John 10

Theme of chapter: Jesus, using metaphors demonstrates that he is the good shepherd of his people, and that he is the only way to everlasting life. Jesus proclaimed to the religious leaders again that he was God, and they sought to kill him.

Most important verse: John 10:26-27 26But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.

27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

(this speaks of election)

Most prominent word: sheep (the Jew and the gentile; refers to Gods people that Jesus calls out)

Teaching about Christ: Jesus taught that he is the Christ and he is God. His credentials are the miracles he performed. His teaching is that he is the one way, the only way to everlasting life in heaven. All other ways lead straight to hell.

Command to obey: Hear the knocking of the holy spirit today, and accept Christ.

Promise to claim: The free gift of salvation awaits anyone who simply believes.

New truth learned: Although the religious leaders wanted to kill him at every turn, God was in complete control and he would not be crucified until God's appointed time. Jesus life was never taken, but he lay it down at the appointed time to be a remission for our sins.

John 1

Theme of chapter: Jesus is announced as coming from eternity past to take on fleshly form. John the Baptist announces his coming and the disciples begin to flock to Jesus.

Most important verse: John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. (Jesus became all human, but was still all God)

Most prominent word: Jesus (Yahweh saves)

Teaching about Christ: Christ is God, and came from eternity past to become human to die for our sins. Christ is full of grace and truth.

Command to obey: You must be born again of the spirit to become a son of God.

Promise to claim: Christ is the savior the prophets spoke of. Belief on him grants eternal life.

New truth learned: Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist until John pointed to Jesus as the Christ. Whereby he went and got Simon his brother to follow Jesus from then on.

John 2

Theme of chapter: Jesus performs his first miracle, turning water into wine. Later he runs out the merchants and money changers in the temple.

Most important verse: John 2:24But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, (Jesus knew their hearts that they had no real faith that he was who he said he was. They were just amazed by the miracles.)

Most prominent word: commit (to believe; to put ones faith in; trust)

Teaching about Christ: Christ prophesied at the very beginning of his death and resurrection, when he told the Jews to destroy the temple and he would raise it in 3 days. Of course the Jews thought he was talking about the building, not Jesus' body as the temple.

Command to obey: Repent daily of your sins, and pray for regeneration of the Holy Spirit.

Promise to claim: God hates sin, and he gave his son to die for our sins.

New truth learned: There is a spiritual lesson here. The beat-up old waterpots that were filled with water and then turned to wine, represent us. We are the empty water pots, the water is the word of God. Once we're filled with the word then we can be ladled out. And that water becomes the wine of joy. Being saved doesn't give you happiness, it gives you joy.

John 3

Theme of chapter: Nicodemus a Pharisee and a ruler of the Jews, came to Jesus one night with many questions. Jesus sets him straight on salvation. John the Baptist's ministry is ending as Jesus' is ramping up.

Most important verse: John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. (the Liberal will quote John 3:16, and completely bypass 36 which states if you don't have Christ then all you have is the wrath of God on you.)

John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: (the serpent represented sin in the old testament, all who gazed upon it were cleansed. just as Jesus was made sin for us and was lifted up on a cross)

Most prominent word: wrath (anger; vengeance)

Teaching about Christ: Christ taught that you had to be born again to see the kingdom of God. You had to be born of the spirit.

Command to obey: take the free gift of salvation to avoid the coming wrath of God.

Promise to claim: trusting in Christ gets you to heaven not works.

New truth learned: Lost people go around thinking they are doing good enough, and someday there will be a trial and they will be vindicated with their so-called good works and go to heaven. What they don't realize is they are already condemned in their sin and in prison on death row. The only way out is a pardon from Christ, which they have to accept before the day of execution comes.

John 4

Theme of chapter: Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well, speaks with her and she is saved. Jesus moves on and performs his second miracle, restoring a sick boy about to die in Capernaum.

Most important verse: John 4:14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. (belief upon Christ grants eternal life with him in heaven.)

Most prominent word: Christ (Anointed one; Messiah; )

Teaching about Christ: Christ knows everything about us. You don't approach him as a righteous man, you approach him as a repentant sinner and upon your acceptance of him, grants you your pardon.

Command to obey: Repent of your sins daily. Worry not but pray to God in Jesus name for all things.

Promise to claim: Jesus is the Messiah and the savior of the world. His signs and wonders testify to who he is and who sent him.

New truth learned: Jesus treats the self known sinner much differently than the so called righteous. As you can see the different way he treated Nicodemus vs. this Samaritan woman. He treated Nicodemus very harshly, and only had harsh things to say about and to the religious rulers of that day. He treats the Samaritan woman with compassion, and gets at her curiousity and ultimately to her repentant heart.

John 5

Theme of chapter: Jesus heals the crippled man at the pool of Bethesda. The religious leaders find out about and begin to persecute Jesus as he performed this on the Sabbath. Jesus gives more fuel to the fire by telling them many things, including that he is the Son of God and therefore equal to God.

