Gospel Of John - Bible Study And Ministry Resources

Gospel of JohnDevotional Worksheets

Gospel of JohnTable of ContentsPrefaceSuggestions for Study3-Question Bible Study InstructionsExampleBook of John IntroductionOverview LessonLesson Checklist3-Question Bible Study Daily WorksheetClosing Page3456789-101112For other Books, Devotionals and Bible Studies by Anne Graham LotzPlease visit http://www.annegrahamlotz.org/store/For Free Resources please visit http://www.annegrahamlotz.org/free-resources/ Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION.Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society.Used by permission of Zondervan Bible Publishers.Copyright 2017 AnGeL MinistriesAll rights reserved. No part of this workbook may be reproduced,in any form or by any means,without permission in writing from AnGeL Ministries2

PrefaceRecently, I came across a list someone had compiled of the things they had learned over a lifetime. Thefollowing are just a few of the items randomly selected from the list:Age 6Age 9Age 12Age 25Age 30Age 40Age 50Age 60Age 70Age 80Age 90I’ve learned that you can’t hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.I’ve learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what they are doing andwave back.I’ve learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes me clean itup.I’ve learned that wherever I go, the world’s worst drivers have followed me there.I’ve learned that if someone says something unkind about me, I must live so that noone will believe it.I’ve learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away from the phone.I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles these three things:a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.I’ve learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life.I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on bothhands. You need to be able to throw something back.I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn.The most knowledgeable people in the world are the greatest learners. God counseled the one whowould be the leader of His people “to write for himself on a scroll a copy of this law It is to be with him, andhe is to read it all the days of his life so that he may learn to revere the Lord his God and follow carefully all thewords of this law.”1 Jesus instructed those who would be His disciples to “Take my yoke upon you and learnfrom me.”2This workbook is designed to help you as you continue a lifelong process of learning to listen to God asHe speaks to you through His Word and of learning to obey God as an expression of your love for Him.3My prayer is that as you meet the conditions of God’s promise to Joshua, and you do not “let this Book ofthe Law depart from your mouth; but meditate on it day and night,”4 that you will also receive the promisedblessing of success in possessing all that God has for you.In His Joy,1 Deuteronomy 17:18-192 Matthew 11:293 John 14:234 Joshua 1:83

Suggestions for StudyThese worksheets are designed to be used as a companion to the study of the Gospel of John. Believingthat God speaks to the individual through His Word, we have designed these worksheets to lead the Biblestudent through a series of questions concerning the Scripture passage. The exercises enable the reader to notonly discover for himself or herself the eternal truths revealed by God in the Bible, but also to hear Godspeaking personally through His Word. Set aside a regular place for your Bible study. Set aside a regular time for your Bible study. Pray before beginning the day’s assignment, asking God to speak to you through HisWord. Write out your answers for each step of the worksheets in sequence - do not skip astep. Make the time to be still and listen, reflecting thoughtfully on your response in that finalstep to live it out.Spiritual discipline is an essential part of an individual’s ability to grow in his or her personal relationshipwith God through knowledge and understanding of His Word. We at AnGeL Ministries sincerely pray that theseworksheets will provide you with an easy, meaningful format for this growth to occur. Please let us know if youhave any comments or suggestions after you complete the study. We’d love to hear from you!Watch Anne’s free instruction onHow to Study Your 4

3-Question Bible Study InstructionsRead God’s WordLook at the passageTo complete the dailyworksheets, begin by readingthe designated passage ofScripture.When you have finishedreading the passage, move tostep #1.Write out the passage verse byverse in this first section.1:What DoesGod’s Word Say?List the facts2:What DoesGod’s Word Mean?Learn the lessons3:What DoesGod’s Word Mean To Me?Listen to His voiceBe Literal.Be Spiritual.Be Personal.Make a verse byverse list of the mostobvious facts usingthe actual wordsfrom the passageitself. Do notparaphrase. Do notget caught up in thedetails.Go back to the list offacts and look for aspiritual lesson orprinciple within eachfact.The most meaningful step is#3, but you cannot do thisstep until #1 and #2 havebeen completed.Ask yourself: Whatare the people in thepassage doing that Ishould be doing? IsAsk yourself: Who is there a command Ispeaking? What is the should obey? Asubject? Where is itpromise I shouldtaking place? Whenclaim? A warning Idid it happen?should heed? Anexample I shouldTake a moment now follow?to ready Psalm119:33-37 in theLook over thecompleted examplelessons given in #2 ofon the followingthe example frompage.Psalm 119.When you have readthe passage, look overthe list of facts so thatyou understand theseinstructions moreclearly.To do #3 take the lessonsyou found in #2 and putthem into the form of aquestion that you would askyourself or your child,spouse, parent, neighbor,co-worker, friend or churchmember.As you write out thequestions, listen for God tocommunicate to youthrough His Word. Don’trush. Take the time toprayerfully meditate anddiscover what God is sayingto you.The object of thesedevotional studies is not toget through the worksheets,but to develop your personalrelationship with God as youlearn to communicate withHim.How Will I Respond to God’s Word? (Live it Out!)Date:Read the lessons prayerfully, objectively, thoughtfully, and attentively as you listen for God to speak. He maynot speak to you through every verse, but He will speak. When He does, record the verse number, what it isHe seems to be saying to you and your response to Him.5

