SJ Paul J. McCarren

A Simple Guide to John

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Produktbeschreibung

The books in the Simple Guide to the Gospels series provide accessible new translations of each gospel to help readers understand the important-but often missed-lessons within. Each section includes scripture and brief, engaging commentary about life in early Christianity and today. The books are available individually or as a set.

Produktdetails

• Simple Guides to the Gospels Nr.3
• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 198
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 257g
• ISBN-13: 9781442218796
• ISBN-10: 1442218797
• Artikelnr.: 36555497

Autorenporträt

By Paul J. McCarren, SJ

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction Who needs a simple guide to John's Gospel? A simple message Some big questions addressed by John's Gospel Acknowledgments Chapter 1
Early Days Near the Jordan; the First Followers 1:1
18
The evangelist's introduction 1:19
28
John the Baptist is challenged by the Jerusalem authorities 1:29
34
The Baptist recognizes Jesus as "the Lamb of God" 1:35
42
Jesus attracts disciples 1:43
51
Jesus tries to raise his disciples' expectations Chapter 2
Jesus at a Wedding in Galilee; Jesus Visiting Jerusalem 2:1
12
God's glory revealed in Jesus' response to a need at Cana 2:13
25
During Passover in Jerusalem, Jesus challenges merchants in the Temple Chapter 3
Nicodemus is Baffled
Comments
the Baptist's Disciples are Baffled
Comments 3:1
15
Jesus, in Jerusalem, points out Nicodemus' lack of faith 3:16
21
The evangelist comments on Jesus' desire to give us divine light 3:22
30
John the Baptist tells his disciples to delight in Jesus' teaching 3:31
36
The evangelist comments about Jesus' words Chapter 4
Acceptance by Samaritans; Acceptance by a Royal Official 4:1
26
A Samaritan woman is invited to believe in Jesus . . . 4:27
30 . . . The woman gives witness to her belief 4:31
45
Jesus visits the woman's town 4:46
54
One of Herod's officials believes Jesus' teaching because of a healing Chapter 5
Jerusalem Authorities Shocked by Jesus' Belief in His Relationship with God 5:1
16
Jesus heals a sick man on the Sabbath
Protests 5:17
30
Jesus defends his work as God's work 5:31
47
Jesus continues to defend his relationship with the Father Chapter 6
Jesus Scandalizes His Fellow Galileans with the Gift of Himself 6:1
15
By giving thanks to God, Jesus feeds a hungry crowd 6:16
21
Jesus tells his disciples there is no need to fear 6:22
35
The well
fed crowd wants free food, not divine food 6:35
51
The crowd won't believe Jesus' offer to feed them true bread 6:51
59
Jesus pleads with the crowd to let him feed them properly 6:60
71
Even some disciples refuse Jesus' offer Chapter 7
In Jerusalem, Jesus Again Proclaims God Is the Only Source of Life 7:1
31
Jesus rejects worldly success; in Jerusalem, he preaches scripture 7:32
36
The authorities want Jesus arrested; people still listen 7:37
53
Jesus says he's the source of living water; some believe, some don't Chapter 8
Jesus, Still in Jerusalem, Is Heckled and Threatened 8:1
11
Jesus is asked to make a judgment based on the Law 8:12
20
Jesus once more defends his right to teach 8:21
30
Jesus teaches that sin
turning from God
is death 8:30
43
Discipleship described as a struggle with sin 8:44
59
Jesus teaches about wickedness; the crowd rejects his teaching Chapter 9
Jesus Teaches by Healing a Blind Man 9:1
12
Jesus and his disciples encounter a blind man 9:13
23
Interrogation of the man who had been born blind 9:24
34
The interrogation continues 9:35
41
Jesus asks the newly
sighted man if he believes Chapter 10
Jesus Asks His Listeners Whom They Want to Follow; Another Feast 10:1
10
Even sheep know whom to follow 10:11
21
Jesus describes himself as the perfect shepherd 10:22
30
Jesus, in Jerusalem for another feast, offers divine life 10:31
42
Jesus' offer of divine life rejected Chapter 11
Jesus Calls Lazarus to Life; the Authorities Plot Jesus' Death 11:1
16
Jesus' disciples are puzzled by his reaction to Lazarus' illness 11:17
31
Jesus asks Martha if she believes 11:32
44
Jesus again gives thanks to the Father, so the crowd might believe 11:45
57
Rejecting belief; seeking death Chapter 12
Jesus Returns to Friends in Bethany; Faces Threats in Jerusalem 12:1
11
Jesus' dinner with friends causes mixed feelings 12:12
19
Jesus dares to enter Jerusalem 12:20
36
Greeks want to meet Jesus; Jesus embraces glory; the crowd is unsure 12:37
43
John puts Jesus' failure into the context of scripture 12:44
50
Jesus' soliloquy about teaching Chapter 13
Jesus Gathers with His Disciples for a Supper 13:1
15
Jesus washes his disciples' feet 13:16
20
Jesus explains service 13:21
30
Jesus explains betrayal 13:31
38
Jesus speaks of love; Peter speaks of loyalty Chapter 14
At Supper, Jesus Teaches about Trust, and Says the Spirit will Do the Same 14:1
14
Jesus advises the disciples to let God work in them 14:15
31
Those who follow Jesus' instructions will be filled with the Spirit Chapter 15
Jesus Says: You're Part of Me; I Love You; Love One Another, not the World 15:1
10
Jesus describes the disciples' relationship to him and the Father 15:11
17
Jesus tells the disciples to learn to love as he does 15:18
27
The world has a different idea of love Chapter 16
Another Promise to Send the Spirit; More Words of Encouragement 16:1
11
Jesus says it's right for him to go, and for the Spirit to come 16:12
24
Jesus assures the disciples that their sorrow will turn to joy 16:25
33
Jesus says the disciples still have much to learn Chapter 17
Jesus Once More Looks to the Father 17:1
5
Jesus looks to the Father for glory 17:6
19
Jesus prays for his disciples 17:20
26
Jesus prays for all who believe Chapter 18
Jesus is Arrested, Abandoned by Friends, and Brought to Trial 18:1
14
Arrest 18:15
19
Peter denies knowing Jesus 18:20
24
Jesus' trial begins 18:25
27
Peter again denies knowing Jesus 18:28
32
The Jewish authorities bring Jesus before Pilate 18:33
40
Pilate speaks with Jesus, then speaks with the Jews Chapter 19
Jesus is Tortured, Executed, and Buried 19:1
8
Pilate tries to mollify the crowd with torture 19:9
16
Pilate abandons control of the judicial proceeding 19:17
27
Jesus is crucified 19:28
37
Jesus dies 19:38
42
Jesus is buried Chapter 20
The Tomb is Empty; Jesus Appears to His Disciples 20:1
10
Jesus is not in the tomb 20:11
18
Mary Magdalene sees Jesus 20:19
31
Jesus appears to other disciples Chapter 21
A Variation on Jesus' Commission to His Disciples 21:1
14
Daily business and divine business 21:15
25
Jesus gives a commission to Peter, and to us Index