Gospel of John: Believe and Find Life
An 22-week Bible study podcast on the Gospel of John.
This study examines the big picture of John’s gospel. Detailed observation is so essential to Bible study sometimes we forget to step back and put the pieces together. This study on the Gospel of John models how recognize the big picture and overall themes.
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Discussion questions are currently updated through talk 13. I will be updating with additional questions as the series progresses. Check back here to get the updates.
01 Gospel of John Introduction
In this episode, we delve into the what we know about the author, the Apostle John, and review the unique characteristics of his gospel as well as the significance of how the gospels differ. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on August 21, 2024. Season 25, Episode 1. Podcast #450!
02 In the Beginning was the Word (John 1:1-18)
The Apostle John starts his gospel with a prologue which introduces 3 key themes that resonate throughout the book. The thesis of John’s gospel is the only way to gain eternal life in the kingdom of heaven is to believe Jesus is the Christ. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on August 28, 2024. Season 25, Episode 2
03 The Testimony of John the Baptist (John 1:19-34)
Instead of telling us John the Baptist’s life story, author John focuses on the evidence John the Baptist provided about the identity of the Christ. John the Baptist gave two kinds of testimony: negative and positive. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on September 4, 2024. Season 25, Episode 3
04 Jesus calls the First Disciples (John 1:34-51)
The testimony of John the Baptist sets off a chain reaction. In the first of three related stories, the Apostle John show us how the first disciples moved from curious followers to apostles entrusted with spreading the gospel. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on September 11, 2024. Season 25, Episode 4
05 Jesus Turns Water into Wine (John 2:1-12)
Only the disciples and a few servants saw Jesus turn water into wine at the wedding at Cana. John highlights how this quiet miracle confirmed their belief that Jesus is the Christ. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on September 18, 2024. Season 25, Episode 5
06 Jesus Cleanses the Temple (John 2:13-25)
Jesus cleanses the temple, provoking the leaders to demand a sign of his authority. No one understood his answer until later. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on September 25, 2024. Season 25, Episode 6
07 Nicodemus: You must be born again (John 3:1-13)
Jesus challenges Nicodemus four ways. First, he tells Nicodemus seeking truth and responding to miracles are not enough to enter the kingdom of heaven. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on October 2, 2024. Season 25, Episode 7
08 Nicodemus: For God so loved the world (John 3:14-21)
Nicodemus approaches Jesus as a truth-seeker who acknowledges Jesus is a teacher from God. Jesus warns him four ways that’s not enough to gain eternal life. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on October 9, 2024. Season 25, Episode 8
09 John the Baptist: Forerunner to Follower (John 3:22-36)
While John the Baptist was a significant historical figure, his primary mission was to prepare for Jesus’ coming. In this narrative, John affirms his contentment and joy with following God’s plan for him. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on October 16, 2024. Season 25, Episode 9
10 Living Water: The Woman at the Well, Part 1 (John 4)
John adds a new twist to his theme of testimony and belief: this time the believers are the hated Samaritans. John explores three themes this chapter. We examine the first theme in this podcast. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on October 23, 2024. Season 25, Episode 10
11 True Worship: The Woman at the Well, Part 2 (John 4)
John takes us to Jacob’s well in Samaria—a place loaded with historical animosities between Jews and Samaritans. In addition to exploring his theme of belief, John teaches us about worship and hungering for God’s will. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on October 30, 2024. Season 25, Episode 11
12 Sabbath Conflict and the Authority of Jesus (John 5)
Jesus heals an invalid on the Sabbath. Instead of marveling at this miracle, the Jewish leaders are incensed by the violation of their strict Sabbath laws. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on November 6, 2024. Season 25, Episode 12
13 The Bread of Life (John 6)
John 6 opens with two famous miracles: feeding 5,000 people and Jesus walking on water. What makes this chapter intriguing is John does not focus on the miracles, but on their aftermath—the dialogue that follows. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on November 13, 2024. Season 25, Episode 13
14 Who is Jesus? (John 7)
As tension grows between Jesus and the Pharisees, the people respond with belief, skepticism, confusion and awe over Jesus’ teachings. These responses are not just historical accounts, but also reflections on human nature and our complex relationship to truth. Teacher: Krisan Marotta on November 20, 2024. Season 25, Episode 14
I’m taking a break from the podcast to celebrate the arrival of my newest grandchild. We’ll resume the Gospel of John in January 2025.
15 I am the Light of the World (John 8:1-47)
Teacher: Krisan Marotta. Season 25, Episode 15
16 Before Abraham was, I Am (John 8:48-59)
Teacher: Krisan Marotta. Season 25, Episode 16
17 John 9
Teacher: Krisan Marotta. Season 25, Episode 17
18 John 10
Teacher: Krisan Marotta. Season 25, Episode 18
19 John 11-12
Teacher: Krisan Marotta. Season 25, Episode 19
20 John 13-17
Teacher: Krisan Marotta. Season 25, Episode 20
21 John 18-19
Teacher: Krisan Marotta. Season 25, Episode 21
22 John 20-21
Teacher: Krisan Marotta. Season 25, Episode 22
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