Introduction

1. THE STATISTICS
1. 21 Chapters, 879 Verses, 19,099 Words
2. 43rd Book in the Bible, 4th Book in the New Testament
3. Other Statistics
1. One other book with 21 chapters: Judges
2. Averages about 42 verses per chapter
3. Fifteenth largest book in the Bible as to number of verses
2. THE HUMAN AUTHOR
1. Established in the Book of John
1. Never named in the Gospel of John
2. The disciple who leaned on Jesus’ breast (John 21:20-24 [20] Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? [21] Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? [22] Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. [23] Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? [24] This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.
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3. The disciple whom Jesus loved; often called the beloved disciple
1. At the Lord’s Supper (John 13:23-26 [23] Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. [24] Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. [25] He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it? [26] Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.
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2. At the cross (John 19:26-27 [26] When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! [27] Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.
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3. At the tomb (John 20:1-8 [1] The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. [2] Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the LORD out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. [3] Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. [4] So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. [5] And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. [6] Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, [7] And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. [8] Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.
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4. On the fishing boat (John 21:3-7 [3] Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. [4] But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. [5] Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. [6] And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. [7] Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.
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2. His Life
1. His name, John, corresponds to the Old Testament  name, Jonah, and means a dove.
2. His parents were Zebedee and Salome (Luke 5:10And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
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3. He was brother to James (Mark 1:19And when he had gone a little farther thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.
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4. He was a fisherman (Mark 1:19And when he had gone a little farther thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.
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5. Jesus named James and John “Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder” (Mark 3:17And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder:
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6. He had been a disciple of John the Baptist (Acts 1:21-23 [21] Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, [22] Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. [23] And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
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7. He was one of the inner circle of three (with James and Peter).
1. As a witness of the raising of the daughter of Jairus (Mark 5:37And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
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2. As a witness of the transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9 [1] And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, [2] And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. [3] And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. [4] Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. [5] While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. [6] And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. [7] And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. [8] And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only. [9] And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.
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3. As an inquirer of the things to come (Mark 13:3-4 [3] And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, [4] Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?
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4. As a witness to the agonies of Gethsemane (Mark 14:32-34 [32] And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. [33] And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; [34] And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.
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3. His Writings in the New Testament – compared to other human authors
1. Paul – 100 chapters (38.5%) –this includes the 13 chapters of Hebrews
2. Luke – 52 chapters (20.0%) –Luke, Acts
3. John – 50 chapters (19.2%) –John, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Revelation
4. Matthew – 28 chapters (10.8%)
5. Mark – 16 chapters (6.2%)
6. Peter – 8 chapters (3.1%) –1 Peter, 2 Peter
7. James – 5 chapters (1.9%)
8. Jude – 1 chapter (0.4%)
3. THE PLACE OF THE BOOK
1. In Relation to the Four Gospels
1. The significance of four gospels
1. Four is the number of the earth.
1. The four corners of the earth (Isaiah 11:12And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth.
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2. The beasts of the earth that “go on all four” (Leviticus 11:27And whatsoever goeth upon his paws, among all manner of beasts that go on all four, those are unclean unto you: whoso toucheth their carcase shall be unclean until the even.
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3. The four winds of the earth (Revelation 7:1And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.
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4. Four quarters of the earth (Revelation 20:8And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog, and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.
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5. The four gospels tell of the earthly ministry of Christ.
2. As to the deity and humanity of Christ in relation to His person and work
1. Matthew presents Jesus Christ as King of the Jews; this is His work as God.
2. Mark presents Jesus Christ as Servant of man; this is His work as man.
3. Luke presents Jesus Christ as the Son of man; this is His person as man.
4. John presents Jesus Christ as the Son of God; this is His person as God.
3. As to Old Testament prophecy concerning the Branch
1. Matthew is portrayed by the Branch which is the King (Jeremiah 23:5-6 [5] Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. [6] In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
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2. Mark is portrayed by the Branch that is God’s Servant (Zechariah 3:8Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou, and thy fellows that sit before thee: for they are men wondered at: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH.
