How to Read John’s Gospel – John & Gilbert Lennox
- Andy McIlvain
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How to Read John’s Gospel – John & Gilbert Lennox
"How can we engage deeply and personally with the Gospel of John?
In this conversation, brothers John Lennox and Gilbert Lennox share practical ways to approach the text, explore its structure, and discover the purpose behind John’s account of Jesus’ life. They discuss how to recognise the Gospel’s literary markers, identify the signs recorded by John, and see the “thought flow” that runs through the book.
Along the way, they consider why John tells us his purpose near the end of the Gospel, how the stories of Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman fit into the narrative, and what it means to truly “believe” in Jesus. They also reflect on how the Gospel’s themes connect with contemporary issues such as the commercialisation of religion and the search for authentic spirituality.
Whether you’re reading John’s Gospel for the first time or looking to go deeper, this discussion will help you read with fresh eyes and connect with the text’s message." from the video introduction
0:00 // Why personal engagement with Scripture matters 1:07 // Starting with the Gospels 2:39 // Reading each biblical book as a whole 3:50 // Asking questions when studying John’s Gospel 5:28 // Reading aloud and noticing author’s structure 8:37 // John’s purpose statement in chapter 20 10:43 // Identifying and understanding the “signs” in John 17:05 // Festivals, geography, and narrative flow 25:36 // Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman, and belief 38:59 // Contemporary relevance of John’s themes 43:03 // Final encouragements for reading John’s Gospel