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Interpreting the Gospel of John

by Michael Brent
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  • John 6.1-51 I am the Bread of Life

    October 26, 2020 · 46 min

    In John 6:1-51, Jesus performs an astonishing sign, but the masses following him resist what he offers them, insisting instead that he give them what they want. This raises a key question of faith. What do you want from Jesus? The post…

  • John 5.31-47 Equality with God and Valid Witnesses

    October 26, 2020 · 29 min

    In John 5:31-47, Jesus calls four witnesses to support his claim of equality with God. The post John 5.31-47 Equality with God and Valid Witnesses first appeared on Observe the Word.

  • John 5.1-30 Healing of the Lame Man and Equality with God

    October 26, 2020 · 41 min

    In John 5:1-30, we listen to Jesus’ speech after the healing of a lame man and ask, “Is Jesus really claiming to be equal with God in power and authority? And if so, what does that mean about the nature of God?” The post John 5.1-30…

  • John 4.43-54 Healing the Nobleman's Son

    October 26, 2020 · 25 min

    In John 4:43-54, Jesus is received without being received just as in chapter 2 many had believed without believing. The harvest field does not appear to be as white in Galilee as it was in Samaria. Still, the nobleman and his household…

  • John 4.27-42 Conversation with a Samaritan, part 2

    October 26, 2020 · 29 min

    In John 4:27-42, we consider the effect of Jesus’ gospel conversation on the Samaritan woman, the disciples and the Samaritan villagers. The post John 4.27-42 Conversation with a Samaritan, part 2 first appeared on Observe the Word.

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  • John 4.1-26 Conversation with a Samaritan, part 1

    October 26, 2020 · 42 min

    In John 4:1-26, we listen in and learn from Jesus Christ principles for sharing the good news. The post John 4.1-26 Conversation with a Samaritan, part 1 first appeared on Observe the Word.

  • John 3.22-36 Witness of John the Baptist

    October 26, 2020 · 42 min

    In John 3:22-36, we reconsider symmetry in the structure of John. We also focus in on the center of chapters 2-4, the second testimony from John the Baptist, and apply that testimony as a heart check to our own service for God. The post…

  • John 3.1-21 Conversation with Nicodemus

    October 26, 2020 · 45 min

    In John 3:1-21, an influential, religious leader comes to Jesus at night, and though he has everything going for him, he cannot see the light Jesus reveals. But maybe we can. The post John 3.1-21 Conversation with Nicodemus first appeared…

  • John 2.13-25 Multitude at the Passover

    October 26, 2020 · 35 min

    In John 2:13-25, Jesus clears out the temple revealing truth about himself and motivating three different responses from Jewish leaders, his disciples, and people in the crowd. The post John 2.13-25 Multitude at the Passover first…

  • John 2.1-12 Water to Wine

    October 26, 2020 · 36 min

    In John 2:1-12, we begin part 1 section 1 Jesus Revealed with the first sign which was performed at a wedding in Cana. We consider both the big obvious lettering on the sign and also the smaller, easier to miss lettering. The post John…

  • John 1.19-51 Introduction

    October 26, 2020 · 42 min

    In John 1:19-51, we start by considering the overall structure of day before moving on to the four days of witness described in this introduction to the narrative. The post John 1.19-51 Introduction first appeared on Observe the Word.

  • John 1.1-18 Prologue

    October 26, 2020 · 44 min

    In John 1:1-18, we follow the chiastic structure of John’s prologue to consider the major themes that will play out in his gospel, regarding the nature of Jesus, the nature of faith, and the nature of discipleship. The post John 1.1-18…

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About the show

John himself gives us the purpose of his gospel, "these things have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name (John 20:31)." In this series, Bible teacher Michael Brent guides listeners through the structure and thought of the Gospel of John, delving into John's primary themes - the nature of Jesus Christ, the nature of saving faith, and the nature of true discipleship.