SERIES: The Great Adventure: The Way
TITLE: A Look Ahead (John)
Scripture: John 20:30-31; 21:25
Down through the ages biblical scholars have depicted the gospels as animals.
- Matthew is a (lion), representing the kingdoms of Jesus
- Mark is an (ox), showing the servanthood of Jesus.
- Luke is a (man), revealing the humanity of Jesus.
- John is an (eagle), because can look into sun and not be dazzled.
I. MEET THE AUTHOR
The gospel of John is the most (intimate) of the four. It is an eyewitness account of Jesus, the (Lamb of God).
The author is accepted to be John:
- The author was a (Jew).
- The author was a (Palestinian) Jew.
- The author was an (eyewitness).
- The author was an (aposte).
- The author was the (Apostle John).
Matthew wrote to the Jews. Mark wrote to the Romans. Luke wrote to the Gentiles. John’s target audience was (everyone).
II. MEET THE INCIDENTALS
Several characteristics of John:
1) It is simple yet (profound).
2) It is filled with (analogies).
3) It is filled with (unique) material.
4) It also has (omitted) material.
Two main themes emerge from this gospel:
1. The Deity of Christ. To reinforce this truth, John is home to 7 signs:
1) Turning water to wine
2) Healing the nobleman’s son
3) Healing the paralytic
4) Feeding the 5000
5) Walking on water
6) Healing a man born blind
7) Resurrection of Lazarus
2. Belief in Christ
A Quick Outline of John:
- Introduction and Summary (1:1-18)
- The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry (1:19-4:54)
- The Growing Opposition (5-12)
- Discourse with His Disciples (13-17)
- Arrest, Trial and Crucifixion (18-19)
- Resurrection and Reappearance (20-21)
NEXT WEEK: Rob Grandi speaking
Title: What Jesus Knew
