Jesus, after cooking and eating breakfast with some of his disciples, addresses Peter. "Do you love me more than these?" In a dramatic scene, Peter is restored.

Jesus shows up as some of the disciples are fishing. He (again) tells them where to fish. And then they eat together. Fellowship and community around a meal - that's life. "Friends, haven't you any fish?"

Mary Magdalene goes to Jesus' tomb and discovers things are not as she expected. Peter and John see the empty tomb, also... but then, Mary meets Jesus face to face. And finally, most of the others. It's hard to believe, as Thomas demonstrates. What to make of all this?

Jesus allows himself to be handed over to the execution squad and crucified; He is lifted up, using his own scriptural language. Nicodemus, to whom Jesus explained his purpose and significance in John's gospel, helps to carry him to a new tomb. That explanation sets the context for Jesus' death on the cross.

Jesus is taken before Pilate, the Roman governmor, for a "trial" early in the day. The temple authorities demand he be crucified. Pilate isn't so sure. "Are you king of the Jews?" And then there's the matter of Barabbas. This episode covers John 18.28 to 19.16.

Jesus is betrayed by one disciple, denied by another, and abandoned by the rest! They just don't understand what he is doing or why. How can these things happen to the chosen one? These failures set the scene for restoration and deepened understanding to come. This episode covers John 18.1-27.

In this episode, covering John 17.1-27, Jesus has a conversation with his Father regarding those who follow him - out loud, where some of them can hear! He's talking about them! And one of them, John, writes about it.

Jesus is "going away". Imagine how this news sounded to his disciples! How can they remain attached to him if he's not there? It didn't see like good news to them. However, it was good for them, according to Jesus, because He would send his Spirit to be with them - the Spirit of Truth. What does this Spirit do? This episode cover John 15.26 through 16.33.

Remaining connected to Jesus is the only way to have life, the only way to do anything! Jesus uses the example of branches attached to a vine in order to bear any fruit at all. This episode covers John 14.30 through 15.25.

Jesus shares the main thing: the way to God is through him. If you have seen Jesus, you have see the Father! This remarkable teaching comes in John 14.1-31, which we cover in this episode in our series on the Gospel of John.