Gospel of John - John 21

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Lesson     28                                                              Passage:  John 21

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Disciples return to Fishing and Encounter Jesus (John 21:1-14) 1. Jesus appears to disciples – Scene is set and disciples identified (1-3) a. Simon Peter and disciples set out fish. b. They catch nothing 2.  Jesus calls out and asks – catch any fish with negative response; instructions to try the right side and fish caught (4-6) 3. John recognizes Jesus and Peter who jumps in the water going to Jesus and disciples follow (7-8) 4. Jesus has prepared a fire with fish and bread (9) 5. Jesus instructs to bring some fish (10-11) a. Peter climbs back in the boat b. Drags the net ashore full of large fish. 6. Jesus invites the disciples for breakfast and distributes bread and fish; third appearance – they knew it was Jesus (12-14)

Peter’s Love questioned by Jesus (John 21:15-17) 1. As they finished eating, Jesus asks: do you love me more than these (15) Peter responds “you know that I love you” Jesus says “Feed my lambs” 2. Jesus asks again: do you love me (16) Peter responds “Yes, Lord you know that I love you” Jesus says “Take care of my sheep” 3. Jesus asks again: do you love me (17) Peter is hurt because he was asked a third time. He responds “you know all things; you know that I love you” Jesus says “Feed by sheep”

Jesus describes Peter’s future death with questions about John (John 21:18-25) 1. Jesus tells Peter: when young you dress self and went where you wanted; when old you will stretch out hands, others will dress you and lead where you don’t want to go (18) 2. Jesus was describing Peter’s death; saying “follow me” (19) 3. Peter sees John following and asks what about him? (20-21) 4. Jesus responded what is that to you? “You must follow me” (22) 5. John fills in about rumors and that Jesus didn’t say he wouldn’t die, but if he remains alive “what is that to you?” (23) 6. John says that what he has written is true (24) 7. John then shares that “Jesus did many other things, if every one of them written he suppose the whole world wouldn’t have room for these books (25)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Disciples return to Fishing and Encounter Jesus	John 21:1-14
Peter’s Love questioned by Jesus	John 21:15-17
Jesus describes Peter’s future death with questions about John	John 21:18-25

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Disciples fishing have Jesus breakfast encounter where Peter’s love questioned

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL  Jesus knows our future and to love Him means to trust him through it all for His glory

Specific Application Questions

Where has God directed you to fish on the other side of the boat? Meaning to change direction for a larger purpose.

How has God asked you to love Him and serve Him obediently?  Have those opportunities been identified and how have you responded?

In what ways have you described the truth about Jesus to others?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Fish where the fish are – Making an impact on others.

Love requires active evidence

Our relationship with Jesus is personal

Characteristic of God

All knowing

Theme

Encountering Jesus can bring bounty and a challenge to love more deeply as we serve Him.

 

 

Gospel of John - John 20

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Lesson     27                                                              Passage:  John 20

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Empty Tomb – Seen and Shared (John 20:1-10) 1. Mary Magdalene came to tomb and sees stone removed (1) 2. Mary Magdalene runs to Peter and John telling Jesus body taken and doesn’t know where He has been put (2) 3. Both disciples run to tomb with John arriving first; looks to see strips of linen but doesn’t go in (3-5) 4. Simon Peter arrives and going straight into tomb; he arrives seeing strips of linen as well as the head cloth which lying in place separate from linen (6-7) 5. John also went inside saw and believed. 6. The disciples went back to where they were staying (10)

Risen Jesus Experienced (John 20:11-18) 1. Mary stood outside wept, but as she looked into the tomb saw two angels seated where Jesus’ body had been one at the head and another at the foot (11-12) 2. The angels asked her why she was crying and she responded they have taken my Lord away and don’t know where (13) 3. Mary turns and sees Jesus, but doesn’t recognize him (14) 4. Jesus says “Woman why are you crying, and who are you looking for?” (15a) 5. Mary responds, “If you have taken Him tell me where and I’ll get Him” (15b) 6. Jesus calls her by name “Mary” and she turns and calls out Rabboni” (16) 7. Jesus says don’t hold on to me, but go and tell them “I am ascending to my Father, my God and your God (17) 8. Mary goes to disciples telling them “I have seen the Lord” (18)

