Seven Days Meeting Jesus in John

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Begin with the Gospel itself. Set aside about 15–20 minutes for each session; take longer whenever a question needs more thought. Open the linked KJV chapter, read the stated verses, then answer the prompts on paper. You do not need an account. The explanations here are original study notes, separate from Scripture.

1. Day 1 · Who is Jesus? Read John 1:1–18 (KJV). Make two columns: what the passage says about the Word, and how people respond. Notice the movement from creation to the Word becoming flesh. What do verses 12–13 say about becoming children of God? Respond: write one question you want to explore during this week.
2. Day 2 · A conversation about new birth. Read John 3:1–21 (KJV). Identify Nicodemus, his opening statement, and Jesus’ response. Trace the contrast between earthly birth and birth of the Spirit. Read verses 14–18 together rather than isolating one sentence. Respond: explain why believing in Christ is more than admiring a teacher.
3. Day 3 · The Good Shepherd. Read John 10:1–18 (KJV). List the actions of the shepherd and the hireling. Which actions show knowledge, care, and willing sacrifice? Notice that Jesus explains His own imagery. Respond: identify one reason for trusting Him that the text itself supplies.
4. Day 4 · Love expressed in service. Read John 13:1–17 (KJV). Follow the actions before discussing their meaning. What does Peter misunderstand? How does Jesus connect His action with the disciples’ conduct? Respond: choose a quiet act of service that does not depend on praise.
5. Day 5 · Abiding and bearing fruit. Read John 15:1–17 (KJV). Mark repeated ideas: abide, fruit, love, commandments. Who is the source of fruitful life? Keep the picture of vine and branches connected to Jesus’ explanation. Respond: name a habit that makes room for attention to His words.
6. Day 6 · Witnesses to the resurrection. Read John 20:1–18 (KJV). Separate what Mary first assumes from what she later sees and hears. List the people and the order of events. Respond: describe how the encounter changes her message.
7. Day 7 · Why this Gospel was written. Read John 20:19–31 (KJV). Compare Thomas before and after meeting Jesus. Then read the stated purpose in verses 30–31. Respond: return to your Day 1 question and record what the Gospel has helped you understand.

Review the whole week

Choose three statements about Jesus and attach a verse reference to each. Then distinguish a fact stated in the passage, an inference you drew, and an application you chose. Keep unresolved questions; careful Bible learning leaves room to keep reading.

Keep going

Read John from the beginning at a comfortable pace. Revisit a short passage before moving ahead. This plan is an introduction to the Gospel, not a substitute for reading the whole book.

Reflection on paper

Passage and verse evidence · What I learned · A question to revisit · One practical response.

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