A Tour Through John, Lesson 22

<p>For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ <a href="https://www.douglasjacoby.com/tour-john-lesson-22/" target="_blank"><strong>website.</strong></a></p><p><strong>Scripture for memory </strong>(Prov 22:17-18 -- see also 3:3; 7:3, on internalizing God's word)</p><ul><li><strong>1:14</strong> -- <i>From the prologue:</i> And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. <i>NKJV. </i>Importance: Concise statement of the incarnation.</li><li><strong>2:17</strong> -- <i>Observation from the Twelve: </i>His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.” <i>NRSV (ditto following passages) </i>Importance: Observation of quality of Jesus / the Father.</li><li><strong>3:30</strong> -- <i>From John the Baptist:</i> "He must increase, but I must decrease.” Importance: Concise explanation of the relationship between John the Baptizer and Jesus. Also a selfless prayer.</li><li><strong>4:24</strong> -- <i>Jesus to the Samaritan woman: </i>"God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” Importance: Explains religion that God accepts, including the separation of worship from any spatial institution.</li><li><strong>5:39-40</strong> -- <i>Jesus to the Pharisees:</i> “You search the scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that testify on my behalf. Yet you refuse to come to me to have life." Importance: A warning not to become overconfident or over-comfortable with God's word. Discerning Christ is not an intellectual game. </li><li><strong>6:35</strong> -- <i>Jesus to the remnants of the 5000: </i>Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. Importance: The first "I am" saying. We thrive in Christ.</li><li><strong>7:24</strong> -- <i>Jesus to the Jews (leaders):</i> "Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” Impor