THE GOSPELS
STUDY GUIDE 5.2
Lesson 5: The Gospel of John
Section 2: Structure and Content


OUTLINE FOR NOTES

II. Structure and Content

A. Introduction (1:1-18)

B. Jesus' Public Ministry (1:19-12:50)

  1. Preparation for Ministry

  2. First Passover

  3. Unnamed Feast

  4. Second Passover

  5. Feast of Tabernacles

  6.  Feast of Dedication

  7. Third Passover

C. Jesus' Private Ministry (13:1-20:31)

  1. Last Supper

  2. Death and Resurrection

D. Conclusion (21:1-25)



REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What four main ideas are found in John 1:10-14?

2. Name the main divisions that the lesson gives for the Gospel of John, and match them with the four themes found in John 1:10-14.

3. What was Jesus' first miracle, according to the Gospel of John?

4. Why are the miracles in the Gospel of John often called "signs"?

5. What names are often given to Jesus in the Gospel of John? What does "Rabbi" mean?

6. How does the lesson define saving faith?

7. In the section of the Gospel of John called "Jesus' Public Ministry," according to what are most of the sections divided, according to the outline given in the lesson?

8. Explain the background and the significance of the Feast of Dedication.

9. Explain the historical importance of Antiochus Epiphanes. Why was he important to the Jews? Why was he called "Epiphanes"?

10. According to the lesson, what was symbolized by Jesus when He washed the disciples' feet?

11. According to the lesson, what is the climax of John's narrative?

12. Make sure you are familiar with the contents of the following Bible passages:
John 1:10-14
John 15:1-5
John 14:26
John 17


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. What do you think about the definition of saving faith given in the lesson? Do you have this kind of faith?

2. What teaching or event from the Gospel of John especially spoke to you as you studied this lesson? Explain why.

3. What Bible passages from the Gospel of John especially spoke to you as you studied this part of the lesson? Explain why.