John's Gospel: A Disciple Journey with Jesus

Appendix 11. A Possible Harmonization of the Resurrection Accounts

Provides a possible harmony of events of Resurrection Day, based on a reconstruction by George E. Ladd and Michael C. Perry.

Appendix 10. Harmony between John and the Synoptic Gospels

Provides a harmony of passages in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John for the accounts of Jesus' passion and resurrection.

Appendix 9. The Sending of the Holy Spirit

Explains the filoque controversy, whether the Spirit proceeds from the Father only (Eastern church), or from both the Father and Son (Western church).

Appendix 8. The Paraclete

Explains what parakletos or Paraclete means. Then outlines the Spirit as a replacement for Jesus, as a Person, and a teacher, reminder, and guide to truth, who convicts the world of sin.

Appendix 7. The Chronology of Holy Week in John's Gospel

Presents arguments for the observation that Jesus partook of the Last Supper on Thursday, Passover, despite some indications in John that he partook of the Last Supper on Wednesday.

Appendix 6. 'Glory' and 'Glorify' in John's Gospel

John develops the idea of seeing God's glory in Jesus, especially in his death, resurrection, and ascension.

Appendix 5. "Signs" in John's Gospel. John's Gospel

Discusses John's use of semeion, 'miraculous signs,' to describe how miracles point to who Jesus is.

Appendix 4. The 'I Am' Passages in John's Gospel

Appendix 3. Religious Leaders in Jesus' Day

Identifies the various religious and political leaders in Jesus' day.

Appendix 2. 'The Jews' in John's Gospel

John isn't antisemitic. Usually his term 'the Jews' refers to his enemies, the leaders in Jerusalem.

34. Feed My Sheep (John 21:1-25)

While Peter and other disciples are fishing, Jesus tells them to put ther nets on the other side, catching a great number of fish. Peter swims ashore. Jesus has breakfast fixed. Jesus restores Peter to ministry and prophesies his manner of death.

33. As the Father Sent Me, So I Send You (John 20:19-31)

Jesus appears to his disciples in the upper room. He commissions them and sends them, breathes upon them to receive the Holy Spirit, and gives them the power to remit sins. Doubting Thomas finally meets the risen Christ and confesses him to be 'My Lord and my God.'

32. Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene (John 20:1-18)

On Sunday morning Mary goes to the tomb, finds it empty, and tells Peter and John. They find the graveclothes folded carefully, not scattered. Later, Jesus appears to Mary in the garden near the tomb.

31. Jesus' Death and Burial (John 19:17-42)

Jesus is crucified on Golgotha, the soldiers cast lots for his garments fulfilling scripture. In last words of Christ from the cross, he entrusts his mother to John's care, thirsts, drinks posca or vinegary wine, and says 'It is finished.' He is buried by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus in a new tomb.

30. Jesus' Arrest and Trial (John 18:1-19:16)

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, taken to the high priests Annas and Caiaphas. Peter denies him three times. Jesus is tried before Pilate, who finds him innocent. Jesus speaks to him of his heavenly kingdom, of truth, and of God's sovereignty. Peter, buckling to pressure from the Jewish leaders, gives the order to crucify Jesus.

29. Jesus' Prayer for His Disciples (John 17:1-26)

Jesus' high priestly prayer discusses themes of glory, unity, sanctification through the word of truth. And a prayer for those who will believe in the future.

28. The Spirit Will Guide You (John 16:12-33)

The Holy Spirit, Paraclete, Counselor, Comforter will guide the disciles into all truth, relaying what the Father is saying. Speaks of prayer to the Father in Jesus' name, and the peace in Jesus that overcomes the world.

27. The Spirit of Truth (John 15:18-16:11)

Jesus teaches on persecution, and the coming of the Paraclete, Counselor, Comforter who will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment.

26. Abiding in the Vine (John 15:1-17)

Jesus uses the metaphor of a vine and branches to teach his disciples the importance of pruning or discipline, as well as staying close, abiding in the vine. That we can do nothing by ourselves, but in him will bear much fruit.

25. I Will Give You Another Counselor (John 14:15-31)

Jesus ties love for him to obedience. Explains how the Holy Spirit will come as 'another' Paraclete. Prince of the world has no hold on Jesus.

24. I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:1-14)

Jesus comforts his disciples as part of the Farewell Discourses, teaches about heaven -- 'my Father's house,' and declares himself the only, exclusive way to the Father.

23. Washing the Disciples' Feet, Love One Another (John 13:1-38)

Breaking all social norms in an act of radical humility, Jesus washes his disciples' feet at the Last Supper and gives them a commandment to love one another -- a mark of discipleship.

22. The Hour Has Come to Be Glorified (John 12:23-50)

21. Anointing at Bethany and Triumphal Entry (John 11:55-12:22)

Mary anoints Jesus at a dinner in Bethany, just before his triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

20. I Am the Resurrection and the Life (John 11:1-54)

Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, and speaks to Mary and Martha about resurrection and life found in him.

19. I Am the Good Shepherd (John 10:1-42)

Jesus draws four teachings from the life of a shepherd, including laying down his life for the sheep and aboslute protection of them from thieves and Satan.

18. Healing Blindness (John 9:1-41)

After Jesus heals a man born blind on the Sabbath, the Pharisees attack the man and Jesus. Jesus gives a discourse on spiritual blindness.

17. Truth that Sets You Free (John 8:12-59)

Jesus' discourse touches the importance of keeping Jesus' teachings to be true disciples, that his truth can set one free.

16. Jesus and the Adulterous Woman (John 7:53-8:11)

Jesus' enemies bring a women taken in adultery to him in the temple. Jesus both convicts them of unrighteous testimony, as well as gently calling the woman to repentance.

15. Streams of Living Water (John 7:1-52)

Jesus visits Jerusalem for the Feast of Booths or Tabernacles, Sukkot, and delivers an important declaration on the indwelling Holy Spirit in the believer.