1. The Gospel of John 1.Author / Date / Recipients Matthew wrote to the Jews (68AD?) Mark (65AD?) and Luke wrote to the Gentiles (post-70AD) John, the Son of Zebedee later (95 AD?) wrote to Christian Church

2. The Gospel of John 2. Purpose of John John 20:30-31 Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

3. The Gospel of John Different Material M/M/L vs. John: Different Material: 90% of John has not parallel to Matt / Mark / Luke No parables in John (comp. Mark 4:34) No exorcisms No Kingdom language (comp. 18:36)

4. The Gospel of John M/M/L vs. John Different Chronology: Synoptics 1 year ministry John3 years ministry

5. The Gospel of John M/M/L vs. John Different Theological Approach John more Explicit M/M/L more Implicit John more Explicit Prologue (John 1:1-18) “I AM’s” (ex: John 8:58) More reflection over the events (John 2:22; 12:16;13:6-7; 16:12-14 M/M/L more Implicit

6. Unique Contributions of John 1. Jesus as Divine Essence M/M/L John: M/M/L: Son of God John:God, the Son

7. Unique Contributions of John 1. Jesus as Divine Essence (continued) I Am’s (esp. 8:58) Bread (6:35, 48, 51) Light (8:12; 9:5) Gate (10:7, 9) Good Shepherd (10:11, 14) Resurrection and the Life (11:25) Way, truth, life (14:6) True Vine (15:1)

8. Unique Contributions of John 2. Jesus as Divine Messenger 2. Jesus as Divine Messenger Come from Above (3:34; 5:24; 6:38; 8:16; 8:23-24; 10:22-39) John 6:38 John 6:38 For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. John 8:23-24 “ John 8:23-24 “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am the one I claim to be, you will indeed die in your sins.”

9. Unique Contributions of John 3. History or Theology? History or His-Story

10. Unique Contributions of John 4. Book of Discourses John has 879 verses, 419 Jesus’ words M/M/L M/M/L: simple, direct John John: intricate, deep, mystical

11. Unique Contributions of John 5. Book of Signs John: Signs Miracle John: Signs (2:11, 4:54) which point toward belief Miracle: Does not occur Matt, Mark, Luke Miracle Sign Matt, Mark, Luke: Miracle: for declaring Kingdom of God has come Sign: Proof of Jesus’ identity (Mk 8:11-12/Matt 12:38-40/Luke 11:29-32)

12. Gospel of John 1:1912:5013:120:311:1-1821:1-25 Book of Signs Book of Glory ProloguePrologue EpilogueEpilogue

13. Structure of John 1.Prologue 1:1-18 2.Public Teaching (Book of Signs)1:19-12:50 3.Private Teaching (Book of Glory)13:1-20:31 4.Epilogue 21:1-25