Gospel of John - John 3

Homiletics                                             Study of John

Lesson     4                                           Passage: John 3

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Old Nicodemus asks Jesus relationship with God and hears about new birth (John 3:1-15) a. Nicodemus asks about Jesus as teacher (1-2) b. Jesus answers the real question about access to kingdom of God with born again question  (3-4) c. Jesus tells about “water and Spirit” birth (5-8) d. Jesus tells about unbelief even with faithful testimony with Moses’ snake example providing life (9-15)

Jesus teaches about himself, belief relationship with God  (John 3:16-21) a. It’s about God’s love demonstrated through Son Jesus bringing eternal life (16-18) b. Verdict: Light has come, but people are stuck in darkness hating light (19-20) c. Living by truth comes to Light and what is done is in the sight of God (21)

John baptizing responds to questions about Jesus as one from heaven speaking words of God bringing life (John 3:22-36) a. Jesus with disciples teaching and baptizing (22-24) b. John asked about ceremonial washing and Jesus  (25-26) c. John responds telling about the bridegroom and John’s place (27-30) d. John tells that Jesus, the one sent speaks the words of God bringing eternal life for believers (31-26

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Old Nicodemus asks Jesus relationship with God and hears about new birth	John 3:1-15
Jesus teaches about himself, belief relationship with God	John 3:13-21
John baptizing responds to questions about Jesus as one from heaven speaking words of God bringing life	John 3:22-36

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

Nicodemus asks; Jesus responds with God’s eternal life provision

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that access to the Kingdom of God requires new birth through water and the spirit; a provision of God through Jesus Christ.

Specific Application Questions

1.	In what ways do you fail to understand God’s provision in your life? Have you accepted God’s testimony?
2.	God loves you! Have you accepted Him fully and are you living in His light?
3.	Who is first in your life?

Principles to Remember

1.	You must be born again; through water and Spirit.
2.	God loves you and has given His only begotten Son for you.
3.	Everything is in Jesus hands

Characteristic of God:  Light coming into the World

Theme: Eternal life is available to those who believe in God’s only Son Jesus.

Gospel of John - John 2_1-25

Homiletics                                             Study of John

Lesson     3                                           Passage: John 2:1-25

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jesus performs first display of power at Wedding in Cana (John 2:1-12) a. Wine at Wedding is gone (1-2) b. Jesus asked his mother why and discloses it’s not time  (3-4) c. Jesus hears plea and turns water to wine (5-8) d. Wine Jesus made is the best (9-11) e. Jesus goes to Capernam with family and disciples (12)

Jesus displays zeal for Father’s house by clearing temple  (John 2:13-17) a. Jesus travels to Jerusalem for Passover (13) b. Jesus finds temple used to sell animals and exchange money (13-14) c. Jesus clears temple (15) d. Jesus tells those to stop turning His house into market and shares scriptural reference (16-17)

Jesus declares authority as sign bringing belief (John 2:18-25) a. Jesus asked for a sign of authority (18) b. Jesus tells that he will raise temple in 3 days  (19-22) c. People saw signs of Jesus and believed in Him (23-25)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Jesus performs first display of power at Wedding in Cana	John 2:1-12
Jesus displays zeal for Father’s house by clearing temple	John 2:13-17
Jesus declares authority as sign bringing belief	John 2:18-25

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

Jesus performs miracles, clears temple and shows signs for belief

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that Jesus has authority over circumstances is zealous for purity and will do as he says.

Specific Application Questions

1.	Where do you rely on Jesus power? And how do you need to do as He says?
2.	What zeal do you have for God’s purity in your life? What needs to change to be more like He desires for you?
3.	In what ways are to trusting in Jesus and does that demonstrate to others your belief?

Principles to Remember

1.	Power to do marvelous work is trusting Jesus.
2.	Zeal for purity of faith brings righteous behavior
3.	Faith is demonstrated by trusting in Jesus for everything.

Characteristic of God:  Authority found in Him

Theme: Jesus has the authority to do marvelous works.

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.