The Gospel of John:

Module 1: The Prologue and the Identity of Jesus

Objective: To understand John's grand introduction to Jesus as the pre-existent, divine Word.

1. The Word Made Flesh: Examining the theological depth of John 1:1-18.
2. John the Baptist's Testimony: The role of John as the witness preparing the way for Jesus (John 1:19-34).
3. Case Study: The first disciples and their call to "come and see" (John 1:35-51).

Module 2: The Seven Signs and Miracles

Objective: To study the purpose of Jesus' signs, which were meant to reveal His divinity and call people to faith.

1. The Wedding at Cana: Turning water into wine, the first sign of His glory (John 2).
2. Healing the Official's Son: A miracle performed from a distance, showing Jesus' power over space (John 4).
3. Case Study: Raising Lazarus from the dead, a powerful display of Jesus' victory over death (John 11).

Module 3: Conflict, Controversy, and the Way of Salvation

Objective: To explore Jesus' interactions with religious leaders and His clear teachings on eternal life.

1. Nicodemus and the New Birth: The famous conversation on being born again (John 3).
2. The Woman at the Well: Jesus' revelation of Himself as the source of "living water" (John 4).
3. The Bread of Life Discourse: A controversial teaching on Jesus as the true nourishment for the soul (John 6).
4. Case Study: The woman caught in adultery and Jesus' radical grace (John 8).

Module 4: The Seven "I Am" Statements

Objective: To understand how Jesus used these statements to claim divinity and define His relationship with humanity.

• "I am the bread of life" (John 6:35)
• "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12)
• "I am the door of the sheep" (John 10:7)
• "I am the good shepherd" (John 10:11)
• "I am the resurrection and the life" (John 11:25)
• "I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6)
• "I am the true vine" (John 15:1)

Module 5: The Upper Room Discourse

Objective: To immerse ourselves in Jesus' final, intimate teachings and prayers for His disciples before His death.

1. The Servant-Leader: The powerful example of Jesus washing His disciples' feet (John 13).
2. The Promise of the Holy Spirit: The "Counselor" who will be with and in believers forever (John 14).
3. The Vine and the Branches: The call to abide in Christ for fruitful living (John 15).
4. Case Study: The High Priestly Prayer, where Jesus prays for His disciples and for all believers to come (John 17).

Module 6: The Passion, Resurrection, and Commission

Objective: To witness the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Jesus' crucifixion and His triumphant victory over death.

1. The Trial and Crucifixion: Jesus' sovereign control even in His suffering (John 18-19).
2. The Empty Tomb: The resurrection as the central, verifiable truth of the Christian faith (John 20).
3. The Great Commission: Jesus' final instructions and the restoration of Peter (John 21).
4. Case Study: Thomas's doubt and Jesus' declaration: "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." (John 20:29).