Prologue (1:1-18)

  • The Word’s existence before creation
  • The Word becoming flesh
  • The Light shining in the darkness

The Book of Signs (1:19-12:50)

  • John the Baptist’s testimony (1:19-34)
  • The calling of the first disciples (1:35-51)
  • The wedding at Cana: Jesus’ first sign (2:1-12)
  • Jesus cleansing the temple (2:13-25)
  • Nicodemus and being born again (3:1-21)
  • John the Baptist’s final testimony (3:22-36)
  • The Samaritan woman at the well (4:1-42)
  • Healing of the royal official’s son (4:43-54)
  • Healing at the pool of Bethesda (5:1-15)
  • Jesus’ discourse on his authority (5:16-47)
  • Feeding of the 5,000 (6:1-15)
  • Jesus walking on water (6:16-24)
  • Discourse on the Bread of Life (6:25-71)
  • Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles (7:1-52)
  • The woman caught in adultery (8:1-11)
  • Discourse on the Light of the World (8:12-59)
  • Healing of the man born blind (9:1-41)
  • Discourse on the Good Shepherd (10:1-21)
  • Jesus at the Feast of Dedication (10:22-42)
  • The raising of Lazarus (11:1-44)
  • The plot to kill Jesus (11:45-57)
  • Jesus anointed at Bethany (12:1-11)
  • The triumphal entry into Jerusalem (12:12-19)
  • Jesus predicts his death (12:20-36)
  • Summary of belief and unbelief (12:37-50)

The Book of Glory (13:1-20:31)

  • Jesus washes the disciples’ feet (13:1-20)
  • Jesus predicts his betrayal and Peter’s denial (13:21-38)
  • Jesus’ farewell discourses (14:1-16:33)
  • Jesus’ prayer for his disciples (17:1-26)
  • Jesus’ arrest and trials (18:1-19:16)
  • The crucifixion and burial (19:17-42)
  • The resurrection (20:1-29)
  • Purpose of the Gospel (20:30-31)

Epilogue (21:1-25)

  • Jesus appears to the disciples by the Sea of Galilee
  • Jesus reinstates Peter

Conclusion