March 8 - 29
Study: Gospel of John (Part 1)
Theme: Light and Life
Overview: Life cannot exist without light, water, and food. That is true both scientifically and theologically. First in the order of creation was the creation of light (Genesis 1:3). Second was the separation of the waters (Genesis 1:6). Finally, God made food (Genesis 1:30). Everyone needs light to see. Everyone needs life, which God alone can provide (John 10:10). Everyone needs food (John 6:48). This series of lessons will introduce the Gospel of John, the “spiritual Gospel,” as an early Christian theologian called it. In Part 1, students will learn about the themes of light and life from John the Baptist, Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman, the apostle John, and Jesus himself.
April 5-26
Study: Gospel of John (Part 2)
Theme: I AM
Overview: Jesus made several claims about himself in the Gospel of John. These claims connected the dots between his name, his identity, and his mission. They all have Old Testament antecedents with additional connections to Israel. In Part 2 of this three-part study in the Gospel of John, students will learn of Jesus’ superiority to Abraham, how Jesus is the Good Shepherd, the exclusive way of salvation, and the true vine (new Israel). This LORD is the great I AM.