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3. Luke is portrayed by the Branch who is the Man (Zechariah 6:12-13 [12] And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the LORD: [13] Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.
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4. John is portrayed by the Branch of the Lord (Isaiah 4:2In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.
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4. In comparison to the four beasts of Revelation 4:7And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.
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1. The first beast like a lion, the king of the beasts – Matthew
2. The second beast like a calf – Mark
3. The third beast like a man – Luke
4. The fourth beast like a flying eagle, the most majestic of the birds - John
2. A comparison with the other gospels
1. As to number of chapters
1. Matthew – 28 chapters; 4 (earthly view) times 7 (heavenly work)
2. Mark – 16 chapters; 4 (earthly view) times 4 (earthly work)
3. Luke – 24 chapters; 4 (earthly view) times 6 (humanity)
4. John – 21 chapters; 3 (divine view) times 7 (heavenly work)
2. As to where the gospel begins with the life of Christ
1. Matthew begins with Abraham and David (Matthew 1:1The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
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2. Mark begins from His baptism (Mark 1:9And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
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3. Luke begins from Adam (Luke 3:38Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God.
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4. John begins from the beginning (John 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
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3. As to main audience (this is a general statement only)
1. Matthew – the Jews
2. Mark – the Gentiles
3. Luke – the Saved
4. John – the Lost
4. As to miracles
1. Matthew records 20 of which 4 are exclusive to Matthew.
2. Mark records 18 of which 2 are exclusive.
3. Luke records 19 of which 6 are exclusive.
4. John records 8 of which 6 are exclusive.
5. Notes:
1. Only the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 is found in all four gospels.
2. John has the fewest number of miracles but the greatest percentage of exclusive miracles (6 out of 8).
5. As to parables
1. Matthew records 27 of which 15 are exclusive.
2. Mark records 10 of which 2 are exclusive.
3. Luke records 28 of which 19 are exclusive.
4. John records 2; both are exclusive.
5. Note: John does not commonly use parables as a teaching tool.
6. Words and phrases more common in John than the other gospels
1. Believe with various forms – 99 times (10 for Matthew, 17 for Mark, 11 for Luke)
2. Love with various forms – 57 times (13 for Matthew, 7 for Mark, 15 for Luke)
3. Life – 44 times (15 for Matthew, 8 for Mark, 15 for Luke)
4. Light – 24 times (14 for Matthew, 1 for Mark, 13 for Luke)
5. Love (exact word only) – 22 times (11 for Matthew, 5 for Mark, 12 for Luke)
6. Eternal or everlasting life – 13 times (2 each for Matthew, Mark, and Luke)
7. Verily – 50 times (always used in sets of two in John)
2. In Relation to the Other Writings of John
1. John wrote of the Holy Ghost’s provision for three categories of New Testament writings.
1. He will “bring all things to your remembrance” (John 14:26But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
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2. He will “teach you all things” (John 14:26But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
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3. He will “shew you things to come” (John 16:13Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
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2. This corresponds to the three major categories of writing in the New Testament.
1. Things brought to remembrance are books of History (Matthew through Acts).
2. The teaching of all things and guidance into all truth are the books called the Epistles (Romans through Jude).
3. The things to come would refer to the New Testament book of Prophecy (Revelation).
3. Of the New Testament authors, only John wrote major books in all three categories:
1. History – the Gospel of John
2. Teaching – the Epistles of John
3. Prophecy – the Book of Revelation
4. These books follow a divine pattern in their chapter totals:
1. A total of 50 chapters (7 times 7 plus 1)
1. The Gospel of John has 21 chapters (3 times 7).
2. The Epistles of John have a total of 7 chapters (7).
3. The Book of Revelation has 22 chapters (3 times 7 plus 1).
2. This pattern is found elsewhere in scripture:
1. In the feast of weeks, also called Pentecost
1. Measured from the feast of firstfruits as seven sabbaths and the morrow after the seventh sabbath (Leviticus 23:15-16 [15] And ye shall count unto you from the morrow after the sabbath, from the day that ye brought the sheaf of the wave offering; seven sabbaths shall be complete: [16] Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days; and ye shall offer a new meat offering unto the LORD.
