nd

Death

Jesus’ Final Teachings

1st Sign

2:1-11

Subsequent Signs, Discourses, Feasts

2:12 12:50

Resu

rrect

ion

13:1

Gospel of JohnGospel of John

13:1 - 38

20:31

21:1-25

Book of Glory

17:1-26 18:1 20:31

Death and Resurrection

Jesus’ Farewell Discourse

13:1

Epilogue

Last Supper

Foot Washing

14:1 16:33

Hig

h

Pri

est

ly

Pra

yerJesus’ Departure;

Spirit’s Arrival

19:42 20:1

Arrest, Trial, and Death

Resurrection