Week 9 – May 11-17
John 21:1-25 – Called to Love: Restoring, Reconciling, and Following The Text in Context This final chapter of John's Gospel acts as a sort of epilogue, wrapping up the narrative…
Week 8 – May 4-10
John 20:1-31 – Resurrected for Liberation: A Faith Beyond Fear The Text in Context This chapter, the climax of the "Book of Glory" in John's Gospel, describes the most pivotal…
Week 7 – April 27-May 3
John 18:1-19:42 – Empire and the Cross: Standing with the Oppressed The Text in Context This section of John's Gospel continues the "Book of Glory," focusing on the events leading…
Week 6 – April 20-26
John 13:1-17:26 – Love in Action: Servanthood, Justice, and Unity The Text in Context This week's reading from John's Gospel begins what's called the "Book of Glory." It's a significant…
Week 5 – April 13-19
John 11:1-12:50 – Resurrection Now: Hope in the Face of Despair The Text in Context These chapters mark a turning point in John's Gospel. They conclude the "Book of Signs,"…
Week 4 – April 6-12
John 6:1-10:42 – Abundance for All: Jesus and the Bread of Justice The Text in Context This section of John's Gospel continues the "Book of Signs," focusing on Jesus as…
Week 3 – March 23-29
John 2:1-5:47 – Radical Grace: Signs of a New Way The Text in Context These chapters in John's Gospel showcase Jesus' authority and his willingness to cross social and religious…
Week 2 – March 16-22
John 1:1-51 – The Word Among Us: Embracing God’s Expansive Love The Text in Context The Gospel of John, unlike the other three Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), focuses on…
Week 1 – March 9-15
Introducing the Gospel of John: Setting the Stage Before diving into the individual passages of John, it's helpful to have an overview of the Gospel itself. This introductory lesson will…