John's Gospel: An Exploration

John’s Gospel: An Exploration of the Community of the Beloved Disciple

Sunday Mornings  9:00-9:45am in the Outreach Room

 

Beginning on Sunday, March 30, Anne Richards leads a class on the Gospel of John. Come explore this unique gospel and consider the implications of its poetry, stories, and mysticism for your relationship with God.

 

Reading for the class will consist of the gospel itself, copies of which will be provided.

 

March 30:  An Introduction to John’s Gospel: Who, What, When, and Where?

 

April 6:  Chapters 1-4 of John’s Gospel: What is the gospel writer trying to do?

 

April 13:  Chapters 5-9: The identity of Jesus: Who is this strange man?

 

April 20:  Chapters 10-14: Jesus as Good Shepherd: The plot darkens

 

April 27:  Chapters 11-15: Jesus’ death: The anatomy of evil

 

May 4: Chapters 16-21: The resurrection: How God triumphs