💻Bible Study Video Series: The Gospel of John

Explore one of the most theologically amazing books of the entire Bible, the Gospel of John. I will guide you through one chapter at a time in this life-changing, in-depth study of the Word of God.

You will learn how to find the key topics and truths and then dive deeper into them by examining the ancient Greek language, discovering deeper meanings that grow your understanding of God’s Word.

You will also learn how to connect the truths and topics of God's Word together by finding other passages or verses that relate to what you're studying and help you understand it better.

You can choose to "Map" a verse or two—exploring its connections, meanings, and applications—or "Chapter Map" to analyze the chapter as a whole. In order to understand the entire meaning of the story, looking at the chapter as whole is the best way as you may miss out on key details if you only look into one or two verses.

This study is designed to deepen your faith, equip you to confidently approach Scripture, and reveal the timeless truths about our Savior, found in the Gospel of John.

Click the ARROW at the bottom of each page to move on to the next "lesson".

I have included several worksheets and printable digital options for you that are included with the class.

You pick and choose what works for you!

I hope you find these resources helpful as you learn more about the Book of John.

John 1 kicks off with a big truth: Jesus is the Word—He was with God and is God, and everything was made through Him. He’s also the Light that shines in the darkness, bringing life to everyone, though not everyone recognizes Him. John the Baptist shows up, pointing to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away sin and calling people to pay attention. Jesus starts gathering His first followers, including Andrew, Peter, Philip, and Nathanael, who realize He’s not just a teacher but the Son of God and the King of Israel. The chapter introduces Jesus as fully God, fully human, and the One who came to show us who God really is. Simple, powerful, and life-changing.

John 2 brings us two standout moments that show Jesus’ power and purpose. First, at a wedding in Cana, Jesus performs His first miracle—turning water into wine when the hosts run out. It’s a quiet but amazing way to reveal His glory, and His disciples start to believe in Him. Then, things get serious when Jesus clears out the temple in Jerusalem. He sees people turning God’s house into a marketplace, so He flips tables and drives them out, saying, “Stop making My Father’s house a place of business!” This shows His passion for true worship and hints at what’s to come when He tells the people, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up,” referring to His resurrection. From joy at a wedding to bold action in the temple, Jesus begins to reveal who He really is—Savior, Son of God, and One with authority.

John 3 is all about new life and big truths. Nicodemus, a Pharisee, sneaks over to talk to Jesus at night, curious about who He really is. Jesus tells him something life-changing: “You must be born again”—not physically, but spiritually—to see the kingdom of God. Then comes one of the most famous verses ever, John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Jesus explains He didn’t come to condemn the world but to save it. Later, John the Baptist confirms that Jesus is the one sent from heaven, reminding everyone that Jesus must become greater, and we must become less. This chapter is all about God’s love, Jesus’ mission to save, and the invitation to believe and receive eternal life. Simple truth: believe in Him and be made new!

John 4 is all about breaking barriers and offering living water. Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well—shocking for the time because Jews didn’t associate with Samaritans, and men didn’t usually chat with women like this. But Jesus does! He tells her about living water—a spiritual gift that satisfies forever—and reveals that He is the Messiah. The woman is amazed, runs to tell her town, and many people believe in Jesus because of her. Later, Jesus returns to Galilee, where He heals a royal official’s son from a distance, showing His power and compassion. This chapter highlights that Jesus came for everyone—no matter their background, mistakes, or status—and that He offers living water, true life, to all who believe in Him. Simple message? Jesus sees us, knows us, and invites us to believe.

John 5 shows Jesus’ power and authority in a big way. He heals a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years, telling him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk!” But since it’s the Sabbath, the religious leaders get upset, accusing Jesus of breaking the rules. Jesus boldly explains that He’s doing His Father’s work and reveals an even bigger truth: He has the authority to give life and judge the world because He is the Son of God. He tells them, “Whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life.” Jesus also points out that the Scriptures, which the leaders study so carefully, all point to Him, but they refuse to come to Him for life. The chapter reminds us that Jesus brings healing, life, and hope, and that believing in Him is the way to eternal life.

