Footnotes and Witness

I am pleased as a duck with a junebug to say that Mary Austin, guest host, joins me again to chat about John chapter 5. There is so much here; this chapter is dense. We hit some high points but definitely didn't get close to addressing everything. You are always welcome to contact me thru my website or socials. Hopefully, you have a community locally to take questions to but if not, reach out! God's word is dense and strange sometimes but oh, so worth it. In it, we find the savior! 

Chapter 5

• vs 1-14- Miracle at the pools of Bethesda
• vs 14-47- Jesus talks with the Jewish leaders

Tips for when you read scriptures that are confusing:

-try to rewrite them in approachable English, summarize sections or rewrite them as if you were speaking to a child

-try reading that scripture in different translations

-use different color inks to point out trails of thought or speech or concepts 

-make lists of what the scripture is saying

References:
Bethesda Pools- https://www.seetheholyland.net/pools-of-bethesda/
my website: https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/

Gospel of John chapter 5 read from the ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal

Back with my is guest host April Whalen to have a chat with me about this amazing chapters. The women at the well and 2nd sign done in Galilee- the healing of the official's son. 

There are so many beautiful observations of Jesus and God's character throughout these 2 stories. Making the comparisons and noting the differences can really help the story come alive. 

Both characters take action and believe the words of Jesus. The faith of the Samaritans was found through the words of Jesus while those in Galilee will only believe through signs and wonders. 
Take note of these repeated words (as well as your key words found in the notes in chapter 1):

• water 
• spirit
• truth
• believe(d)

Lists to keep track of: 

• reasons for Jesus' deity 
• when Jesus says he was "sent"
• signs of Jesus

References:
backstory of the Samaritans: 2 Kings 17
commentary April mentioned about the history of the well:
https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/john/john-4.cfm
my website: https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/

The gospel of John chapter 4 read from the ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal

Links:
Illuminated Scripture Journal
https://www.amazon.com/ESV-Illuminated-Scripture-Journal-John/dp/1433564858/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GDVIX6M7DJ5A&keywords=esv+illuminated+scripture+journal+john&qid=1690514468&sprefix=esv+illuminated+scripture+journal+john%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1
my website:
https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/

John chapter 3 observations and conversation with guest host April Whalen!

Conversation with Nicodemus vs 1-21

• bonus podcast episode over John 3:16 - https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/podcast season 4 episode 8
• "Bridegroom" references-
  •  https://biblehub.com/topical/b/bridegroom.htm
  • https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/jesus-christ-the-bridegroom-past-and-future
  • https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/john/john-3.cfm?a=1000001

Johnny B and the baptisms at the river vs 22-36

• baptism: https://explorethebible.lifeway.com/blog/history-of-baptism/#:~:text=Baptism%20is%20not%20the%20removal,51%3A2).
• https://bibleproject.com/articles/baptism-in-the-bible/

My website (with social media links): https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/

The reading of the gospel of John chapter 3 read from the Illuminated Scripture Journal ESV

links:
https://www.illuminatedbible.org/
https://www.amazon.com/ESV-Illuminated-Scripture-Journal-John/dp/1433564858/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GDVIX6M7DJ5A&keywords=esv+illuminated+scripture+journal+john&qid=1690514468&sprefix=esv+illuminated+scripture+journal+john%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1
my website: 
https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/

We are working through a first glance familiarization of the book of John. Today we are marking our observations of Chapter 2

Things to look out for:

• time markers
• geographic markers
• key words
• connecting words
• verbs
• lists

Notable things:
Verses 1-12 Wedding at Cana in Galilee (wine miracle- 1st sign) 

1. who was there?
2. what was the problem?
3. what kind of jars were they?
4. who were the witnesses?

                 verses 13-22 Jesus at the temple (turning over tables)

1. what is being sold in the temple courts?
2. why was there a need for currency exchange?
3. how did Jesus drive animals and sellers out?
   1. with what? saying what? to whom?
4. what were the animals for?
5. what was the response of the witness?
6. what is the timing (what time of year, based on festival)?

                 verses 23- 25 theological statement summary 

1. what does this tell you about the character of God?

Did you have any takeaways? Did you notice something new in these stories?

Resources:
I am making videos to give examples of what marking up the text using inductive study methods can look like on my socials. All the links are on the top left of my website pages:
https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/

The reading of John chapter 2 

Book of John - Chapter 1
Inductive method intro episode:(201) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2045573/12172541
inductive bible link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0736947000?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_BBAM629RV6E0TDKXPT1W

Chapter 1-12 key words:

• believe
• life
• sign
• judge(ment)
• witness
• love
• sin
• true (truth)
• Spirit
• king(dom)

Phrases to keep a look out for in any bible study: 

• “as the prophet says (said)”
• anything in quotation marks 

References in scripture: (OT links)
"voice in the wilderness”: Isaiah 40:3
angels ascending and descending: Genesis 28:10-19

Keep At It:

• Look for your key words, repeated words or phrases
• Double underline geographic locations
• Make a list or mark in a separate way, the evidence of Jesus’ divine nature

I am posting on socials my notes and highlighting throughout the book of John. My website has social links and email or just simply search for Footnotes and Witness! 
https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/

Gospel according to John - Chapter 1 read from ESV Illuminated Scripture

https://www.illuminatedbible.org/