Book of John Bible Study – Free Download

The Book of John does not hesitate to reveal the deity of Jesus.

This Gospel does not go into any parables or see the history of Jesus through the same lens as Matthew, Mark and Luke. Instead, it highlights important attributes of Jesus that correlates to His divine nature.

Studying this book in great detail, will help unravel unanswered questions, hear God’s voice more clearly.

*The Bible verses on this page are taken from the ESV translation, unless mentioned otherwise.

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27

While making Himself equal with God, Jesus also confirms numerous Old Testament prophesies written about Him.

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. John 3:36

Book of John Chapter by Chapter

Below are some of the main points in the book of John, along with this handy free pdf printable to help with your Book of John Bible study.

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Chapter 1

The opening of John’s Gospel starts right-away with proclaiming the divinity of Jesus.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1

It goes on to say that all things were made through Him, in Him was life, and that He was the true light in darkness. We can understand that the Word of God is Jesus as it is also mentioned in the last book of the Bible.

In Revelation 19:13, we see that Jesus is called the Word of God, who became flesh (John 1:14).

John 1:17
Law was given to Moses
Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ

This is the only Gospel which talks about how Jesus calls the two disciples, Philip and Nathanael to join Him.

In Verses 47-51, we see how Nathanael recognises and accept Jesus as the Son of God.

Chapter 2

The beginning of this Chapter starts with a miracle at a wedding in Cana which Jesus and His mother attended. When they run out of wine, Jesus turns six jars of water into wine.

Again, the true nature of Jesus is revealed when He visits the temple at Jerusalem. Jesus is visibly unhappy with the nature of business conducted at the premises of the temple. The Jews then question Him about His authority and Jesus replies,

Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. John 2:19

The Temple He mentions in this verse is of His body (verse 21), which means Jesus has authority over His own body – to lay it down and to raise it up.

Chapter 3

The concept of being born again is explained to Nicodemus by Jesus.

What does it mean to be born again?

Verse 3

Verse 5-6

Jesus draws a parallel between the bronze serpent Moses created in Numbers 21:4-9, to Jesus on the Cross that was to come saying,

And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him may have eternal life. John 3:14-15

Here is a short background story of the bronze serpent in the Old Testament. When the people of Israel were bitten by serpents, Moses – under the instruction of God – created a bronze serpent and set in on a pole, so that if anyone were bitten by the serpent may look at the pole and live.

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Chapter 4

Jesus reveals that He is the Messiah to a Samaritan woman near Jacob’s well (verses 1-26).

Sitting near the well where the woman had come to draw water from, Jesus explains to her the drink of water He offers is one that will never leave you thirsty again.

God is spirit and truth and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth. John 4:24

Jesus heals an officials son who was ill to the point of death. The man believed in Jesus and his son was made well.

Chapter 5

This Chapter begins with the healing of a man who couldn’t walk for thirty eight years, and Jesus heals him on Sabbath day.

Jesus calls God His own Father, making the Jews very unhappy (verse 18).

Jesus continues to preach the good news of salvation through His word and that He has the power to execute judgement (Verse 27).

Truly, truly I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes Him who sent me, has eternal life. John 5:24

This is the second time He brings up Moses, where Jesus says that Moses wrote of Me.

If you believed Moses, you would believe me; for he wrote of me. John 5:46

Chapter 6

Similar to the book of Matthew, Mark and Luke, the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand is mentioned here.

The Great I AM:

Also the story of Jesus walking on water is mentioned in verse 16-20. It is interesting to note that when the disciples were afraid seeing Jesus walking on water, Jesus replied Do not be afraid “I AM”, according to the Greek Interlinear bible. In the Old Testament, God calls Himself the I AM (Exodus 3:14).

Also in the previous story of the Samaritan woman by the well, Jesus reveals to her that He is the I AM (John 4:26), in the Greek interlinear.

Jesus also mentions the I AM statement in John 8:58.

The Bread of Life:

Yet again, Jesus brings up the story of manna(food) that God provided to Moses and the Israelites when they were in the wilderness.

Jesus said, I am the bread that came down from heaven. John 6:41

Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life, whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. John 6:35

After Jesus teaches about eternal life, many of His followers left him because of unbelief (verse 64-66).

Lessons for deeper study:

• Did Jesus go after the followers who left Him? Why not?
• List out as many Old Testament prophesises about Jesus

Chapters 7 and 8

Questions about whether Jesus is the Christ arises among the people.

