Gospel of John Outline

Ch. 1: The Word Incarnate

Ch. 2: Water to Wine Wonder

Ch. 3: Nicodemus and Spiritual Rebirth

Ch. 4: Encounter at the Samaritan Well

Ch. 5: Healing at Bethesda

Ch. 6: Feeding the Multitude

Ch. 7: Debates at the Feast

Ch. 8: Forgiving the Adulterous Woman

Ch. 9: Sight to the Blind Man

Ch. 10: The Good Shepherd

Ch. 11: Raising Lazarus

Ch. 12: Mary's Anointing

Ch. 13: Last Supper and Foot Washing

Ch. 14: Way, Truth, Life

Ch. 15: Vine and Branches

Ch. 16: Promise of the Holy Spirit

Ch. 17: High Priestly Prayer

Ch. 18: Betrayal and Arrest

Ch. 19: Crucifixion

Ch. 20: Resurrection and Thomas's Doubt

Ch. 21: Fishing and Breakfast with Jesus

Ch. 1: The Word Became Flesh  Mary anoints Jesus with costly perfume.
 Introduction to the Word (Jesus) as divine and  The crowd's response to Jesus entering Jerusalem.
creator.  Greeks seek Jesus, and Jesus speaks of His
 John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus. impending death.
 The calling of the first disciples - Andrew, Peter, Ch. 13: The Last Supper and Foot Washing
Philip, and Nathanael.  Jesus washes the disciples' feet.
 Nathanael's recognition of Jesus as the Son of God.  Identification of the betrayer (Judas).
Ch. 2: Jesus Changes Water into Wine  Jesus' new commandment of love.
 The wedding at Cana and Jesus' miracle of turning Ch. 14: Jesus, the Way, Truth, and Life
water into wine.  Jesus' assurance of preparing a place in heaven.
 Jesus clears the temple in Jerusalem.  The relationship between Jesus, the Father, and the
 Jesus' prediction of His own death and resurrection. disciples.
Ch. 3: Nicodemus and New Birth  Promise of the Holy Spirit.
 Nicodemus visits Jesus at night. Ch. 15: The Vine and the Branches
 Jesus teaches about being born again and salvation.  Jesus uses the analogy of the vine and branches.
 John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus increasing.  Call to abide in Christ for fruitful living.
Ch. 4: The Samaritan Woman  The world's hatred toward believers.
 Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the Ch. 16: The Work of the Holy Spirit
well.  Jesus speaks about sending the Holy Spirit.
 Disciples return and are surprised to find Jesus  Discourse on the purpose of the Holy Spirit.
talking with the woman.  Sorrow turning into joy.
 Healing of the official's son and the Samaritans' Ch. 17: Jesus' High Priestly Prayer
belief.  Jesus prays for Himself, His disciples, and future
Ch. 5: Healing at the Pool of Bethesda believers.
 Healing of the paralyzed man at the Pool of  Unity among believers and their sanctification.
Bethesda.  Jesus' desire for believers to be with Him in glory.
 Controversy with Jewish leaders over Sabbath Ch. 18: Jesus' Arrest and Trial
healing.  Jesus' betrayal and arrest in the Garden of
 Jesus' discourse on authority and judgment. Gethsemane.
Ch. 6: Feeding the Five Thousand  Peter's denial of Jesus.
 Jesus feeds the five thousand with five loaves and  Jesus' trial before Pilate.
two fish. Ch. 19: Crucifixion and Burial
 Jesus walks on water.  Jesus' crucifixion and death on the cross.
 Jesus' discourse on the bread of life.  Jesus' side pierced and confirmed dead.
Ch. 7: Festival of Tabernacles  Joseph of Arimathea buries Jesus in a new tomb.
 Jesus' teaching during the Feast of Tabernacles. Ch. 20: Resurrection and Appearances
 Debate and division among the people regarding  Mary Magdalene's discovery of the empty tomb.
Jesus.  Jesus' appearances to the disciples.
 Pharisees' attempt to arrest Jesus.  Thomas' doubt and confession of Jesus as Lord.
Ch. 8: Woman Caught in Adultery Ch. 21: Breakfast on the Beach and Commissioning
 Woman caught in adultery brought to Jesus.  Jesus' appearance to disciples by the Sea of Galilee.
 Jesus' response and forgiveness.  Jesus' convo with Peter re love and discipleship.
 Jesus' claim to be the light of the world.  Commissioning of Peter and the disciple whom Jesus
Ch. 9: Healing the Blind Man loved.
 Jesus heals a man born blind.
 Controversy with the Pharisees over the healing.
 Spiritual blindness and the contrast with physical
sight.
Ch. 10: The Good Shepherd
 Jesus' discourse on being the good shepherd.
 Jesus' claims about His relationship with the Father.
 Division among the Jews regarding Jesus.
Ch. 11: Lazarus Raised from the Dead
 Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.
 Plot to kill Jesus intensifies.
 High Priest Caiaphas' prophecy about Jesus' death.
Ch. 12: Jesus Anointed at Bethany