Jesus’ Resurrection Verified (John 20:19-31) 1. Disciples are together with doors locked for fear of Jewish leaders; Jesus comes and says “peace be with you” (19) 2. Jesus shows His hands and side; disciples overjoyed seeing the Lord (20) 3. Jesus says “peace be with you, as Father sent me, I am sending you” (21) 4. Jesus breathed on them saying “receive the Holy Spirit” (22) 5. Then Jesus says to them, “if you forgive anyone’s sins they are forgive and if you don’t, they won’t (23) 6. Thomas arrives later and disciples say “they have seen the Lord”, but responds (I need evidence of nail marks and touch His side to believe (24-25) 7. A week later disciples were in the house again and Jesus came and stood among them saying “peace be with you” 8. Jesus calls out Thomas asking him to put his finger here and see His hands and reach out and touch my side… stop doubting and believe (26-27) 9. Thomas says to Jesus “My Lord and my God” (28) 10. Jesus says “you have seen me and believed, blessed those who have not seen and believed (29) 11. Jesus many unrecorded signs, but these are written for belief and life in His name (30-31)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Empty Tomb – Seen and Shared	John 20:1-10
Risen Jesus Experienced	John 20:11-18
Jesus’ Resurrection Verified	John 20:19-31

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Empty tomb and risen Jesus verifies truth bringing believer’s life.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL Jesus rose from the dead on the first day of the week verifying scripture bringing life to all who believe on Him.

Specific Application Questions

In what ways do you run to Jesus?  What do you find as you do?

How to you respond as you experience Jesus in your life?

After you have seen the evidence of risen Jesus, what is your active response?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Jesus’ tomb is empty

Jesus calls us to Him by name

Belief in Jesus brings life.

Characteristic of God

Resurrection and Life

Theme

Jesus’ empty tomb brings joy and life to those who recognize Him and believe.

Gospel of John - John 19:31-42

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Lesson     26                                                              Passage:  John 19:31-42

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Day of Preparation – Death Verification Request (John 19:31-33) 1. Day of Preparation before Sabbath – Jewish leader requested that Pilate have legs broken and bodies taken down (31) 2.  Soldiers break legs of others on cross (32) 3. Jesus found already dead and did not break Jesus’ legs (33)

Jesus Found Dead – Body Pierced (John 19:34-37) 1. Soldiers pierce Jesus side bringing flow of water and blood (34) 2. John saw this occur and testifies of its truth for belief (35) 3. Scripture fulfilled that no bones broken (36) 4. Scripture fulfilled about Jesus’ body pierced (37)

Permission given to take Jesus body and buried (John 19:38-42) 1. Joseph of Arimathea asks Pilate for the body of the Jesus; secretly (38a) 2. With permission he and Nicodemus took Jesus’ body wrapped in costly spices and linen according to Jewish customs (39-40) 3. They placed Jesus in a new tomb in a nearby garden and sealed the tomb (41-42)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Day of Preparation – Death Verification Request	John 19:17-24
Jesus Found Dead – Body Pierced	John 19:25-27
Permission given to take Jesus body and buried	John 19:28-30

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jesus death is confirmed body prepared and borrowed tomb buried

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that Jesus fulfilled scripture through His atoning sacrifice for our sins?

Specific Application Questions

What proof do you need about the truth of Jesus sacrifice for you?

How have you seen the scripture fulfilled in Jesus?

Where have you demonstrated precious Jesus to others?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Jesus prepared a place for us.

Scripture fulfilled in Jesus

Jesus is a precious gift for mankind

Characteristic of God

Atoning Sacrifice

Theme

Jesus fulfilled scripture through death on the cross and burial in a borrowed tomb.

