Bible Study Session 2

Summary of John 14 - John 21

John 14

In this chapter, Jesus comforts His disciples, assuring them that He is the way, the truth, and the life. He promises to prepare a place for them in His Father’s house and emphasizes the importance of believing in Him. Jesus also speaks of the coming of the Holy Spirit, who will be their advocate and guide.

John 15

Jesus uses the metaphor of the vine and branches to illustrate the relationship between Himself and His followers. He emphasizes the necessity of abiding in Him to bear fruit. Jesus also speaks about the love He has for His disciples and the commandment to love one another. He warns them about the world’s hatred and persecution they will face as His followers.

John 16

Jesus continues to prepare His disciples for His departure, explaining the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding and comforting them. He foretells the sorrow they will experience, but assures them that their grief will turn to joy. Jesus also speaks about overcoming the world through faith in Him.

John 17

This chapter contains Jesus’ high priestly prayer, where He prays for Himself, His disciples, and all future believers. He asks for unity among His followers and for them to be protected from evil. Jesus emphasizes the importance of His mission and the glory that comes from His relationship with the Father.

John 18

Jesus is arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane after Judas betrays Him. Peter denies knowing Jesus three times, fulfilling Jesus’ earlier prediction. Jesus is brought before the high priest and later to Pilate, where He is questioned about His kingship and the nature of His mission.

John 19

Jesus is sentenced to crucifixion. He is mocked, beaten, and ultimately led to Golgotha, where He is crucified. During His crucifixion, He entrusts the care of His mother to John. Jesus dies, and His body is taken down and buried in a nearby tomb.

John 20

On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene discovers the empty tomb and encounters the risen Jesus. He appears to His disciples, showing them His wounds and breathing the Holy Spirit upon them. Thomas, who doubted the resurrection, later sees Jesus and proclaims His divinity. This chapter emphasizes the importance of belief in the resurrection.

John 21

In the final chapter, Jesus appears to His disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. He performs a miracle by providing a large catch of fish. Afterward, He reinstates Peter, asking him three times if he loves Him and instructing him to feed His sheep. The chapter concludes with a statement about the vastness of Jesus’ works and a reminder of the personal nature of His relationship with His followers.

Important Takeaways

Obedience is the proof of Love.

Stay connected to God; A branch cannot survive independently from the tree

Fruit has 3 Characteristics:

1. Fruit reflects the character of its tree.

   1. The fruit in your life should reflect Christ- his attitudes and actions, his character and conduct.

2. Fruit is visible

   1. An authetic follower of Christ is a visible follower of Christ, not a secret saint

3. Fruit is always for the benefit of others.

   1. If you're always serving yourself instead of others, your fruit is going to rot on the tree.

Choose to pursue God in the midst of your confusion.

Journal Prompt:

How much better would it be for you to fulfill God's purpose through obedience than through your rebellion?