John 6 is packed with big miracles and big lessons. First, Jesus feeds over 5,000 people with just five loaves and two fish—showing His power to provide. Later, He walks on water to His disciples during a storm, calming their fears and reminding them He’s in control. The next day, the crowd chases after Him, but Jesus challenges them: “Don’t work for food that spoils, but for food that lasts to eternal life.” He calls Himself the Bread of Life, saying that whoever comes to Him will never go hungry or thirsty spiritually. This confuses and offends many, especially when Jesus says they must “eat His flesh and drink His blood” to have life—pointing to His sacrifice on the cross. Some followers walk away, but Peter boldly declares, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” The chapter reminds us that Jesus is our true source of life, and believing in Him is the only way to be fully satisfied.

John 7 shows growing tension as people wrestle with who Jesus really is. During the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus goes to Jerusalem in secret and then begins teaching in the temple, amazing everyone with His wisdom. The religious leaders question Him, but Jesus says His teaching comes straight from God and challenges them for judging unfairly. The crowd is divided—some believe He’s the Messiah, while others are skeptical, wondering how someone they know could be sent by God. Jesus boldly declares, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink,” pointing to the Spirit who will be given to believers. The religious leaders try to arrest Him but fail because it’s not yet His time. The chapter highlights confusion, curiosity, and division about Jesus, but His message remains clear: He offers living water and invites all who are thirsty to come to Him.

John 8 is full of powerful moments where Jesus reveals truth and grace. It begins with the story of a woman caught in adultery—religious leaders bring her to Jesus, hoping to trap Him. Instead, He says, “Let him who is without sin cast the first stone,” and one by one, they walk away. Jesus tells the woman, “Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more.” Later, Jesus declares, “I am the light of the world,” saying those who follow Him will no longer walk in darkness. The religious leaders challenge Him, but Jesus boldly claims His identity, saying He speaks what He hears from the Father. He also drops a huge truth: “Before Abraham was born, I am,” pointing to His eternal existence and divine nature. This enrages the leaders, but Jesus slips away unharmed. The chapter reminds us of Jesus’ grace, His call to leave sin behind, and His clear identity as the Light and the eternal Son of God.

John 9 tells the story of Jesus healing a man born blind, showing both His compassion and His power. As Jesus and His disciples pass by, the disciples ask if the man’s blindness was due to his sin or his parents’. Jesus answers that neither was to blame but that the man’s blindness was an opportunity to show God’s work. Jesus heals the man by making mud with His saliva, spreading it on the man’s eyes, and telling him to wash in the pool of Siloam. The man’s sight is restored, and the people are amazed. However, the religious leaders are skeptical and question the healed man, even accusing Jesus of being a sinner because He healed on the Sabbath. The man boldly declares that Jesus must be from God, but the leaders cast him out. Jesus later finds the man and reveals that He is the Son of Man, and the man believes and worships Him. The chapter highlights spiritual blindness and physical healing, showing that Jesus brings both light and sight, not just for the body, but for the soul.

John 10 is all about Jesus as the Good Shepherd. He compares Himself to a shepherd who knows His sheep intimately and leads them to safety, unlike hired hands who don’t care for the sheep. Jesus says, “I am the Good Shepherd; the Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” He promises that His followers will recognize His voice and follow Him, and no one can snatch them out of His hand. He also talks about being the Gate for the sheep, meaning He’s the only way to safety and eternal life. Jesus makes it clear that He came to give life in abundance. Some people believe in Him, but others question Him, even accusing Him of being possessed. Jesus boldly declares that He and the Father are one, and many try to stone Him for this claim, but He escapes. The chapter highlights Jesus’ care, protection, and His ultimate sacrifice for His people, as well as His unity with the Father.