 

 

 

 

Gospel of John - John 19:17-30

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Lesson     25                                                              Passage:  John 19:17-30

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jesus on the cross is identified as King of the Jews as soldiers divided clothes (John 19:17-24) 1. Jesus carries cross to Golgotha to be crucified between two others (17-18) 2.  Pilate prepares notice to be placed on the cross “The King of the Jews with Jewish protest (19-21) 3. Pilate responds to protest “What I have written, I have written” (22) 4. Soldiers divide clothes into four shares with undergarment remaining (23a) 5. The undergarment was seamless and lots are cast for garment fulfilling scripture (23b-24)

Jesus cares for His mother and gives provision in John (John 19:25-27) 1. Jesus’ mother with two other Mary’s stood at the cross (25) 2. Jesus sees His Mother with John (26a) 3. Jesus says to his mother “Woman, here is your son” (26b) 4. Jesus says to the disciple he loved, “here is your mother” from that time on John took Mary to live in his home (27)

Jesus finished work declaring “it is finished” (John 19:28-30) 1. Jesus knowing all had been finished said “I am thirsty” (28) 2. Vinegar soaked in sponge and given to Jesus (29) 3. Jesus receives drink saying “it is finished” and gives up spirit (30)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Jesus on the cross is identified as King of the Jews as soldiers divided clothes	John 19:17-24
Jesus cares for His mother and gives provision in John	John 19:25-27
Jesus finished work declaring “it is finished”	John 19:28-30

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

King Jesus crucified identified, directs Mother’s care;  finishes work

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL scripture is fulfilled as Jesus crucified for our sins. Like Jesus’ care for His mother, He cares for us.

Specific Application Questions

How do you identify Jesus? How do you demonstrate He is your king?

In what was do you recognize Jesus’ care for you?

What is the work that you have been given to complete?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Jesus’ kingship must be recognized.

Jesus cares for you

Jesus finished His work on our behalf.

Characteristic of God

King

Theme

King Jesus is crucified for our sins because He cares for us.

 

 

 

Gospel of John - John 18:28-19:16

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Lesson     24                                                              Passage:  John 18:28-19:16

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jews bring Jesus to Pilate for Judgment (John 18:28-40) 1. Jewish leaders bring Jesus to Pilate but fear palace entry would make them unclean (28) 2.  Pilate meets them asking what charges (29-30) 3. Pilate tries to return Jesus to Jews but they object saying that they couldn’t execute Jesus (31-32) 4. Pilate asks Jesus if He was king of the Jews with Jesus asking if this is His own idea (33-34) 5. Pilate asks Jesus “You are a King then? With Jesus responding my kingdom is not of this world; I testify to the truth (35-36) 6. Pilate asks “what is truth (38a) 7. Pilate goes to the Jewish crowd stating that no basis in judgement with Jews shouting to release Barabbas and judge Jesus (38b-40)

Pilate finds no basis to Judge Jesus with Jews declaring their judgment to Crucify (John 19:1-8) 1. Pilate berates Jesus - flogging, crowned with thorns, robed in purple, with face slapped… declaring “Hail King of the Jews” (1-3) 2. Pilate says he bringing Jesus out saying he has no basis to charge him (4) 3. Pilate brings out Jesus and saying “Here is the man” (5) 4. Chief priests shout “Crucify” and Pilate responds you take him and crucify, I find no basis to charge him (6) 5. Jewish leaders demand death because Jesus claimed to be the “Son of God” (7) 6. Hearing of Jesus claim to be the “Son of God” Pilate was more fearful (8)

