Study of John's Gospel - John 1:19-51

Homiletics                                             Study of John

Lesson     2                                           Passage: John 1:19-51

Content (List of Topics or Events)

John testifies to Jewish leaders about himself and call to Lord (John 1:19-28) a. John answers questions of who he is to leaders (19-23) b. John responds to Pharisee question why he baptizes  (24-27) c. Location of questioning identified (28)

John sees Jesus; he testifies and points to Jesus as God’s chosen one.  (John 1:29-35) a. John sees Jesus and identifies him as Lamb of God (29) b. John identifies Jesus as the one he points (30-31) c. John declares that Jesus will baptize with Holy Spirit (32-33) d. John declares that Jesus is God’s chosen one and Lamb of God (34-35)

Disciples see Jesus as Messiah, follow and tell others. (John 1:36-51) a. Two of John’s disciples follow Jesus (37-40) b. Disciples excitedly tell others  (41-42) c. Jesus asks Philip to follow him; and challenges Jesus finding him the Son of God (43-51)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
John testifies to Jewish leaders about himself and call to Lord	John 1:19-28
John sees Jesus; he testifies and points to Jesus as God’s chosen one.	John 1:29-35
Disciples see Jesus as Messiah, follow and tell others.	John 1:36-51

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

John identifies self and points to Jesus bringing followers

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that the we are to point to Jesus and following him with excitement that attractively reflects who Jesus is to others

Specific Application Questions

1.	What purpose has God called you to?
2.	Who is it that you proclaim; and what needs to change to bring clarity to salvation offered in Jesus?
3.	Is the excitement you have about Jesus attactive? How you challenged the truth of Jesus and where are you declaring Him as Lord of your life?

Principles to Remember

1.	We have been created for a Godly purpose
2.	Our lives need to point to the words and truth of God’s love.
3.	Our faith should bring excitement

Characteristic of God:  Jesus is the lamb of God

Theme: John clearly declares himself and points to the reality of Jesus; the messiah who everybody ought to know.

Study of John's Gospel - John 1:1-18

Homiletics                                             Study of John

Lesson     1                                           Passage: John 1:1-18

Content (List of Topics or Events)

The Word and Light from Beginning (John 1:1-5) a. Word expressed in Unity from beginning (1-2) b. Word created everything (3-4) c. Light shines in darkness and can’t be extinguished. (5)

John the Baptist’s testimony concerning Light; superiority of Light and call for belief  (John 1:6-8; 15) a. Identity of witness; John the Baptist (6) b. Testimony of Light for belief (7, 8) c. John cries out, telling that Jesus was before him and surpasses him (15)

True Light for bringing grace and truth everyone (John 1:9-13; 15-18) a. True light; not recognized or received by His own (9-11) b. Receipt of Light brings birth as children of God  (12-13) c. Grace given to believers; (15-16) d. Jesus closeness to God made God known (17-18)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
The Word and Light from Beginning	John 1:1-5
John the Baptist’s testimony concerning Light; superiority of Light and call for belief	John 1:9-13; 15-18
True Light for bringing grace and truth everyone	John 1:9-13; 15-18

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

Word from beginning is God’s grace and light for all

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that the Word is God grace and truth for those who believe and trust in the Jesus God’s presence in the world

Specific Application Questions

1.	In what ways you see Jesus as God?
2.	Where do you proclaim, in your testimony, that Jesus is the light of the world?
3.	Who do you know that needs to know God’s grace and how are you going to make a difference?

Principles to Remember

1.	Jesus was in the beginning with God the Father and the Holy Spirit. Our world is His handiwork
2.	The Word (Jesus) needs to be proclaimed and pointed to in our lives
3.	New Birth and a new way of living comes through Jesus

Characteristic of God:  One God

Theme: Jesus is God’s presence, He is grace and truth to our world.