In my mind, the study of johns gospel is well worth any associated opportunity cost, particularly when one is teaching teenagers andor young. Introduction to the study of the book of john i feel a good deal like the late dr. Gospel glimpses, whole bible connections, theology, practice, and more. In general, two views of the dating of this gospel have been advocated. Mcgee used to speak of each new book in his study as the greatest book in the bible. Many of the general bible class books are appropriate for youth, but the following bible class books were written particularly for youth. Lord, teach me to pray for kids discover 4 yourself inductive bible studies.
But more importantly, they will have an opportunity to know jesus personally. The traditional view places it toward the end of the first century, c. In his through the bible series which he did on the radio and in print, dr. Even among the twelve, john was one of the three apostles along with peter and james who were the closest to jesus. Passages can be assigned the week prior from the website. Gospel of john bible study 21 weeks free online bible study. For this plan we look mostly at the new living translation which provides a relevant and accurate translation of the bible. At a time when false teachers were spreading lies about jesus and the gospel, john wrote to remind his doubting congregation of the simple, transforming truth. A 6 lesson youth ministry bible study resource on the book of john, youth lessons, youth bible lessons who is jesus. This helps them practice looking up books in the bible.
In a study of john 110, students have the opportunity to listen to the greatest teacher of alljesus, god himself in the fleshwhen he walked this earth. Studies in john will take you systematically through the book of john, and bring you to a crucial point of decision regarding his tory s most influential figure. Chris is also the author of the little commission handbook. A 6 lesson youth ministry bible study resource on the book of john, youth. More recently, some interpreters have suggested an earlier date, perhaps as early as the 50s and no later than 70. Four reasons youth need the gospel of john rooted ministry. The gospel of john especially for youth, those who are young at heart, and for those who are new to the lord commentary by pastor ron beckham the gospel of john was written by the apostle john, between approximately 70 to 90 ad. This study series dives into the book of john in the bible to provide a practical study as well as thoughtprovoking questions for creating a meaningful interaction between you and god.
Gospel of john bible study questions, class book, workbook. Discovering john is as bible study containing lessons that deal with central. Its best to first complete the gospel of john bible study lesson by yourself, but this format works great with families, couples, youth groups and sunday school classes. The gospel of john, also called book of john, is an eyewitness account written by someone very close to jesus. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture.
We also use copies of the whole esv bible paperbacks. As a lover of bible study, one of my main goals in teaching my kids is to point them to a love of god, a love of others, and a love of his word. The heart of proof is you or a leader teaching the bible to students using the. Discovering john is as bible study containing lessons that deal with central issues of who jesus is and why he came. Downloadable daily bible study questions of the gospel of john are provided for. As your youth work through these studies, they will grow in their knowledge of jesus and his mission.