Pilate questions Jesus; source of power clarified as Pilate caves to Jewish crucifixion demands (John 19:9-16) 1. Pilate question Jesus asking where did you come from; with no response from Jesus (9) 2. Pilate asks Jesus “do you refuse to speak to me”; then states he has the power to free (10) 3. Jesus responds you have no power unless given from above; the greater sin is the one who handed me to you (11) 5. Pilate tries to set Jesus free but Jewish leaders pressed Pilate to act (12) 6. Pilate brings Jesus to judge’s seat saying “Here is your King” to Jews (13-14) 7. The Jewish shout they have no king but Caesar, Crucify him (15) 8. Finally, Pilate handed Jesus to them to be crucified and soldier take charge of Jesus (16-17)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Jews bring Jesus to Pilate for Judgment	John 18:28-40
Pilate finds no basis to Judge Jesus with Jews declaring their judgment to Crucify	John 19:1-8
Pilate questions Jesus; source of power clarified as Pilate caves to Jewish crucifixion demands	John 19:9-16

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Pilate judges questioning Jesus, finds faultless, caves to crucify demands

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL true power comes from God and He is the source our power in life. God’s work will not be stifled.

Specific Application Questions

What conditions cause your uncleanness in God’s service?

How is your power sourced?

In what way do you make decisions, do you rely on others or do you stand up for Jesus?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Jesus is the truth.

Jesus’ claim is true

Judgment comes God

Characteristic of God

Source of Power

Theme

Jewish demands for crucifixion pushed onto an unwilling Pilate to act and condemn Jesus.

 

 

Gospel of John - John 18:1-27

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Lesson     23                                                              Passage:  John 18:1-27

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jesus sought in Garden, identified and betrayed (John 18:1-9) 1. Jesus and disciples cross Kidron Valley to garden (1) 2.  Judas knowing the place came to the garden with soldiers and officials from chief priests and Pharisees (2-3) 3. Jesus asks “Who is it you want?” (4) 4. They reply “Jesus of Nazareth” with Jesus replying “I am He”, with that they draw back and fall to ground. (5-6) 5. Jesus asks again “Who is it you want?” and they respond “Jesus of Nazareth” (7) 6. Jesus tells them “I am He” and let these men go; fulfilling prophecy (8-9)

Jesus arrested, Peter’s sword use protested and taken to high priest (John 18:10-12) 1. Simon Peter draws sword cutting off ear off right ear (10) 2. Jesus tells Peter to put the sword away, asking shall I not drink the cup the Father as given me (11) 3. Officials arrest Jesus and bound him (12)

Jewish trial and Peter’s denials (John 18:13-27) 1. Jesus is taken to Annas father-in-law to Caiaphas (13-14) 2. Peter and another disciple follow to priest’s courtyard; Peter waits outside as other disciple speaks to servant girl bring Peter in (15-16a) 3. Servant girl asks “you’re one of His disciples, aren’t you? 1st denial (16b-17) 4. Peter stands with servants and official around fire warming self (18) 5. High Priest questions Jesus about His teaching; Jesus replies He has taught openly ask those who heard me (19-21) 6. One of the officials slapped Jesus in the face asking is this the way you answer the high priest (22) 7. Jesus responds “if I said something wrong tell me what it is; I spoke the truth; why did you hit me?” (23) 8. Jesus bound and sent to Caiaphas the high priest (24) 9. Peter asked “aren’t you one of His disciples?” with 2nd denial; then one of servants relative of the man whose ear was cut off asks “didn’t I see you in the garden” with 3rd denial and a rooster began to crow (25-27)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Jesus sought in Garden, identified and betrayed	John 18:1-9
Jesus arrested, Peter’s sword use protested and taken to high priest	John 18:10-12
Jewish trial and Peter’s denials	John 18:13-27

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jesus’ garden arrest, teaching questioned by Annas; Peter denies thrice.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL Jesus is in control at His arrest, protecting His followers and speaks the truth.

Specific Application Questions

How do you declare who you are in Jesus?

In what ways are you following God’s leadership in your life?

Where are you speaking the truth in love, and where is there a place you deny that truth?  What needs to change?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Jesus declares who He is “I am He”

Jesus is focused His earthly purpose

Jesus speaks the truth

Characteristic of God

Sovereign

Theme

Jesus is committed to follow the will of His Father, protecting His followers and declares the truth.