BIBLE READING PLANNER

STEP 5: WEEK 21

John, 'the disciple that Jesus loved' presents a deep, profound account of the work of Jesus. He states his purpose in chapter 20, verses 30-31.

He shows Jesus as the only begotten Son of God who is His representative and who was in God's mind and purpose even before Creation. In that sense Jesus was 'in the beginning' though he did not exist until God's word (plan or purpose) was 'made flesh' at the birth of Christ. (See how Peter describes this in 1 Peter 1:19-20).

This gospel must be read carefully, consistently and prayerfully to get a true and balanced view of Jesus. Many people who read only John's Gospel have a wrong idea about him. Remember God gave us four gospels and we need to compare the Gospel records to get the full picture about the life, ministry  and teachings of Jesus.

DAILY NOTES

SUNDAY - John 1 - Jesus came to show us what God is like. God Himself did not appear (verse 18). Even so, Jesus would be rejected.

MONDAY - John 3 - To believe in God's Son is vital (verses 15-18, 34-36). Baptism too is essential (verse 5).

TUESDAY - John 4 - Note the woman's growing understanding of who Jesus was (verses 9, 15, 19, 25, 29).

WEDNESDAY - John 10 - Jesus Christ will give eternal life to his sheep (those who believe and follow him) (verse 28).

THURSDAY - John 11 - Resurrection means a bodily raising from the dead Jesus taught his disciples to believe in resurrection at the last day (verse 24 and John 5:29).

FRIDAY - John 15 - Are we Christ's friends? (verse 13). He lays down the conditions of friendship (verses 10 and 14).

SATURDAY - John 17 - This is the great prayer of Jesus for his followers of that time, and those who would come to believe through them (verse 20).