Gospel of John
Evangelistic Bible Studies in John Session 2
14 Mar 2008 - 20:09 — by IFES EuropeHe came to Jesus during the night John 3:1-21
Personal preparation
Observation, interpretation
Context: Jesus has already made many public appearances. He has chosen his first followers (1:35-51). He has changed water into wine at a wedding in Canaan. He has chased merchants out of the temple (2:1-17). From John 2:23 one can assume that Jesus has also performed other miracles. As a result, some people believed in Him (2:23) while others did not know what to think about Him. Nicodemus was probably among the latter group. And one night he sought Jesus out because he wanted to talk with Him.
Evangelistic Bible Studies in John Session 1
14 Mar 2008 - 20:05 — by IFES EuropeCan anything good come out of Nazareth John 1:43-51
Personal preparation
Observation, interpretation
Historical background: At the beginning of His public appearance, Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist in the river Jordan. Among John's friends were Jesus' first disciples (verse 35). In our text, Jesus is on His way to Galilee in order to "reveal" Himself there (2:11).