John 11 is a powerful chapter about Jesus’ deep love, power over death, and the promise of eternal life. The story begins with Jesus learning that His friend Lazarus is seriously ill. Instead of rushing to heal him, Jesus stays where He is for two more days, saying that the illness will not end in death but will glorify God. When He finally arrives in Bethany, Lazarus has already died and been in the tomb for four days. Martha meets Jesus and expresses her faith, saying she knows that if Jesus had been there, her brother would not have died. Jesus tells her, “I am the resurrection and the life,” and that anyone who believes in Him will never die. He then calls Lazarus out of the tomb, and to everyone’s amazement, Lazarus walks out alive! This miracle causes many to believe in Jesus, but the religious leaders plot to kill Him, fearing His growing influence. The chapter shows Jesus’ power to bring life even in the face of death, and it points to the ultimate resurrection through Him.

John 12 marks a turning point as Jesus prepares for His death. The chapter begins with Mary anointing Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume, wiping them with her hair as an act of love and worship. Judas objects, but Jesus defends her, saying she’s preparing Him for His burial. Then, Jesus enters Jerusalem for the Passover, and a crowd greets Him with palm branches, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” This fulfills the prophecy about the Messiah’s arrival. Jesus knows His time has come, and He speaks about His death, saying that unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it cannot produce new life. He also says that anyone who serves Him must follow Him. Some Greeks seek to meet Jesus, and He tells them that the hour has come for Him to be glorified. As He speaks about His impending death, a voice from heaven affirms His mission. The chapter ends with Jesus urging people to believe in Him while they have the light, and it reveals that many still don’t believe, fulfilling Isaiah’s prophecy. John 12 shows Jesus embracing His purpose, knowing His death will bring salvation to the world.

John 13 is a chapter full of love and humility. It begins with Jesus knowing His time has come to leave the world and return to the Father. At the Passover meal, Jesus surprises His disciples by washing their feet, something only a servant would do. When Peter protests, Jesus explains that unless He washes their feet, they have no part with Him. Afterward, He tells them that He’s setting an example for them to serve others humbly. Then, during the meal, Jesus reveals that one of His disciples will betray Him. He identifies Judas as the one who will betray Him, and after Judas leaves, Jesus tells the remaining disciples that He will be glorified through His death. He gives them a new commandment: “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” The chapter ends with Peter boldly declaring that he will lay down his life for Jesus, but Jesus predicts that Peter will deny Him three times before the rooster crows. John 13 emphasizes love, humility, and the importance of serving others, setting the stage for Jesus’ sacrificial journey.

John 14 is full of comfort and encouragement from Jesus as He prepares His disciples for His departure. He starts by assuring them, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in Me.” Jesus promises to prepare a place for them in His Father’s house, and that He’ll return to take them there. When Thomas asks how they can know the way, Jesus responds, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Jesus also reassures them that anyone who believes in Him will do even greater things than He has done, because He will ask the Father to send the Holy Spirit, the Helper, to be with them forever. The chapter closes with Jesus offering peace to His disciples, saying, “Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14 is all about Jesus preparing His followers for the future, assuring them that He is the way to God, and promising them the Holy Spirit to guide and comfort them.

John 15 is a beautiful chapter about remaining connected to Jesus and living out His love. Jesus begins by saying, “I am the true vine, and My Father is the gardener.” He encourages His disciples to remain in Him, just as branches stay connected to the vine to bear fruit. Without Him, they can do nothing. He calls them to love one another as He has loved them, even laying down their lives for each other. Jesus also talks about how the world will hate them because of their connection to Him, just as it hated Him. But He reminds them that they’re not alone—He’s sending the Holy Spirit, the Helper, to guide and empower them. Jesus promises that if they remain in His love and follow His commands, their joy will be complete. The chapter highlights the importance of staying close to Jesus, loving others selflessly, and finding joy and strength in His love, even when facing opposition.

John 16 is full of Jesus preparing His disciples for what's to come and encouraging them with the hope of the Holy Spirit. He tells them that they’ll face trouble and persecution, but they shouldn’t be surprised or discouraged because He’s going to send the Holy Spirit to guide and comfort them. Jesus explains that the Spirit will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and that He will help them understand all that Jesus has taught them. He also reassures them that even though He’s going away, it’s for their good—because when He goes, the Spirit will come and be with them forever. Jesus acknowledges that they will grieve His departure, but their sorrow will turn to joy when they see Him again after His resurrection. He ends with a promise of peace, saying, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16 is about preparing for challenges, finding hope in the Holy Spirit, and holding onto peace in the midst of struggles because Jesus has already won the victory.

