Can God love me? Can I start over? Why does God allow suffering? This 40-session Bible study explores how the Gospel of John answers questions new believers face every day. Follow Yeshua (Jesus) through short, manageable passages while discovering their biblical context, Old Testament foundations, practical meaning and invitation to genuine trust.
- July 21, 2026: Session 1 — John 3:16–17
- July 28, 2026: Session 2 — John 1:1–5
- Aug. 4, 2026: Session 3 — John 1:6–13
- Aug. 11 & 18, 2026: Session 4 — John 1:14–18
- Aug. 25 & Sept. 1, 2026: Session 5 — John 1:19–34
- Sept. 1, 2026: Session 6 — John 1:35–51
- Session 7 — John 2:1–12
- Session 8 — John 2:13–25
- Session 9 — John 3:1–15
- Session 10 — John 3:18–36
- Session 11 — John 4:1–26
- Session 12 — John 4:27–42
- Session 13 — John 4:43–54
- Session 14 — John 5:1–18
- Session 15 — John 5:19–47
- Session 16 — John 6:1–21
- Session 17 — John 6:22–40
- Session 18 — John 6:41–71
- Session 19 — John 7
- Session 20 — John 8:1–11
- Session 21 — John 8:12–30
- Session 22 — John 8:31–59
- Session 23 — John 9
- Session 24 — John 10:1–21
- Session 25 — John 10:22–42
- Session 26 — John 11:1–16
- Session 27 — John 11:17–44
- Session 28 — John 11:45–57
- Session 29 — John 12:1–19
- Session 30 — John 12:20–50
- Session 31 — John 13:1–20
- Session 32 — John 13:21–38
- Session 33 — John 14
- Session 34 — John 15
- Session 35 — John 16
- Session 36 — John 17
- Session 37 — John 18–19:16
- Session 38 — John 19:17–42
- Session 39 — John 20
- Session 40 — John 21
Part 1 — The invitation
July 21, 2026: Session 1 — John 3:16–17
Can God really love someone like me?
Main passage: John 3:16–17
Parallel passages:
- Romans 5:6–11
- Ephesians 2:1–10
- Isaiah 53
- 1John 4:9–10
Part 2 — Who Is Yeshua?
July 28, 2026: Session 2 — John 1:1–5
Is there meaning in a confusing world?
Main passage: John 1:1–5
Parallels:
- Genesis 1:1–5
- Colossians 1:15–17
- Hebrews 1:1–3
Aug. 4, 2026: Session 3 — John 1:6–13
Can I become part of God’s family?
Main passage: John 1:6–13
Parallels:
- Romans 8:14–17
- Galatians 3:26
- 1Peter 1:23
Aug. 11 & 18, 2026: Session 4 — John 1:14–18
What is God really like?
Main passage: John 1:14–18
Parallels:
- Exodus 33–34
- Hebrews 1:3
- Colossians 2:9
Aug. 25 & Sept. 1, 2026: Session 5 — John 1:19–34
How can I know Yeshua is the Savior?
Main passage: John 1:19–34
Parallels:
- Exodus 12:1–14
- Genesis 22:1–18
- Leviticus 16; 4:27–35
- Isaiah 52:13–53:12
- Hebrews 9:11–14, 23–28; 10:1–14
- 1Peter 1:18–21
- Revelation 5:6–10
Sept. 1, 2026: Session 6 — John 1:35–51
How do I begin following Yeshua?
Main passage: John 1:35–51
Parallels:
- Genesis 28:10–22
- Isaiah 9:6–7
- Luke 5:1–11
- Deuteronomy 18:15–19
- Daniel 7:9–14
- Psalm 2:1–12
- Matthew 4:18–22
Part 3 — Yeshua changes lives
Session 7 — John 2:1–12
Can Yeshua transform ordinary life?
Main passage: John 2:1–12
Parallels:
- Genesis 1:1–2:3
- Exodus 19:10–11
- Leviticus 11:32–40; 15:5–13
- Numbers 19:11–22
- Isaiah 25:6–9; 54:4–8; 62:1–5
- Jeremiah 31:10–14
- Hosea 2:14–23
- Amos 9:11–15
- Zechariah 8:11–13
- Mark 2:18–22
- Revelation 19:6–9
Session 8 — John 2:13–25
Why does Yeshua care about worship?
Main passage: John 2:13–25
Parallels:
- Malachi 3
- Psalm 69
Session 9 — John 3:1–15
Can I really start over?
Main passage: John 3:1–15
Parallels:
- Ezekiel 36
- Numbers 21
- Titus 3
Session 10 — John 3:18–36
What keeps people from believing?
Main passage: John 3:18–36
Parallels:
- Romans 1
- 1John 5
Part 4 — Living Water
Session 11 — John 4:1–26
Can God satisfy my deepest thirst?