Most important verse: 29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. (there will be two resurrections at the end of the age, one of the saved and the one for the lost and now damned. everybody lives forever, it's just a matter of where)

Most prominent word: verily (amen; the truth) this was said twice in a row by Jesus for emphasis that this was an important truth he was about to reveal.

Teaching about Christ: Jesus is the Son of the living God. Jesus has the power to raise the dead. The Father has given all power of judgement to Jesus. Belief on Jesus grants everlasting life.

Command to obey: the scriptures reveal Christ. Receive him for everlasting life.

Promise to claim: Jesus came as a savior the first time. The next time he comes as judge.

New truth learned: Jesus speaks of the Antichrist, as he talks about that he has come in the Father's name and the people don't receive him, and that one will come in his own name and the people will receive him. Jesus also hits at the religious rulers hard when he spoke that if they believed Moses they would have believed him, because Moses wrote about him.

John 6

Theme of chapter: Jesus performs more miracles.

1. miracle of feeding a multitude with 5 barley loaves and two small fishes.

2. miracle of walking on water to his disciples ship.

Jesus then told his disciples in spiritual terms, that he was the Christ and that he would lay his life down for them. Many didn't believe and turned away.

Most important verse: 47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. (the Gospel encapsulated in one sentence)

Most prominent word: miracle (a sign; signal; wonder)

Teaching about Christ: Jesus taught that he was the Christ that came down from heaven, to lay his life down for all to be saved. Those who believe on him will have everlasting life in heaven.

Command to obey: Be a true disciple. Trust in the Lord for salvation and not works.

Promise to claim: Those who trust in Jesus, will be raised in the end to reign with him.

New truth learned: Jesus knew Judas would betray him from the very beginning, as he mentions him here as being a devil. Jesus is in complete control, and his life isn't taken, but he lays his life down.

John 7

Theme of chapter: The Jewish feast of tabernacles was at hand, Jesus went up in secret and taught in the temple. There were great discussions about him whether he was the Christ or not, and the Jews sought to kill him.

Most important verse: John 7:37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. (this speaks of the will of man and also election. 'any man' refers to anyone who desires the saving grace of God can come and be saved. 'thirst' refers to election and the people God calls.)

Most prominent word: feast (festival; joyous gathering of people for the celebrations of the Jewish calendar year)

Teaching about Christ: Christ taught that the 10 commandments were a mirror to show people they are sinners in the eye's of God and need of a savior. Jesus being that savior.

Command to obey: Trust in Jesus today for salvation. Judge rightly in daily affairs.

Promise to claim: Jesus is the true bread and water. Belief on him grants everlasting life.

New truth learned: Jesus is in complete control. The Jews want to arrest him repeatedly, but can't because God's providence won't allow it. Only when the appointed time comes, does God permit it.

John 8

Theme of chapter: Jesus teaches more in a temple at the Mount of Olives. The Pharises bring Jesus a woman caught in adultery. Jesus scorns the sinful Pharises and they go away in shame. He tells the harlot to sin no more. Jesus continues to teach of heavenly things, the Pharises are insulted and want to kill him.

Most important verse: John 8:24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. (without belief in Christ there is no life)

Most prominent word: I am (a reference of diety; that Jesus was claiming to be God)

Teaching about Christ: Jesus can free you from sin. Removes the power of sin out of your life. He taught that if anyone sin, they are a servant of sin and a slave. The servant doesn't live in the house forever, but the son does. Meaning if you have Christ you are a son, otherwise your just a slave to sin.

Command to obey: trust Christ, don't be a servant to sin.

Promise to claim: Jesus is truth and his Word is truth. You can trust in him and every word in the bible.

New truth learned: Jesus spoke of spiritual things to the Pharises, but the Pharises were not spiritual at all and took everything Jesus said in fleshly material ways and really didn't understand a thing he was saying to them. The same is true for us, we have to worship the Lord in spirit.

John 9

Theme of chapter: Jesus heals a blind man, who is presented to the Pharises. They can't deny a miracle happened, but the still have no belief in Jesus.

Most important verse: John 9:39 And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind. (Jesus came to save the lost, not the righteous.)

Most prominent word: Siloam (sent; this is the pool Jesus instructed the blind man to wash the clay he had annointed his eyes with off at. when he did he could then see)

Teaching about Christ: Christ came to save the lost. He made the self-righteous blind to spiritual things.

Command to obey: Believe on Christ for sight. Many are blind in there sin and don't give a whip about it.

Promise to claim: Christ is the light of the world. He's not a way to heaven, or the best way to heaven, he is the only way.

New truth learned: The Pharises were as hard hearted and stubborn as you can get. Even with the evidence of the miracles performed by Jesus, which were many. The Pharises still would not believe and grew more hateful toward him with each passing day. And these folks were supposed to be in touch with God, all they had were worldly traditions and ceremony, their hearts far away from God.