A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john, chapter 2. John depicts no extended ministry in capernaum as do the synoptics. This bible study draws from those gospels, as well as from the other books of the bible. The book of john bible study notes by john karmelich. This is part 4 in a 23part study on the book of john. Grace, mercy and peace from god the father and from jesus christ, the fathers son, will be with us in truth and love. John bible study notes by email from john karmelich. The subjects which are introduced into this chapter are the following. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. One old tradition says that this was john the gospel writers wedding, and he left his. A statement of the apostle that the great object which he had in writing to them was that they should not sin. Online bible study through 1 john randy white ministries. Jesus mother was there, 2 and jesus and his disciples had also been invited to.
It is the second in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. The name of the author of the gospel of john is not mentioned as is the case with the three synoptic gospels as well. The third day from the end of the previous chapter. David guzik commentary on john 2,where jesus performs the miracle of. Obvious similarities to 1 john and the gospel of john suggest that the same person wrote all three books. We read one chapter a week which meant doing an hour plus of reading each week. Kelly minter is a very relatable writer and she added a personal story to each section of the book. The apostle john begins with the purpose of writing this letter by stating, i am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. Chapter 1, prologue the deity and preincarnation of christ. John chapter 2 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1.
John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. John chapter 2 online bible study tools and resources. Home bible studies 1, 2, and 3 john studies 1 john 1 these small group studies of 1 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. The first epistle of john chapter two we have an advocate who is also the propitiation for our sins and to truly know him we must keep his commandments 16, especially to love one another 711. The first is when jesus turns water into wine at a wedding and the second is. Chapter 1 continued, the presentation of the son of god by john the baptist. The disciples who accompanied him are the 5 mentioned in chapter 1. A common theme of the gospel of john is contrast, and the two stories in this. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the esv study bible, the interactive knowing the bible study series, the preaching the word commentary series, and more. Chapter thirteen now the gospel of john tells us of the last supper where jesus washes the disciples feet and of his betrayal by judas escariot. In the book of john, christ speaks of god as the father over 100 times.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. John bible book with full chapters king james version. On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. Describing his original readers spiritual state 1214, john cautions against loving the world and being deceived by antichrists 1523. Lets begin in a prayer as we continue our study of john. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. We pray that you would give us discernment and clarity and give us ears to hear, eyes to see and a heart willing to obey and respond so that we are not merely hearers but doers of. When originally written, the gospel of john and the other books of. Lord, we thank you for this opportunity to gather together and for us to study your word together.
Words have meaning in context, and genre provides the context. Written late in the 1st century, the apostle john wrote the book to provide boundaries on our beliefs about christ. Online bible study through 1 john the book of 1st john is a book of great encouragement and teaching for the believer. John 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. He was a leader in the early church, and he probably wrote his documents after most. It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the. Lord, we thank you for your goodness, for the hope that we have in christ jesus, for the grace, the truth and for the understanding that youve communicated to us through your revealed word. The writer steps back into the background, behind the message of god. This summary of the book of 2 john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 john. John 2 background information with maps and images. John 2 is the second chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
Each chapter had passages for us to look up and apply to our daily lives. John identifies 8 miracles in his gospel that constitute signs or confirmation of who jesus is. We pray that we would be people who not only hear your. Andrew, simon peter, philip, nathanael and the unnamed disciple who was surely john, who also witnessed this miracle. Verse 23 now when he was in jerusalem at the passover, during the feast, many believed on his name, beholding the signs which he did. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of john in the bible king james version. Mormons take this idea an absurd step further declaring this is jesus wedding. This is part 2 in a 23part study on the book of john. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. It contains the famous stories of the miracle of jesus turning.
It closes the earthly revelation of christ including his death. Jesus attends all weddings god invented marriage and he loves the happiness people can find in marriage. John 2, new international version niv the bible app. Chapter 2, the wedding at cana the first sign jesus cleanses the temple. Of course, this against the plain meaning of this passage and all of the gospel. Since 2 john is a letter, limit your study to the other biblical letters romansjude. I read this book with my womens bible study group and we loved it.
In the book of john, that we do not see in the other gospels is the conversation of jesus with nicodemus, the conversation with the woman of. And jesus was invited to the wedding and so were his disciples. John wrote this gospel, as inspired by god, after the gospels of matthew, mark and luke already had been written, and assumes the readers familiarity with some of the details e. The elder, to the lady chosen by god and to her children, whom i love in the truthand not i only, but also all who know the truth because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever.
In the book of john, we find that jesus ministry altogether was approximately 312 years. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. There have been various conjectures over the years that another disciple of christ named john. John was an eyewitness of the reported occurrences though, as he himself writes john 1. Study guide for john 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. Here the gospel of john bible study tells the story of mary anointing jesus feet followed by the prophetic triumphal entry of jesus christ into jerusalem, where the story seemingly finishes.