Jesus foretells His death and resurrection;

Jesus said, I will be with you a little longer and then I am going to Him who sent me. John 7:33

The story of the woman caught in adultery reveals Jesus as the only sinless One among men, in Chapter 8.

I am the Light of the World:

When Jesus stated that He was the light of this world (John 8:12), the Pharisees question how He can bear witness about Himself. For this Jesus replies,

I am the one who bears witness about myself, and the Father who sent me bears witness about me. John 8:18

Jesus is One with God	Chapter 8
You are of this world; I am not of this world	verse 23
If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples	verse 31
You will know the truth and the truth will set you free	verse 32
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed	verse 36
If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God	verse 42
Before Abraham was, I AM	verse 58

Chapters 9 and 10

Jesus heals a man born blind, and when asked by His disciples if it was sin that caused his blindness, Jesus replies;

It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. John 9:3

Two important things to note here:

• Jesus heals the blind man’s eyes on Sabbath day, which was frowned upon by the Jews
• Jesus reveals Himself as the Son of Man to the blind man

I Am the Good Shepherd:

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep (John10:11).

Jesus sets forth a great example of how well the sheep knows its shepherd and obeys his voice. Similarly Jesus declares that He is the door of the sheep and all who came before Him were thieves and robbers who the sheep did not listen to.

Jesus and the Father are One:

• I and the Father are one (Verse 30)
• Understand that the Father is in me and I am in the Father (Verse 38)

Chapters 11 and 12

I Am the Resurrection and the Life:

Lazarus was the brother of Mary and Martha whom the Lord had previously visited. They sent word to Him that their brother Lazarus was ill. But Jesus said,

This illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it. John 11:4

The following turn of events leads to Jesus being glorified.

1. Jesus waits two days after hearing that Lazarus was ill
2. Then He tells the disciples its time to go to Judea as Lazarus has died
3. Four days after Lazarus is buried Jesus raises him from the dead

Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live. John 11:25

Moving on to Chapter 12, we see the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey as was prophesised in the Old Testament.

The Voice of God is heard, thundering from heaven, in verse 28.

Chapters 13 and 14

Chapter 13 begins with Jesus teaching an important lesson on humbling oneself and loving one another, which is a new commandment He teaches in verse 34. He sets an example by washing the feet of His disciples with water and teaches them to do the same to others.

Next, He addresses who will betray Him and that Peter will deny Him.

Chapter 14 displays Jesus’ love and compassion for everyone to be saved.

I Am the Way	Chapter 14
Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me	verse 1
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”	verse 6
If you ask anything in my name, I will do it.	verse 14

The Holy Spirit:

Jesus promises the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send to dwell in you and be with you, even if you do not see Him. From verse 15 to 26, the book of John goes in to great detail explaining the works of the Holy Spirit.

Chapters 15 and 16

Jesus says, I am the vine and you are the branches. This Chapter teaches us the importance of abiding in Gods Word. When we abide in Jesus He prunes us so we grow more abundantly. We did not choose Him, yet He chose us to go and bear fruit.

If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15:7

The rest of Chapter 16 continues with explanations of the works of the Holy Spirit as a guide, who will glorify Jesus.

Jesus emphasises the importance of praying and making our requests known to God in the name of Jesus.

Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. John 16:23

Chapter 17

Key points to note in this Chapter:

• Jesus has authority to give eternal life
• Jesus was with the Father before the world existed
• I am not of the world (John 17:16)

Chapter 18, 19 and 20

This Chapter starts with the betrayal of Jesus, to be arrested and handed over. Jesus goes before Pontius Pilate and then is handed over to be crucified.

Lessons for deeper study:

• Why did Jesus say my Kingdom is not of this world?
• What were the Old Testament prophesies fulfilled in Chapter 18?
• On the day of resurrection of Jesus, His face cloth was folded up in place by itself

Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene and His disciples. When Thomas meets Him, he says, “My Lord and My God”. For which Jesus replies,

“Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen me and yet believed.” John 20:29

Chapter 21

Jesus again appears to the disciples near the sea, and performs a miracle by giving them a huge catch of fish. Recognising that it is the Lord, they rush to Jesus, especially Peter.

Deeper Study:

• In verses 15-17, Jesus asks Peter three times if He loves Him. Why?
• What does Jesus mean in verse 18 and verse 22?