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An introduction to the book of John.
When he was a much younger man,
John and his brother James
were mending their fishing nets
alongside the Sea of Galilee
when Jesus invited them to be his followers.
After the Passover of 31 C.E.,
Jesus chose John as one of his 12 apostles.
John was among Jesus’ closest companions
and the disciple to whom he entrusted
the care of his mother, Mary.
The Gospel of John
is the last of the four Gospels.
It was written about 98 C.E.,
in or around Ephesus
—nearly 65 years after Jesus’ death.
During those decades,
Jesus’ prophecy concerning
the destruction of Jerusalem was fulfilled.
It is said that 92 percent of this book
contains material not covered
in the other Gospels.
John writes about love
more than any other Gospel writer.
The book of John contains 21 chapters.
Chapter 1 reveals Jesus’ role
in the heavens before coming to earth.
He is described as the one through whom
Jehovah created all other things.
Jesus is called “the Word,”
highlighting his assignment
as Jehovah’s spokesman.
Chapters 2 to 6 cover
about two years of Jesus’ ministry.
Chapter 2 describes Jesus’ first miracle
at a wedding feast in Cana.
When the wine ran out,
he miraculously turned
some 380 liters, or 100 gallons, of water
into “fine wine.”
Seeing this miracle
strengthened the faith of Jesus’ disciples.
Chapter 6 reports
how Jesus miraculously fed a crowd
of about 5,000 men,
along with women and children.
Chapters 7 to 12 cover the events
following the Passover of 32 C.E.
Jesus travels to Bethany
and resurrects his friend Lazarus.
Although Lazarus had been dead for four days,
he comes back to life at Jesus’ command.
Chapter 12 contains a description
of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
A large crowd greets him with the words:
“Save, we pray you!
“Blessed is the one
who comes in Jehovah’s name,
the King of Israel!”
Chapters 13 to 19
relate the events of just one day,
Nisan 14, 33 C.E.
Jesus celebrates the Passover
with his apostles
in an upper room in Jerusalem.
Did you know?
We can find evidence in the book of John
that supports the fact
that Jesus celebrated four Passovers
during his ministry.
This provides one of the lines of evidence
that his ministry was
three and a half years long.
Showing great humility at the final Passover,
Jesus performs the duty of a servant,
washing the feet of his apostles.
Later that evening, Jesus says:
“I am giving you a new commandment,
“that you love one another;
just as I have loved you.”
The commandment was new
because it required that Christ’s disciples
show love to a greater degree.
Chapter 17 contains Jesus’ last prayer
in the presence of his disciples.
Later in the garden of Gethsemane,
Jesus fearlessly identifies himself
to the soldiers who come to arrest him.
Shortly thereafter,
Jesus suffers death for all mankind.
Chapters 20 and 21
relate how the resurrected Jesus
appears to his disciples
on various occasions.
As you read the Gospel of John,
note Jesus’ love for mankind,
his example of humility,
and his identity as the Messiah,
the King of God’s Kingdom.

Introduction to John
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Introduction to John

An introduction to the book of John.
When he was a much younger man,
John and his brother James
were mending their fishing nets
alongside the Sea of Galilee
when Jesus invited them to be his followers.
After the Passover of 31 C.E.,
Jesus chose John as one of his 12 apostles.
John was among Jesus’ closest companions
and the disciple to whom he entrusted
the care of his mother, Mary.
The Gospel of John
is the last of the four Gospels.
It was written about 98 C.E.,
in or around Ephesus
—nearly 65 years after Jesus’ death.
During those decades,
Jesus’ prophecy concerning
the destruction of Jerusalem was fulfilled.
It is said that 92 percent of this book
contains material not covered
in the other Gospels.
John writes about love
more than any other Gospel writer.
The book of John contains 21 chapters.
Chapter 1 reveals Jesus’ role
in the heavens before coming to earth.
He is described as the one through whom
Jehovah created all other things.
Jesus is called “the Word,”
highlighting his assignment
as Jehovah’s spokesman.
Chapters 2 to 6 cover
about two years of Jesus’ ministry.
Chapter 2 describes Jesus’ first miracle
at a wedding feast in Cana.
When the wine ran out,
he miraculously turned
some 380 liters, or 100 gallons, of water
into “fine wine.”
Seeing this miracle
strengthened the faith of Jesus’ disciples.
Chapter 6 reports
how Jesus miraculously fed a crowd
of about 5,000 men,
along with women and children.
Chapters 7 to 12 cover the events
following the Passover of 32 C.E.
Jesus travels to Bethany
and resurrects his friend Lazarus.
Although Lazarus had been dead for four days,
he comes back to life at Jesus’ command.
Chapter 12 contains a description
of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
A large crowd greets him with the words:
“Save, we pray you!
“Blessed is the one
who comes in Jehovah’s name,
the King of Israel!”
Chapters 13 to 19
relate the events of just one day,
Nisan 14, 33 C.E.
Jesus celebrates the Passover
with his apostles
in an upper room in Jerusalem.
Did you know?
We can find evidence in the book of John
that supports the fact
that Jesus celebrated four Passovers
during his ministry.
This provides one of the lines of evidence
that his ministry was
three and a half years long.
Showing great humility at the final Passover,
Jesus performs the duty of a servant,
washing the feet of his apostles.
Later that evening, Jesus says:
“I am giving you a new commandment,
“that you love one another;
just as I have loved you.”
The commandment was new
because it required that Christ’s disciples
show love to a greater degree.
Chapter 17 contains Jesus’ last prayer
in the presence of his disciples.
Later in the garden of Gethsemane,
Jesus fearlessly identifies himself
to the soldiers who come to arrest him.
Shortly thereafter,
Jesus suffers death for all mankind.
Chapters 20 and 21
relate how the resurrected Jesus
appears to his disciples
on various occasions.
As you read the Gospel of John,
note Jesus’ love for mankind,
his example of humility,
and his identity as the Messiah,
the King of God’s Kingdom.


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