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John

Jesus' Divine Nature

The Gospel of John is one of the four gospels in the New Testament of the Bible. It is a written account of the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of John is traditionally attributed to the apostle John, who was one of Jesus' closest disciples. The Gospel of John begins with a prologue that describes Jesus as the Word of God and the light of the world. It then goes on to describe Jesus' ministry and teachings, including his miracles, parables, and sermons. The Gospel also includes accounts of Jesus' death and resurrection, as well as his appearances to his disciples after his resurrection. Key figures in the Gospel of John include Jesus, as well as his disciples, including John, Peter, James, and Thomas. The Gospel also mentions various other individuals, such as the Pharisees, the Roman authorities, and Mary Magdalene, who play significant roles in the story. The Gospel also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.

Commentary

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The Gospel of John is one of the four gospels in the New Testament of the Bible. It is a written account of the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of John is traditionally attributed to the apostle John, who was one of Jesus' closest disciples. The Gospel of John begins with a prologue that describes Jesus as the Word of God and the light of the world. It then goes on to describe Jesus' ministry and teachings, including his miracles, parables, and sermons. The Gospel also includes accounts of Jesus' death and resurrection, as well as his appearances to his disciples after his resurrection. Key figures in the Gospel of John include Jesus, as well as his disciples, including John, Peter, James, and Thomas. The Gospel also mentions various other individuals, such as the Pharisees, the Roman authorities, and Mary Magdalene, who play significant roles in the story. The Gospel also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.

Biblical figures

Key figures in John

GodG

God

Supreme Being

IsraelI

Israel

King

DavidD

David

Prophet, King of Israel

JohnJ

John

Prophet

JesusJ

Jesus

Prophet

MosesM

Moses

Prophet, biblical judge

JerusalemJ

Jerusalem

Capital

JacobJ

Jacob

Prophet, Patriarchs

LeviL

Levi

Priest

SolomonS

Solomon

Prophet, King of Israel

AbrahamA

Abraham

Prophet, patriarch

JosephJ

Joseph

Prophet, Vizier

J

Jordan

Baptist

EphraimE

Ephraim

Tribe Leader

PeterP

Peter

Pope, apostle, Catholic bishop, Patriarch of Antioch

EveE

Eve

Mother of all humankind

S

Samaria

King of Israel

S

Simon

Fisherman

G

Galilee

Region

MaryM

Mary

Mother of Jesus

B

Bethlehem

Town.

N

Nathan

Prophet

CaesarC

Caesar

Emperor

J

Judaea

Governor

PhilipP

Philip

Apostle

N

Nazar

Prophet.

J

Judas

Apostle.

N

Nazareth

There is no specific positionheld mentioned in relation to the figure Nazareth in the Bible.

E

Esaias

Prophet

LazarusL

Lazarus

Bishop

AndrewA

Andrew

positionheld: Apostle

MarthaM

Martha

Sister

J

Jonas

prophet

M

Magdalene

Disciple.

T

Thomas

Apostle

Z

Zebedee

Fisherman

B

Bethany

House in Bethany

S

Sion

Throne.

B

Bethsaida

fisherman

CephasC

Cephas

Apostle

H

Hosanna

The translation of the positionheld for the figure Hosanna is "Praise and Adoration."

NathanaelN

Nathanael

AnnaA

Anna

NicodemusN

Nicodemus

A

Annas

S

Siloam

T

Tiberias

M

Messias

C

Cleophas

S

Salim

C

Caiaphas

High Priest of Israel

E

Eli

High Priest of Israel, biblical judge

J

Judas Iscariot

Apostle

M

Mary Magdalene

Chapters

The Word Became Flesh

The Word Became Flesh

John 1

John writes an introduction to his gospel, describing Jesus as the Word of God who was with God and was God from the beginning, and through whom all things were made. He also explains that Jesus is the light that shines in the darkness, and that the darkness has not overcome it.

The Wedding at Cana

The Wedding at Cana

John 2

Jesus attends a wedding in Cana and performs His first miracle by turning water into wine.

Jesus and Nicodemus

Jesus and Nicodemus

John 3

Jesus has a conversation with Nicodemus, a religious leader, about being born again.

The Samaritan Woman at the Well

The Samaritan Woman at the Well

John 4

Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well and teaches her about living water.

The Healing of the Invalid at the Pool of Bethesda

The Healing of the Invalid at the Pool of Bethesda

John 5

Jesus heals a man at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath and defends His actions before the religious leaders.

Feeding the Five Thousand, Walking on Water

Feeding the Five Thousand, Walking on Water

John 6

Jesus feeds the 5,000 and teaches about the bread of life.

Jesus Teaches at the Feast of Tabernacles

Jesus Teaches at the Feast of Tabernacles

John 7

Jesus teaches at the Festival of Booths and defends His claims to be the Messiah.

Jesus and the Woman Caught in Adultery

Jesus and the Woman Caught in Adultery

John 8

Jesus forgives a woman caught in adultery and teaches about being free from sin.

The Healing of the Man Born Blind

The Healing of the Man Born Blind

John 9

Jesus heals a man born blind and defends His actions before the religious leaders.

The Good Shepherd

The Good Shepherd

John 10

Jesus teaches about being the Good Shepherd and the gate to the sheep.

The Raising of Lazarus

The Raising of Lazarus

John 11

Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead and teaches about the resurrection and the life.

The Entry into Jerusalem

The Entry into Jerusalem

John 12

Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king and teaches about His death and resurrection.

The Footwashing and the Farewell Discourse

The Footwashing and the Farewell Discourse

John 13

Jesus washes the feet of His disciples and teaches about servant leadership and love.

Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit

Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit

John 14

Jesus teaches about the Father, the Holy Spirit and the way to Him.

The Vine and the Branches

The Vine and the Branches

John 15

Jesus teaches about being a vine and the Father being the vinedresser. He also teaches about love and obedience.

Jesus Predicts His Betrayal and Death

Jesus Predicts His Betrayal and Death

John 16

Jesus teaches about the Holy Spirit and the coming persecution.

Jesus Prays for His Disciples

Jesus Prays for His Disciples

John 17

Jesus prays for His disciples and for all believers.

The Arrest of Jesus

The Arrest of Jesus

John 18

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial.

Jesus Before Pilate

Jesus Before Pilate

John 19

Jesus is sentenced to death by crucifixion, He dies and He is buried.

The Resurrection of Jesus

The Resurrection of Jesus

John 20

Jesus rises from the dead and appears to His disciples.

The Restoration of Peter and the Commissioning of the Disciples

The Restoration of Peter and the Commissioning of the Disciples

John 21

Jesus appears to His disciples again, and teaches Peter about love and service.