The Gospel of John is one of the four gospels in the New Testament of the Bible. It is a written account of the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus Christ.
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The Gospel of John is traditionally attributed to the apostle John, who was one of Jesus' closest disciples. The Gospel of John begins with a prologue that describes Jesus as the Word of God and the light of the world. It then goes on to describe Jesus' ministry and teachings, including his miracles, parables, and sermons.
The Gospel also includes accounts of Jesus' death and resurrection, as well as his appearances to his disciples after his resurrection. Key figures in the Gospel of John include Jesus, as well as his disciples, including John, Peter, James, and Thomas. The Gospel also mentions various other individuals, such as the Pharisees, the Roman authorities, and Mary Magdalene, who play significant roles in the story.
The Gospel also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.
John 1
John writes an introduction to his gospel, describing Jesus as the Word of God who was with God and was God from the beginning, and through whom all things were made. He also explains that Jesus is the light that shines in the darkness, and that the darkness has not overcome it.
John 2
Jesus attends a wedding in Cana and performs His first miracle by turning water into wine.
John 3
Jesus has a conversation with Nicodemus, a religious leader, about being born again.
John 4
Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well and teaches her about living water.
John 5
Jesus heals a man at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath and defends His actions before the religious leaders.
John 6
Jesus feeds the 5,000 and teaches about the bread of life.
John 7
Jesus teaches at the Festival of Booths and defends His claims to be the Messiah.
John 8
Jesus forgives a woman caught in adultery and teaches about being free from sin.
John 9
Jesus heals a man born blind and defends His actions before the religious leaders.
John 10
Jesus teaches about being the Good Shepherd and the gate to the sheep.
John 11
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead and teaches about the resurrection and the life.
John 12
Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king and teaches about His death and resurrection.
John 13
Jesus washes the feet of His disciples and teaches about servant leadership and love.
John 14
Jesus teaches about the Father, the Holy Spirit and the way to Him.
John 15
Jesus teaches about being a vine and the Father being the vinedresser. He also teaches about love and obedience.
John 16
Jesus teaches about the Holy Spirit and the coming persecution.
John 17
Jesus prays for His disciples and for all believers.
John 18
Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial.
John 19
Jesus is sentenced to death by crucifixion, He dies and He is buried.
John 20
Jesus rises from the dead and appears to His disciples.
John 21
Jesus appears to His disciples again, and teaches Peter about love and service.
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Key figures in John
God
Supreme Being
Israel
King
David
Prophet, King of Israel
John
Prophet
Jesus
Prophet
Moses
Prophet, biblical judge
Jerusalem
Capital
Jacob
Prophet, Patriarchs
Solomon
Prophet, King of Israel
Abraham
Prophet, patriarch
Joseph
Prophet, Vizier
Jordan
Baptist
Ephraim
Tribe Leader
Peter
Pope, apostle, Catholic bishop, Patriarch of Antioch
Samaria
King of Israel
Simon
Fisherman
Galilee
Region
Mary
Mother of Jesus
Bethlehem
Town.
Caesar
Emperor
Judaea
Governor
Philip
Apostle
Nazar
Prophet.
Judas
Apostle.
Nazareth
There is no specific positionheld mentioned in relation to the figure Nazareth in the Bible.
Esaias
Prophet
Lazarus
Bishop
Andrew
positionheld: Apostle
Martha
Sister
Jonas
prophet
Magdalene
Disciple.
Thomas
Apostle
Zebedee
Fisherman
Bethany
House in Bethany
Sion
Throne.
Bethsaida
fisherman
Cephas
Apostle
Hosanna
The translation of the positionheld for the figure Hosanna is "Praise and Adoration."
Nathanael
Nicodemus
Annas
Siloam
Tiberias
Messias
Cleophas
Salim
Caiaphas
High Priest of Israel
Judas Iscariot
Apostle
Mary Magdalene
