THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
7/19 – John 18:28–32 (“Jesus Before Pilate”)
Worship Theme: “Hypocritical, performative virtue easily becomes a violent and dangerous sin.”
7/26 – John 18:33–40 (“My Kingdom is not of This World”)
Worship Theme: “Although Christ’s kingdom has a profound effect on this world, it begins in the heart with inward spiritual change.”
8/2 – John 19:1–16 (“Jesus Delivered to be Crucified”)
Worship Theme: “Sinners called for the death of Christ, but in reality He gave His life willingly.”
8/9 – John 19:17–27 (“The Crucifixion”)
Worship Theme: “The Lord Jesus Christ endured the pain and shame of crucifixion out of love and for the salvation of His people.”
8/16 – John 19:28–30 (“It Is Finished”)
Worship Theme: “Nothing must be added to the death of Christ for salvation, it must only be received as a free gift by faith.”
8/23 – John 19:31–37 (“Jesus’ Side is Pierced”)
Worship Theme: “Jesus Christ really and truly died on the cross, a long-prophesied sacrifice for sin.”
8/30 – John 19:38–42 (“Jesus is Buried”)
Worship Theme: “Having truly died, Jesus was buried in a rich man’s tomb in accordance with the Scriptures.”
9/6 – John 20:1–10 (“The Resurrection”)
Worship Theme: “Having fully paid the price for our sins, Jesus Christ rose from the dead and still lives today! Hallelujah!”
9/13 – John 20:11–18 (“Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene”)
Worship Theme: “The Lord’s appearance to Mary symbolizes His special love and faithfulness to all believers.”
9/20 – John 20:19–23 (“Jesus Appears to the Disciples”)
Worship Theme: “The church has authority to proclaim the gospel of God, the message of God’s forgiveness to all men who receive Him.”
9/27 – John 20:24–29 (“Jesus Appears to Thomas”)
Worship Theme: “The Holy Spirit is with believers to empower a blessed faith and love for the unseen Christ.”
10/4 – John 20:30–31 (“The Purpose of John’s Gospel”)
Worship Theme: “John’s Gospel was written that people might believe in Christ and so have eternal life. This is still in many ways the purpose of the church today!”
10/11 – John 21:1–14 (“Jesus Appears to the Seven”)
Worship Theme: “Christians must not rely on self-will, but rather on spiritual power from Christ.”
10/18 – John 21:15–19 (“Jesus Restores Peter”)
Worship Theme: “Christians who sin can find forgiveness and restoration in the all-knowing and merciful Christ.”