John

Prologue: the Word who is God becomes flesh; John the Baptist testifies; first disciples (Andrew, Peter, Philip, Nathanael) follow Jesus, recognized as Lamb of God, Messiah, and Son of God.

Jesus turns water into wine at Cana (first sign) revealing His glory; drives merchants from the temple, speaking of His body as the true sanctuary.

Night conversation with Nicodemus: new birth by Spirit; famous ‘God so loved the world’ declaration; John the Baptist affirms he must decrease while Christ increases.

Jesus speaks with a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well, revealing living water and true worship; many Samaritans believe; heals an official’s son in Cana (second sign).

Heals a lame man at Bethesda on the Sabbath, provoking leaders; asserts divine Sonship, authority to give life and judge; Scriptures and witnesses testify to Him.

Feeds 5,000 with five loaves (third sign), walks on water, teaches in Capernaum about Himself as the Bread of Life; many disciples turn away, but the Twelve stay.

At the Feast of Booths Jesus teaches publicly, causing division; offers living water (Spirit) on the last day; authorities attempt but fail to arrest Him.

Woman caught in adultery forgiven (mercy vs. law); Jesus claims to be light of the world and ‘I AM’; debates with Jews about true freedom, Abraham’s children, and His eternal pre-existence.

Heals a man born blind (fourth sign); lengthy investigation showcases spiritual blindness of Pharisees versus the man’s growing faith and confession.

Good Shepherd discourse: He lays down His life for the sheep; claims unity with the Father, prompting attempted stoning; many believe beyond Jordan.

Raises Lazarus from the dead in Bethany (fifth sign); Jesus proclaims Himself the resurrection and life; Sanhedrin plots His death but Caiaphas prophesies unknowingly.

Mary anoints Jesus’ feet; triumphal entry into Jerusalem; Greeks seek Jesus; He predicts His glorification through death; unbelief fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy.

At Passover Jesus washes disciples’ feet, modeling servanthood; announces betrayal (Judas leaves) and Peter’s denial; gives new command to love one another.

Comforting discourse: Jesus the way, truth, life; promise of the Father’s house; request brings promise of another Helper (Holy Spirit); assurance of peace.

Vine and branches allegory: abide to bear fruit; command to love; world’s hatred foretold; Spirit will testify alongside disciples.

Further teaching on Spirit’s convicting work, disciples’ future sorrow turned to joy, and direct access to the Father; promises overcoming the world.

Jesus’ high-priestly prayer: glorification, protection, sanctification of disciples, and unity of future believers that the world may know the Father’s love.

Arrest in Gethsemane; Jewish and Roman hearings—Annas/Caiaphas then Pilate; Peter’s three denials; Barabbas released instead of Jesus.

Jesus scourged, mocked, and crucified; inscription ‘King of the Jews’; fulfills Scripture (garments, thirst); entrusts Mary to John; death and piercing; burial in Joseph’s tomb.

Resurrection: empty tomb discovered by Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John; Jesus appears to Mary and disciples, grants peace and Spirit; Thomas sees and believes; purpose statement of the Gospel.

Post-resurrection fishing miracle at Sea of Tiberias; Peter restored (‘feed my sheep’); prophecy of Peter’s martyrdom; beloved disciple’s testimony confirms truth of these written signs.