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Teaching Outlines of the Gospel of John

by Gary DeLashmutt

Chapter 1:1-18
Introducing The Logos

What is the ultimate meaning of the universe and human existence? John's answer is a Person rather than a philosophical system. 

Chapter 1:19-51
The First Six Witnesses

Check out the surprising ways Jesus responds to people who are seeking the truth. 

Chapter 2:1-22
God's New Program

Jesus' first public miracle rescued a party from a premature conclusion! Learn the revolutionary message of this chapter. 

Chapter 3:1-21
The New Birth

What is the new birth? Who needs it? How do we get it? Why do people reject it?

Chapter 4:1-42
Living Water

Why did John follow Jesus' interview with Nicodemus with this interview with a promiscuous Samaritan woman? Jesus' conversation with her speaks directly to the spiritual thirst of many today. 

Chapter 4:45-54
Faith, Experience, & God's Word

This passage helps clear up the confusion so many people have concerning the relationship between these three components of Christianity. 

Chapter 5:1-29
The Giver of Life

When the "sin-police" try to ticket Jesus for healing on the Sabbath, he turns the tables on them. 

Chapter 6:1-59
The Feeding of the 15,000-20,000

Why wasn't Jesus willing to be a "Mobile McDonalds" to hungry people? His answer reveals the true purpose of his miracles. 

Chapter 7:1-41
Reaching A Verdict About Jesus

Of the four conclusions these folks reached about Jesus, only one makes sense. 

Chapter 8:1-11
The Woman Caught In Adultery

This passage is so radical about God's grace that many in the early church evidently excluded it from the Bible! 

Chapter 9
The Healing of the Man Born Blind

This healing illustrates an important biblical principle: Light received results in more light; light rejected reveals willful blindness. 

Chapter 11:1-53
"I Am the Resurrection & the Life"

Jesus' response to his friend's death provides a window through which we can understand how God views human mortality. A great passage for people who are wrestling with the death of loved ones. 

Chapter 12:12-26
Disappointing Expectations

The kind of Messiah Jesus was, who he came to help, the way he helps us--his answers disappointed many, but pleasantly surprised others. How will his answers affect you? 

Chapter 13:1-17
Two Essential Lessons

When Jesus washed his disciples feet, he illustrated the keys to true human happiness. Do you know what they are? 

Chapters 14-16
The "Advantage" of the Holy Spirit

Is it possible that we have more privileged access to God than the disciples did when they were in Jesus' physical presence? Jesus' answer may surprise you . . . 

Chapter 15:1-16
A Spiritually Fruitful Life

What exactly does it mean to be spiritually fruitful? Who plays what role in bearing this spiritual fruit? 

Chapter 17:1-26
Christians & The World

Will we ever get this issue right? Jesus tells us to be in the world, but not of it. And he tells us how we can do it.

Chapter 19
The Crucifixion of Jesus

Jesus' statements from the cross provide windows through which we can understand its meaning and significance for today. 

Chapter 19 (and Matthew 27:45-54)
The Events Accompanying Jesus' Crucifixion

Premature darkness, an earthquake, tombs opened, a torn Temple veil--did these things really happen, and what do they have to do with Jesus' crucifixion? 

Chapters 20 and 21
2 Encounters & 2 Lessons

How much evidence is enough to believe in Jesus? How can you be restored after failing Jesus? Jesus' responses to Thomas and Peter answer these questions in ways that are super-relevant to today. As to this issue which causes so much confusion and pain among our friends. Do you know what it is and how to communicate it?