1 Welcome to the MOB! Website: Wild At Heart Boot Camp Report Season of Service, Nov 8-9, 2014 Urban Immersion, Nov 6-9, 2014 Financial Peace University (8 weeks) Announcements Lesson 3 - John OverviewSeptember 30, 2014

The Gospel According to John Outline Focus Incarnation of the Son of God Presentation of the Son of God Opposition to the Son of God Preparation of the Disciples Crucifixion and Resurrection of the Son of God Reference 1:1-181:19 - 4:545:1 - 12:5013:1 - 17:2618:1 - 21:25 Division Introduction to Christ Revelation of Christ Rejection of Christ Revelation of Christ Rejection of Christ Topic Seven Miracles Upper Room Discourse Supreme Miracle That you might believeThat you might have life Time A Few YearsA Few HoursA Few Weeks 2 Lesson 3 - John OverviewSeptember 30, 2014

3 Lesson 3 - John OverviewSeptember 30, 2014 John 20:30-31John 20:30-31 (ESV) 30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John’s Purpose

4 Lesson 3 - John OverviewSeptember 30, 2014 “The striking opening of John’s gospel establishes a connection between God’s act of creation through His spoken Word and His act of providing salvation through the incarnate Word, Jesus.” -- Kostenberger, “Encountering John,” p. 26 Kostenberger on John

5 Lesson 3 - John OverviewSeptember 30, 2014 John 14:6John 14:6 (ESV) 6 Jesus said to him [Thomas, the Apostle], “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Memory Verse

6 Lesson 3 - John OverviewSeptember 30, 2014 “Readers of Scripture are not merely dispassionate literary critics— they are existentially addressed and engaged by the biblical message and must act in response to it…” -- Kostenberger, “Encountering John,” p. 15 Kostenberger on John

7 Lesson 3 - John OverviewSeptember 30, What is the predominant theological message of John’s Gospel and how is it documented and supported by what he wrote? 2.What are some of the major doctrines of the Christian faith that are addressed in John’s writings? Discussion Questions

8 Lesson 3 - John OverviewSeptember 30, What Scripture references would you cite to support your belief that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and therefore central to what you believe and how you live? 4.What would you say to someone who thinks all religions are the same and there are many ways to God? Discussion Questions

9 Lesson 3 - John OverviewSeptember 30, What are some ways in which Jesus prepared His disciples (in John 13-21) for what was ahead for them—and how do these apply to the church and you personally today?John Have you responded personally to the wonderful message of John and do you know how to share it clearly with others who desperately need Christ too? Discussion Questions

10 Lesson 3 - John OverviewSeptember 30, 2014 Closing Questions? Comments? Closing Prayer