Main passage: John 4:1–26
Parallels:
- Isaiah 55
- Jeremiah 2
- Revelation 22
Session 12 — John 4:27–42
Can God use someone with a broken past?
Main passage: John 4:27–42
Parallels:
- Psalm 107
- Acts 8
Session 13 — John 4:43–54
Can I trust God before I see answers?
Main passage: John 4:43–54
Parallels:
- Hebrews 11
- 2Corinthians 5:7
Part 5 — Hope for the Hurting
Session 14 — John 5:1–18
Does Yeshua care about my pain?
Main passage: John 5:1–18
Parallels:
- Psalm 103
- Isaiah 35
Session 15 — John 5:19–47
Why should I believe Yeshua?
Main passage: John 5:19–47
Parallels:
- Deuteronomy 18
- Luke 24
Part 6 — Bread for Hungry Hearts
Session 16 — John 6:1–21
Can Yeshua provide enough?
Main passage: John 6:1–21
Parallels:
- Exodus 16
- Psalm 23
Session 17 — John 6:22–40
What satisfies forever?
Main passage: John 6:22–40
Parallels:
- Isaiah 55
- Matthew 6
Session 18 — John 6:41–71
Will I stay when following Yeshua is hard?
Main passage: John 6:41–71
Parallels:
- Joshua 24
- Hebrews 10
Part 7 — Truth in a Confused World
Session 19 — John 7
How do I handle opposition?
Main passage: John 7
Parallels:
- Psalm 27
- Acts 4
Session 20 — John 8:1–11
Can shame be removed?
Main passage: John 8:1–11
Parallels:
- Psalm 32
- Romans 8:1
Session 21 — John 8:12–30
How do I find direction?
Main passage: John 8:12–30
Parallels:
- Psalm 119:105
- Isaiah 9
Session 22 — John 8:31–59
What is true freedom?
Main passage: John 8:31–59
Parallels:
- Exodus
- Galatians 5
Part 8 — Seeing Clearly
Session 23 — John 9
Why does suffering happen?
Main passage: John 9
Parallels:
- Job
- Romans 8
Session 24 — John 10:1–21
Can I trust Yeshua to lead me?
Main passage: John 10:1–21
Parallels:
- Psalm 23
- Ezekiel 34
Session 25 — John 10:22–42
Can I be secure in God’s hands?
Main passage: John 10:22–42
Parallels:
- Romans 8
- Philippians 1
Part 9 — Hope Beyond Death
Session 26 — John 11:1–16
Why does God sometimes delay?
Main passage: John 11:1–16
Parallels:
- Isaiah 55
- Habakkuk 2
Session 27 — John 11:17–44
What hope is there when death comes?
Main passage: John 11:17–44
Parallels:
- 1Corinthians 15
- Revelation 21
Session 28 — John 11:45–57
Why do some reject overwhelming evidence?
Main passage: John 11:45–57
Parallel:
- Romans 1
Part 10 — Following the King
Session 29 — John 12:1–19
What is true worship?
Main passage: John 12:1–19
Parallels:
- Psalm 118
- Zechariah 9
Session 30 — John 12:20–50
Why must we surrender?
Main passage: John 12:20–50
Parallels:
- Romans 12
- Luke 9
Part 11 — Loving like Yeshua
Session 31 — John 13:1–20
What does servant leadership look like?
Main passage: John 13:1–20
Parallels:
- Philippians 2
- Mark 10
Session 32 — John 13:21–38
Can I fail and still follow Yeshua?
Main passage: John 13:21–38
Parallels:
- Luke 22
- Psalm 51
Session 33 — John 14
How do I face fear and uncertainty?
Main passage: John 14
Parallels:
- Isaiah 41
- Philippians 4
Session 34 — John 15
How do I grow spiritually?
Main passage: John 15
Parallels:
- Psalm 1
- Galatians 5
Session 35 — John 16
Why does God allow suffering?
Main passage: John 16
Parallels:
- Romans 5
- James 1
Session 36 — John 17
How should I pray?
Main passage: John 17
Parallels:
- Hebrews 7
- Ephesians 3
Part 12 — The crucifixion and resurrection
Session 37 — John 18–19:16
Why did Yeshua willingly suffer?
Main passage: John 18–19:16
Parallels:
- Isaiah 53
- Psalm 22
Session 38 — John 19:17–42
What did Yeshua accomplish on the cross?
Main passage: John 19:17–42
Parallels:
- Hebrews 9–10
- Romans 5
Session 39 — John 20
Can I know the resurrection is true?
Main passage: John 20
Parallels:
- 1Corinthians 15
- Luke 24
Session 40 — John 21
Can God still use me after failure?
Main passage: John 21
Parallel
- Acts 2
- 1Peter 5