Interpreting the Gospel of John

Michael Brent
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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.

  1. EPISODE 1

    John 1.1-18 Prologue

    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 Prologue first appeared on Observe the Word.

    44 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    John 1.19-51 Introduction

    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.

    42 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    John 2.1-12 Water to Wine

    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 2.1-12 Water to Wine first appeared on Observe the Word.

    36 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    John 2.13-25 Multitude at the Passover

    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 appeared on Observe the Word.

    35 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    John 3.1-21 Conversation with Nicodemus

    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 on Observe the Word.

    45 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    John 3.22-36 Witness of John the Baptist

    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 3.22-36 Witness of John the Baptist first appeared on Observe the Word.

    42 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    John 4.1-26 Conversation with a Samaritan, part 1

    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.

    42 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    John 4.27-42 Conversation with a Samaritan, part 2

    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.

    29 min
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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.

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