The gospel of john chapter one 1 b e l i e v e r s b i b l e s t u d y the gospel of john chapter 1 introduction. Ultimately, john lived to old age where he wrote revelations on the island of patmos where he was exiled. The remarkable theme through this whole chapter is expressed strongly at the end. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. John expressly asserted it, and wrote in this book as it were a supplement to the gospels, as in the revelation to the prophets. The book of john bible study chapter 8 the book of john bible study chapter 8 skip navigation sign in. The ancient greek phrase is ego emi, which is the same term used in the greek translation of the old testament in jesus day to describe the voice from the burning bush. Verses 3, 4 and the scribes and pharisees bring a woman taken in adultery. They typically cover a chapter of the book of john. A woman caught in adultery is brought to jesus for judgment. It is quoted in a third century book called the apostolic constitutions, where it is given as a warning to. It should be noted that many jews believed in jesus and became disciples so it is best to translated, or paraphrase it as certain rogues among the jews.
There is the case of the woman taken in adultery john 7. Exposition of the gospel according to john grand rapids. John 8, new international version niv the bible app. Christs evading the snare which the jews laid for him, in bringing to him a woman taken in adultery. John 8 is the eighth chapter in the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John, chapter 8 united states conference of catholic bishops. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. In chapter 8, as we have said, the word of jesus is rejected. Precept upon precept precept ministries international inductive study.
John 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. David guzik commentary on john 8, where jesus ministers to a woman is caught in adultery and testifies of himself as the light of the world. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. The mount of olives is about a mile long and was right next to the city of jerusalem.
The mystery of the jews in john chapter 8 the phrase the jews appears many times in the johannine text, something that distinguishes the gospel of john from the synoptic gospels. Lesson 1 of each part can be downloaded below as pdf. The personal glories of chapter 1 are reproduced and developed in all these chapters separately leaving out for the moment from verse 36 to 51 of chapter 1. Christ neither found fault with the law, nor excused the prisoners guilt. The quiz below will test just how much you understood the chapter. Like practically all of john, this chapter is a narrative of proof that jesus is equal to god. John 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. But jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. Here, the proof is that of the healing of a longtime cripple at the pool of bethesda on a sabbath day. Along with peter, john was the first to know about the resurrection of jesus because mary magdalene told them. The return of the people to the inert quiet and security of their dwellings john 7. John 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. In the days of the old testament, people who were committing adultery were punished by stoning to death. John chapter 8 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesusverse 1.
The jews belonged to this present evil world, but jesus was of a heavenly and divine nature, so that his doctrine, kingdom, and blessings, would not suit their taste. In chapter 8 of the gospel of john, we got to see how jesus deals with the religious leaders when they try to trick him at the temple. Munzi sun tzu the art of war short documentary history channel duration. The experts in the law and the pharisees brought a woman who had been caught committing adultery. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. The remainder of chapter 8 shifts from the lightdarkness imagery in this verse resumed in chapter. Study guide for john 8 by david guzik blue letter bible. Jesus proceeds to attack precisely his opponents claim to have god for a father jn 8. Jesus is in perfect unity with god the father, because he himself is god. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. We ask that we would be people who apply the word and not merely hear it and also live and listen with a view to applying it and understanding it.
Christs evading the snare which the jews laid for him, in bringing to him a woman taken in adultery v. John was a very close disciple and friend to jesus and followed him closely. John 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Includes topical study on the feasts lessons 24 and topical study on sheep. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. Early in the morning he came to the temple courts again. But when, at length, some from hence began to doubt of his godhead, then st. Divers discourses or conferences of his with the jews that cavilled at him, and sought occasion against him, and made every thing he said a matter of controversy. Commentaries for john chapter 8 jesus reveals himself as the light of the world jesus has dramatically called people to come to him for gods living water 7. There is only one way to god, and the way is jesus christ. Truly, truly, i say to you, before abraham was, i am. Lord, we thank you for this evening and we thank you for the freedoms that we enjoy and we pray that we wouldnt take them for granted. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of.
Early in the morning he was again in the temple precincts, and all the people came to him. But jesus bent down and started writing on the ground with his finger 7 as they persisted with their question, he straightened. Its best to first complete the gospel of john bible study lesson by yourself, but this format works great with families, couples, youth groups and sunday school classes. Let us continue, then, in our study series on the gospel of john and begin with a prayer. It continues the account of jesus debate with the pharisees after the feast of tabernacles, which began in the previous chapter in verse 12, jesus describes himself as the light of the world and verse 32 contains the wellknown teaching ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John chapter 10 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. John 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. James, the half brother of the lord and the pastor of the jerusalem church, encouraged these new believers to take the example of the prophets who. Passages can be assigned the week prior from the website. John 8 commentary william barclays daily study bible. John 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Here is the heart of the polemic between jesus and these jewish. Jesus went unto the mount of olivesthis should have formed the last verse of the foregoing chapter.
John part 1 10 lessons covering john 16 with lesson six a study on being born again and lesson ten a topical study on jesus disciples. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of johnchapter 8. Truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way, he is a thief and a robber. Next chapter of john the book of john, chapter 8 we hope that you find the content of the book of john, chapter 8 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Jesus has dramatically called people to come to him for gods living water 7. All the people came to him, and he sat down and began to teach them. The catholic church accepts this passage as canonical scripture. May we always have a heart of gratitude for your gifts and most of all for your great gift, your indescribable gift, of your son, jesus christ, in whose name we pray. John 8 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of john chapter 8 in plain english. The same was in the beginning with god this verse repeats and contracts into one the three points mentioned before. Commentaries for john chapter 8 jesus reveals himself as the light of the world. This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format.
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