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2. This is 7 times 7 plus 1.
3. The feast of weeks is a picture of the coming power of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost [Pentecost means fifty].
2. In the year of Jubilee
1. Measured as seven sabbaths of years and the year after the seventh sabbath year (Leviticus 25:8-13 [8] And thou shalt number seven sabbaths of years unto thee, seven times seven years; and the space of the seven sabbaths of years shall be unto thee forty and nine years. [9] Then shalt thou cause the trumpet of the jubile to sound on the tenth day of the seventh month, in the day of atonement shall ye make the trumpet sound throughout all your land. [10] And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubile unto you; and ye shall return every man unto his possession, and ye shall return every man unto his family. [11] A jubile shall that fiftieth year be unto you: ye shall not sow, neither reap that which groweth of itself in it, nor gather the grapes in it of thy vine undressed. [12] For it is the jubile; it shall be holy unto you: ye shall eat the increase thereof out of the field. [13] In the year of this jubile ye shall return every man unto his possession.
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2. This is 7 years times 7 plus 1.
3. The year of jubilee was a time of rest, celebration, and liberty; it is a picture of the coming rest when God will reign over all.
3. The fiftieth chapter written by John is Revelation 22.
1. There is no more curse (Revelation 22:3And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:
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2. God’s servants shall serve Him (Revelation 22:3And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:
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3. The Lord God is the light and there is no more need for the sun (Revelation 22:5And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
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4. THE STATED PURPOSE
1. Keys to Analyzing a Book in the Bible
1. Explanation: The analysis of a book in the Bible gives an overall view of the purpose and direction of the book. It is not a destructive study, but an instructive one. It seeks to know God’s purpose or theme for the book and to understand the approach He takes in the book. One of the best ways to analyze a book is to read it completely through several times. The Holy Spirit will begin to reveal the organization and direction of the book as you continue to read. Other helps involve looking for the following:
2. First key: Statement of Purpose – Some books have a direct statement telling the purpose of the book and some do not. John has one of the clearest statements of purpose in the Bible in John 20:30-31 [30] And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: [31] But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
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3. Second key: Natural Divisions – Most books of the Bible have some natural divisions of thought, though some are better defined than others. John has some easy places to divide and some not so easy.
4. Third key: Key Word Distribution – Key word distribution refers to the use of key words and how they are used more commonly in some portions of the book than they are in other portions. John, as mentioned above, has some important key words. However, it is difficult to glean much from how these key words are distributed throughout the book.
5. Fourth key: Key Shifts in the Text – Key shifts can refer to many things  like a shift in the person of the pronoun, a shift in audience, location, key person, etc. John has some important key shifts that will help you understand what is meant by this.
2. John’s Statement of Purpose
1. John 20:30-31 [30] And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: [31] But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
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2. Key words in this statement:
1. Signs
1. Signs normally refer to miraculous events.
2. John has eight miracles or signs.
1. The signs of John are especially chosen from many possible ones.
2. The signs of John have the special purpose of demonstrating that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.
2. Believe; the Gospel of John is written so that people might believe.
3. Life; John is written so that those who believe might have life.
3. The Signs in the Gospel of John
1. The changing of water into wine (John 2:1-11 [1] And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: [2] And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. [3] And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. [4] Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. [5] His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. [6] And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. [7] Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. [8] And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. [9] When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, [10] And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. [11] This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
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1. Revealing the power of Christ over quality (John 2:9-10 [9] When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, [10] And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.
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2. Caused the disciples to believe on Christ (John 2:11This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
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3. Named the first miracle (John 2:11This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
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2. The healing of the nobleman’s son (John 4:46-54 [46] So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. [47] When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. [48] Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. [49] The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die. [50] Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. [51] And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth. [52] Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him. [53] So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house. [54] This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judaea into Galilee.