John 17 is a powerful chapter where Jesus prays for Himself, His disciples, and all believers. First, He prays for Himself, asking God to glorify Him so that He can glorify the Father, completing the work He was sent to do. Then, He prays for His disciples, asking God to protect them, keep them united, and sanctify them through the truth. He prays that they would be full of joy and empowered to continue His mission. Finally, Jesus prays for all future believers, asking that they would be united in love and that the world would know God through their unity and witness. He ends the prayer by expressing His desire for all believers to be with Him and experience the love the Father has for Him. John 17 is a beautiful, heartfelt prayer where Jesus expresses His deep care for His followers and His desire for their unity, protection, and joy in God’s love.

John 18 tells the story of Jesus' arrest and the beginning of His trials. It starts with Jesus and His disciples going to the Garden of Gethsemane, where He prays, knowing the pain and betrayal that’s about to unfold. Judas arrives with a group of soldiers to betray Jesus with a kiss. When the soldiers ask for Jesus, He boldly declares, “I am He,” and they fall back. Jesus doesn’t resist, though, and Peter tries to defend Him, cutting off a servant’s ear. Jesus heals the servant and tells Peter to put away his sword, explaining that He must drink the cup the Father has given Him. Jesus is arrested and taken to the high priest’s house, where Peter denies knowing Him three times, just as Jesus had predicted. Meanwhile, Jesus is questioned by the high priest and then sent to Pilate, who finds no basis for a charge against Him. Despite this, the crowd insists on His crucifixion. The chapter shows Jesus’ unwavering commitment to His mission, His willingness to suffer for humanity, and the beginning of His journey toward the cross.

John 19 details the brutal crucifixion of Jesus and His final moments. After being flogged, Jesus is mocked by Roman soldiers, crowned with thorns, and dressed in a purple robe as they make fun of Him, calling Him "King of the Jews." Pilate presents Jesus to the crowd, hoping they’ll have pity, but they demand His crucifixion. Despite Pilate’s attempts to free Him, the crowd insists, and Jesus is handed over to be crucified. He carries His cross to Golgotha, where He is nailed to the cross between two criminals. As He hangs there, He speaks several important words, including asking God to forgive those who are crucifying Him and telling the disciple John to take care of His mother, Mary. Before He dies, Jesus says, “It is finished,” signifying the completion of His mission. His body is taken down, and a soldier pierces His side to confirm His death. Jesus is buried in a tomb, fulfilling the prophecies about His death and burial. John 19 shows Jesus' immense sacrifice, His obedience to God's will, and the fulfillment of God's plan for salvation through His death on the cross.

John 20 tells the story of Jesus’ resurrection. Mary Magdalene discovers the empty tomb and tells Peter and John, who find it as she described. Mary encounters the risen Jesus but doesn’t recognize Him until He calls her name. Jesus appears to the disciples, showing them His wounds, giving them peace, and breathing the Holy Spirit on them. Thomas, who wasn’t there, doubts until Jesus appears to him, and Thomas believes. The chapter ends with John explaining that the purpose of this book is to show that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in Him, we can have eternal life.

John 21 is the final chapter of the book, where Jesus appears to some of His disciples by the Sea of Galilee. Peter and the others are fishing but catch nothing all night. At dawn, Jesus appears on the shore, though they don’t recognize Him, and tells them to cast their nets on the other side. They catch a huge number of fish, and when they realize it’s Jesus, Peter jumps into the water to reach Him. After breakfast, Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves Him, restoring Peter after his three denials and commanding him to "feed My sheep." Jesus also hints at the kind of death Peter will face in the future. The chapter concludes with a reminder that not everything Jesus did is written down, but what is recorded is meant to help people believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and receive eternal life through Him. John 21 wraps up the story with Peter’s restoration and a call to follow Jesus faithfully.