JOHN
READING PLAN + STUDY QUESTIONS
READING PLAN
GOD'S WORD IN THE FLESH
THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS
THE IDENTITY OF JESUS
JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD
THE WAY, THE TRUTH, + THE LIFE
THE DEATH + RESURRECTION OF JESUS
HOW TO USE
READ THE CHAPTERS IN THE BIBLE FOR EACH SESSION
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS + REFLECT ON THE READING
This study encourages going at your own pace, allowing each session to be a day, a week, or however long you need. Each session contains questions to be used for individual reflection or small group discussion.
This study was made to be used alongside Bible reading. Although we have created chapter summaries, there is no substitute for reading God's Word.
SESSION ONE: JOHN 1-3
GOD'S WORD IN THE FLESH
To what was Jesus referring when He offered the Samaritan woman at the well “living water”?
How did Jesus convince the woman at the well of His identity as the Messiah? What did the woman do in response?
In John 5:6, why did Jesus ask the man by the pool if he wanted to be healed? How did the man reply?
In John 5:18-24, what did Jesus teach about His relationship with and proximity to God?
How did Jesus compare His words to the teachings of Moses (John 5:44-47)?
After feeding the five thousand, how did the crowds perceive Jesus? Why did he withdraw from them (John 6:1-15)?
After seeing Jesus perform many miracles, why would the disciples be surprised or afraid when seeing Jesus walk on the water?
What is significant about Jesus’ claim to be the “true bread of life”? How did He compare Himself to the manna in the wilderness (see Exodus 16)?
When Jesus asked if the disciples would abandon Him, how did Peter respond (John 6:60-71)?
SESSION TWO: JOHN 4-6
THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS
Why did Jesus remain in Galilee? How did people disagree about His identity and character?
How would you summarize Jesus’ argument regarding healing on the Sabbath?
In John 7:25-30, people argued that no one knows from where the Savior will come. How does this idea contradict the prophecy of Micah 5:2?
What realization did the people come to in John 7:40-44?
In John 7:37-39, how did Jesus repeat the idea He shared with the woman at the well in John 4?
Read John 8:3–11. What does it mean to “cast the first stone”?
How did Jesus display trust and obedience to God’s will in John 8:28-30?
What did Jesus mean when He said that “the truth will set you free”? What was Jesus implying that the people were enslaved to?
How did Jesus compare himself to Abraham? Read Exodus 6:13-14. How is the name “I AM” significant?
According to John 9:1–12, why was the man born blind? After healing the blind man, Jesus warned against a different kind of blindness. How would you define spiritual blindness?
SESSION THREE: JOHN 7-9
THE IDENTITY OF JESUS
Why did Jesus remain in Galilee? How did people disagree about His identity and character?
How would you summarize Jesus’ argument regarding healing on the Sabbath?
In John 7:25-30, people argued that no one knows from where the Savior will come. How does this idea contradict the prophecy of Micah 5:2?
What realization did the people come to in John 7:40-44?
In John 7:37-39, how did Jesus repeat the idea He shared with the woman at the well in John 4?
Read John 8:3–11. What does it mean to “cast the first stone”?
How did Jesus display trust and obedience to God’s will in John 8:28-30?
What did Jesus mean when He said that “the truth will set you free”? What was Jesus implying that the people were enslaved to?
How did Jesus compare himself to Abraham? Read Exodus 6:13-14. How is the name “I AM” significant?
According to John 9:1–12, why was the man born blind? After healing the blind man, Jesus warned against a different kind of blindness. How would you define spiritual blindness?
SESSION FOUR: JOHN 10-13
JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD
In what ways did Jesus compare Himself to a shepherd? What does it mean to know the voice of Jesus (John10:1–6)?
Read John 10:10. What does the Enemy want for your life? What does Jesus provide instead?
How did Jesus describe his relationship with the Father (John 10:22–39)?
When Jesus heard about Lazarus’ death, how did He respond (John 11:1-4)?
Compare Jesus’ interactions with Martha and Mary. If Jesus knew that Lazarus would be raised from the dead, why did He weep?
Why did Judas criticize Mary’s act of humility with Jesus and the ointment?
Read John 12:32. What did Jesus mean when he said that he would be “lifted up”? Why might this be confusing to the disciples?
According to John 12:42-43, why did the people have disbelief?
In John 13:1–20, how did Jesus instruct the disciples to serve with humility?
How does Jesus’ new commandment to the disciples both summarize and fulfill the Old Testament Law?
SESSION FIVE: JOHN 14-17
THE WAY, THE TRUTH, + THE LIFE
Jesus taught that He is the way, the truth, and the life. What does it mean that no one comes to the Father except through Jesus?
In John 14:15–17, how did Jesus describe the Holy Spirit?
Jesus described Himself as the true vine. What does it mean to abide in Christ (John 15:1–17)?
Read Psalm 69:4 and 35:19. How do these verses foreshadow Jesus’ teaching in John 15:18–16:4?
According to John 16:7–15, how would Jesus’ death benefit believers?
What was Jesus foretelling when He explained that sorrow would turn into joy? How did He use the analogy of childbirth?
What does it mean to pray in the name of Jesus? How does God answer prayers that align with His will?
Read John 16:25-33. In verse 33, what did Jesus say that believers will experience in the world? Despite this, how did Jesus offer hope?
Read Jesus’ prayer in John 17. How did Jesus display trust in God’s authority and obedience to His plan?
SESSION SIX: JOHN 18-21
THE DEATH + RESURRECTION OF JESUS
After Jesus was betrayed, Peter wanted to protect Him. How did Jesus choose trust in God’s plan over resistance to His arrest?
What did Jesus mean that His kingdom is “not of this world” (John 18:33-40)?
When Jesus was mocked, why did the soldiers call him “King of the Jews” and place a crown of thorns on his head?
Read John 19:12-16. How did the people see Jesus as a threat to Caesar and the Roman Empire?
Read Zechariah 12:10. What specific aspects of Jesus’ crucifixion did this verse predict?
When Peter arrived at the tomb, what did he find? How do Jesus’ folded linens discredit the theory that His grave was robbed?
After the resurrection, how did Jesus revive Thomas’s faith (John 20:24–29)?
How many times did Jesus ask Peter, “Do you love me?” Why is this number significant (John 21:15–19)?
What did John state was the purpose of his writing (John 20:30-31)? How did John describe the magnitude of Jesus’ life (John 21:25)?
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