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1. Revealed the power of Christ over distance (John 4:46So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.
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2. Caused the nobleman and his house to believe (John 4:53So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house.
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3. Named the second miracle (John 4:54This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judaea into Galilee.
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3. The healing of the lame man (John 5:1-9 [1] After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [2] Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. [3] In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. [4] For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had. [5] And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years. [6] When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? [7] The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me. [8] Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. [9] And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.
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1. Revealed the power of Christ over time; He did not have to wait for the stirring of the water (John 5:5And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.
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2. Brought faith and forgiveness to the lame man (John 5:13-15 [13] And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place. [14] Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee. [15] The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him whole.
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4. The feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:1-14 [1] After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. [2] And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. [3] And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. [4] And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh. [5] When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? [6] And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do. [7] Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little. [8] One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him, [9] There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? [10] And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. [11] And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would. [12] When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. [13] Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten. [14] Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.
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1. Revealed the power of Christ over quantity (John 6:9-13 [9] There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? [10] And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. [11] And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would. [12] When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. [13] Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.
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2. Caused the multitude to believe that He was “that prophet” (John 6:14Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.
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5. The walking on the water (John 6:16-21 [16] And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea, [17] And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. [18] And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew. [19] So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid. [20] But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid. [21] Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.
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1. Revealed the power of Christ over natural law (John 6:19-20 [19] So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid. [20] But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
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2. Caused the disciples to believe in Him as the Son of God (Matthew 14:32-33 [32] And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. [33] Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
   See All...; John 6:67-69 [67] Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? [68] Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. [69] And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.
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6. The healing of the man born blind (John 9:1-12 [1] And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. [2] And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? [3] Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. [4] I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. [5] As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. [6] When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, [7] And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing. [8] The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged? [9] Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he. [10] Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened? [11] He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight. [12] Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know not.
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1. Revealed the power of Christ over darkness (John 9:1-7 [1] And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. [2] And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? [3] Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. [4] I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. [5] As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. [6] When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, [7] And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
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2. Caused the blind man to believe in Christ and to worship Him (John 9:35-38 [35] Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? [36] He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him? [37] And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee. [38] And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
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7. The raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-46 [1] Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. [2] (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) [3] Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. [4] When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. [5] Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. [6] When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was. [7] Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again. [8] His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again? [9] Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. [10] But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him. [11] These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep. [12] Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well. [13] Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep. [14] Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. [15] And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him. [16] Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him. [17] Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already. [18] Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: [19] And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother. [20] Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house. [21] Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. [22] But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee. [23] Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. [24] Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. [25] Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: [26] And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? [27] She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world. [28] And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee. [29] As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him. [30] Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him. [31] The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there. [32] Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. [33] When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled. [34] And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. [35] Jesus wept. [36] Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him! [37] And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died? [38] Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. [39] Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. [40] Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? [41] Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. [42] And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. [43] And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. [44] And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. [45] Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him. [46] But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.
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1. Revealed the power of Christ over death (John 11:25-26 [25] Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: [26] And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
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2. Caused many of the Jews to believe on Jesus (John 11:45Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.
   See All...; John 12:9-11 [9] Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. [10] But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; [11] Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.
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3. These seven miracles were performed during the regular earthly ministry of Christ. The eighth is recorded after the resurrection of Christ.
8. The draught of fishes (John 21:4-11 [4] But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. [5] Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. [6] And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. [7] Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea. [8] And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes. [9] As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. [10] Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. [11] Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken.
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1. Revealed the power of Christ in the work of His disciples (John 15:5I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
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2. Caused the disciples to know Jesus as Lord (John 21:12Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.
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4. Key Shifts in the Gospel of John
1. The coming of His hour
1. Not yet come (John 2:4Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.
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   See All...; John 8:20These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.
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2. Now come (John 12:23And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
   See All..., 27; John 13:1Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.
   See All...; John 16:32Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
   See All...; John 17:1These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:
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2. The identity of “his own”
1. In John 1:11He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
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2. In John 13:1Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.
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