1. I. John, The Disciple

2. Family, occupation, religion Family: Zebedee; James, Mk.1:19-20 Fisherman, Mk.1:16-20 Among first disciples called after Lord’s baptism, Mk.1:19-20 (Lk.5:10)

3. Character 1. Son of Thunder, Mk.3:17. Lk.9:51-56 2. Proud, Mk.9:33-37 3. Partisan, Mk.9:38-40 4. Ambitious, Mk.10:35-45 Impatient, hot tempered Exclusive

4. Anonymous author Jn.20-21: disciple whom Jesus loved 1.Examples: Jn.13:21-23; 19:25-27; 20:2 2.In inner circle: Peter, James, John Jairus’ daughter Transfiguration Garden Not Peter, Jn.21:20 Not James, Jn.21:24 (Ac.12) This leaves John

5. I. John, The Disciple II. John, The Gospel

6. 1. Simple words…but profound BelieveLoveTruth WorldLightDarkness NameWitnessSin JudgmentLifeGlory BreadWaterHour

7. 2. Structure of John 1. Introduction, 1:1-18 (Beginning; Word; Light; Darkness; Testimony) 2. Seven signs, 1:19-12:50. Light (17x) 3. Glory, 13:1-20:29. Love (16x) 4. Purpose, 20:30-31 – that you may believe 5. Conclusion, 21:1-25

8. John & 1 John compared John Intro., (beginning, Word, light, dark., testimony) Signs – Light Glory – Love Purpose – that you may believe Conclusion 1 John Intro., 1:1-4 (beginning, Word… testimony) Light, 1:5-3:10 (6x) Love, 3:11-5:21 (31x) Purpose, 5:13 – those who believe Conclusion, 5:14-21

9. 4. John’s Information Includes new revelations The Servant: The Servant: Jn.13:5 (1 Pt.5:5) The swordsman: The swordsman: Mt.26; Mk.14; Lk.22 – Jn.18:10 “evokes the large apron that workers or slaves fitted or fastened to their tunics to protect them” –Spicq

10. I. John, The Disciple III. John, The Jewel (Rv.21:14, 19) II. John, The Gospel

11. 1. Jesus changes character Love Love (Apostle of). Jn.19:25-26  Writes more about love than others  “Beloved” Humble Humble. Ac.1-2, 3-4 Impartial Impartial. Ac.8. Ga.2:9 Servant Servant. Ac.12:1-2; Rv.1:9

12. 2. Jesus looked for good in people, though they were imperfect John was not at first what he became, Ga.5:22-23; Ep.4:20-24 this “Jesus loved this disciple?”  Sour grapes become sweet John, the granite Jesus, the Sculptor

13. 3. Jesus did not select men of extra- ordinary talent, but of faith John was a fisherman, not a scholar or ruler. 2 Co.4:7  Israel:  Israel: frail, imperfect, sinful; could not have originated the Law (Jonah)  John:  John: could not have…by himself There is room in the kingdom…

14. 4. The Resurrection changed John forever Fearful, Jn.20:19 Risen Lord, Jn.20:20  Acts 2  Acts 3-5  Acts 12:1-2  Rv.1:9 Same message as Revelation Choose death, not desertion; courage, not cowardice Same message as Revelation Choose death, not desertion; courage, not cowardice