Gospel of John Bible Study: All 21 Chapters, Explained

John tells us why he wrote his Gospel:

“These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” (John 20:31, ESV)

This series follows John from the opening “In the beginning was the Word” to Peter’s restoration on the shore. Each study gives the context, a section-by-section explanation, application, discussion questions, and a closing prayer.

How to use this study

Read the passage first. Then work through the study alone, with a partner, or in a small group. Each study runs about 20–30 minutes.

Part 1: The Word revealed (John 1–4)

John 3:16 Meaning: You Must Be Born Again (Nov 2, 2026)
John 1:1-14 Meaning: The Word Became Flesh (Nov 30, 2026)
Christmas Bible Study on John 1:14: God With Us (Dec 25, 2026)
Woman at the Well Bible Study (John 4) (Dec 28, 2026)
John 1:19-51: Behold, the Lamb of God (Feb 3, 2027)
John 2: Water into Wine & the Temple (Feb 5, 2027)
John 3:22-36: He Must Increase (Feb 8, 2027)

Part 2: Signs and conflict (John 5–12)

I Am the Bread of Life Meaning (John 6) (Nov 20, 2026)
Lazarus Raised From the Dead Meaning (John 11) (Jan 6, 2027)
John 5: Pool of Bethesda (Feb 10, 2027) · John 5:19-47: The Son Who Gives Life (Feb 12)
John 7: Rivers of Living Water (Feb 15) · Woman Caught in Adultery (John 8:1-11) (Feb 17)
I Am the Light of the World (John 8) (Feb 19) · Man Born Blind (John 9) (Feb 22)
I Am the Good Shepherd (John 10) (Feb 24) · John 12: The Hour Has Come (Palm Sunday, Mar 21, 2027)

Part 3: The Upper Room (John 13–17)

I Am the Vine and You Are the Branches (Dec 16, 2026)
John 14:6 Meaning: The Way, the Truth, and the Life (Jan 20, 2027)
John 17: Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer (Mar 19, 2027)
Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet (John 13) (Maundy Thursday, Mar 25)
John 16: The Spirit of Truth (Pentecost, May 16, 2027)

Part 4: The cross and the empty tomb (John 18–21)

John 18: Arrest and Peter’s Denial (Mar 22, 2027) · Jesus Before Pilate (Mar 24)
It Is Finished Meaning (John 19) (Good Friday, Mar 26) · The Empty Tomb (John 20) (Easter, Mar 28)
Doubting Thomas: My Lord and My God (Apr 4) · Peter Restored (John 21) (Apr 7)

The seven “I AM” statements

Bread of life (6:35), light of the world (8:12), the door (10:9), the good shepherd (10:11), the resurrection and the life (11:25), the way, the truth, and the life (14:6), and the true vine (15:1). Each one links to its study above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why study the Gospel of John?

John wrote so that readers would believe Jesus is the Christ and have life in his name (John 20:31). It’s a natural starting point for new believers and seekers.

How long does this study take?

There are 28 studies (27 in the series plus a Christmas study), each about 20–30 minutes. They publish from Nov 2026 to Pentecost 2027, but you can go at your own pace.

Which Bible translation is used?

The ESV. The NIV works just as well alongside it.

Can I use this with a small group?

Yes. Every study includes 6–8 discussion questions and a closing prayer.

What are the seven I AM statements in John?

Bread of life, light of the world, the door, the good shepherd, the resurrection and the life, the way, the truth, and the life, and the true vine.