UNDERSTAND THE STORY
The big picture.
- AUTHORSHIP
- Traditionally John; the Gospel speaks of the beloved disciple’s witness.
- DATE & SETTING
- Often dated AD 80–100.
- CENTRAL THEME
- Life through believing in Jesus.
John introduces Jesus as the eternal Word who became flesh. Signs, conversations, and declarations of identity reveal his glory and invite belief. At a well, beside a grave, and around a supper table, Jesus meets people with truth and love. He lays down his life and rises again. The Gospel’s purpose is personal: that readers may believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and have life in his name.
WORDS TO CARRY WITH YOU
Read. Return. Remember.
“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”
John 1:5 · KJV
Read each verse in its surrounding passage. A key verse is an invitation into the story.
WHERE STUDY BECOMES PRACTICE
Live it.
Choose one step for today. Small, faithful actions matter.
- 01
Read one conversation with Jesus and notice what he asks.
- 02
Make time to listen before offering a quick spiritual answer.
- 03
Practice Jesus’ command to love through a specific act of care.
PAUSE & REFLECT
A little room for your response.
Let this be a beginning.
Mark your study, return to the Scripture, and carry one faithful step into your day.
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An original SELAH37 study introduction. Historical dates and attributions are approximate and debated. Scripture: King James Version. Sources & translation notes.