EXAMPLERead Psalm 119:33-37 then read the form below.This is a Sample for the Daily Lessons.Read God’s WordLook at the passage1:2:What DoesGod’s Word Say?List the factsWhat DoesGod’s Word Mean?Learn the lessons3:What DoesGod’s Word Mean ToMe?Listen to His voice33Teach me, O Lord, tofollow your decrees; thenI will keep them to theend.119:33 Teach me tofollow and keep Yourdecrees.119:33 Obedience toGod’s Word does notcome automatically ornaturally--it must belearned.119:33 How teachableam I?34Give me understanding,and I will keep Your law;and obey it with all myheart.119:34 Give meunderstanding and I willkeep and obey Your law.119:34 We need to askGod to give usunderstanding of HisWord so that we can beobedient to it.119:34 When have Iasked God to give me anunderstanding of HisWord?35Direct me in the pathof your commands, forthere I find delight.119:35 Direct me in Your 119:35 There is joy incommands.living according to God’sdirections.119:35 What real joy willI miss if I don’t bother toread God’s directions formy life?36Turn my heart towardyour statutes and nottoward selfish gain.119:36 Turn my heart toYour statutes.119:36 It requiresconscientious effort toturn away from caringmore about ourselvesthan God’s Word.119:36 Instead ofgrasping for time tomyself, what effort am Iwilling to make to spendtime with God in HisWord?37119:37 Turn my eyes andrenew my life.119:37 Renewal is not achurch program, it isGod’s promise to thosewho spend time in HisWord.119:37 If I am seeking tobe renewed, what couldbe more worthwhile thanBible study?Turn my eyes awayfrom worthless things;preserve my lifeaccording to your word.How Will I Respond to God’s Word? (Live it Out!)Example:Date:As I begin this study of God’s Word, I choose to have a teachable spirit, opening my heart and mind tounderstanding and obeying the Scriptures that I might live a renewed life which is unselfish, joyful, andworthwhile.6

The Book of John – IntroductionThis is a 24 week study. If you are planning a small group studyyou may want to add a week at the beginning to introduce the study methodby completing the free online Bible Study Workshop,and another week at the end for sharing.You may download and print the complete study in advance.There is no need to request additional permission for printing.To complete each lesson please printone Worksheet Template per day.As you complete your lessons you maywant to keep track using the checklist(Lessons for the Book of John)We will begin with an Overview of the entire book.Please use the Overview Lesson below and theOverview Lesson Worksheet on the next page.If you wish, you may use this short check listas you complete each day’s assignment.OverviewLesson 1Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5ReadJohn1-6John 7-12John 13-17John 18-19John 20-217Check WhenComplete

Overview LessonWhat was most meaningful or challenging to youin the verses from each daily reading?Day 1 – [READ John 1-6] Write out and memorize John 3:16Day 2 – [READ John 7-12] Write out and memorize John 10:9Day 3 – [READ John 13-17] Write out and memorize John 14:6Day 4 – [READ John 18-19] Write out and memorize John 18:37Day 5 – [READ John 20-21] Write out and memorize John 20:318

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3-Question Bible Study Daily WorksheetLesson: PassageRead God’s WordLook at the passage1:What DoesGod’s Word Say?List the facts2:What DoesGod’s Word Mean?Learn the lessonsHow will I respond to God’s Word? (Live it out!)3:What DoesGod’s Word Mean ToMe?Listen to His voiceDate:To print more Daily Worksheets click here.11

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These worksheets are designed to be used as a companion to the study of the Gospel of John. Believing that God speaks to the individual through His Word, we have designed these worksheets to lead the Bible student through a series of questions concerning the Scripture passage. The exercises enable the reader to not