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The Gospel according to St John, read by Sir David Suchet

Westminster Abbey・93 minutes read

Jesus, the light of the world, performed miracles, taught, and revealed himself to various individuals, ultimately facing betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection to fulfill prophecies and offer salvation. Despite disbelief and challenges, Jesus emphasized love, obedience, and the importance of belief, comforting and guiding his disciples before his departure.

Insights

Jesus, as the True Light, offers the opportunity to become children of God to those who believe in him, despite being unrecognized by many initially.
Through his teachings and miracles, Jesus emphasizes the importance of belief in him, love for one another, and obedience to his guidance, promising eternal life and the Holy Spirit's presence.
Despite facing betrayal, denial, and crucifixion, Jesus' resurrection affirms his divinity and teachings, ensuring forgiveness, guidance, and the promise of joy to his followers.

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Who was John testifying about?
Jesus
What was Jesus' first miracle?
Turning water into wine
Who did Jesus engage with at a well?
A Samaritan woman
What did Jesus do at the temple?
Cleansed it
What did Jesus do at a wedding?
Turned water into wine

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Summary

00:00

"Jesus: Light, Life, Love, and Authority"

The Word was with God and was God, through whom all things were made, and life and light were brought into the world.
John, a man sent from God, testified about the light, not being the light himself.
The True Light, Jesus, came into the world, unrecognized by many, offering the right to become children of God to those who believed in him.
John baptized with water, pointing to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away sin.
Jesus performed his first miracle at a wedding in Cana, turning water into wine, revealing his glory to his disciples.
Jesus cleansed the temple, driving out sellers and money changers, asserting his authority.
Nicodemus, a Pharisee, came to Jesus at night, learning about being born again to see the kingdom of God.
Jesus spoke of God's love, offering eternal life to believers and condemning those who reject him.
Jesus traveled to Samaria, engaging with a Samaritan woman at a well, revealing himself as the Messiah.
The woman, recognizing Jesus as a prophet, discussed worship with him, leading to Jesus revealing himself as the Messiah to her and his disciples.

21:58

Jesus' Miracles and Teachings in John

Jesus reveals his food is to do the will of the one who sent him and complete his work.
He urges his disciples to see the fields ripe for harvest, indicating the time for reaping is now.
Samaritans believe in Jesus due to a woman's testimony about him knowing her past.
Many more Samaritans become believers after Jesus stays with them for two days.
Jesus performs a miracle by healing a royal official's son from a distance.
The healed son's recovery aligns precisely with Jesus' words, leading the official and his household to believe.
Jesus heals a man who had been an invalid for 38 years on the Sabbath, causing Jewish leaders to persecute him.
Jesus explains his close relationship with God, emphasizing his role in judgment and granting eternal life.
Jesus confronts the Jewish leaders for not believing in him despite the scriptures testifying about him.
Jesus performs a miraculous feeding of 5,000 men with five loaves and two fish, followed by withdrawing to avoid being made king by force.

43:04

Jesus' Secret Festival Teachings and Betrayal

Jesus, despite being one of the twelve, was later betrayed. He avoided Judea due to threats on his life.
During the Jewish Festival of Tabernacles, Jesus's brothers urged him to go to Judea to display his works.
Jesus declined, stating his time had not yet come, as the world hated him for exposing evil.
Eventually, Jesus went to the Festival in secret, causing whispers and divided opinions about him.
At the Festival, Jesus taught in the temple courts, astonishing the Jews with his knowledge.
Jesus emphasized his teachings came from the one who sent him, not for personal glory.
The Pharisees and chief priests sent guards to arrest Jesus, but they couldn't due to his time not yet coming.
Jesus declared himself the light of the world, offering living water to those who believed in him.
The people debated Jesus's identity, with some believing in him while others questioned his origins.
Jesus confronted the Jews, asserting his connection to God and the truth, leading to further disbelief and division.

01:04:24

"Jesus' Discipleship, Healing, and Resurrection"

People questioned if they wanted to become disciples of Jesus, leading to insults from others who claimed to be Moses' disciples.
A man born blind was healed by Jesus, leading to debates about Jesus' origin and divine connection.
Jesus explained his role as the gate for the Sheep, distinguishing himself from thieves and robbers.
Jesus identified himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his Sheep, contrasting with hired hands who abandon them.
Lazarus, a man loved by Jesus, fell ill and died, leading to Jesus raising him from the dead after four days in the tomb.
The Pharisees plotted against Jesus after Lazarus' resurrection, fearing his growing influence.
Jesus entered Jerusalem to the praise of the crowd, fulfilling prophecies about the Messiah.
Judas Iscariot objected to Mary's anointing of Jesus with expensive perfume, revealing his ulterior motives.
The crowd hailed Jesus as the King of Israel, fulfilling prophecies about his arrival.
Greeks sought to see Jesus, prompting him to speak about his impending glorification and the necessity of his death for eternal life.

01:26:03

Jesus' Last Words: Love, Belief, and Service

Jesus foretells his impending death and the impact it will have on the world, emphasizing the need to believe in the light.
Despite performing numerous signs, many still refuse to believe in Jesus, fulfilling prophecies of Isaiah.
Some leaders believe in Jesus but fear acknowledging their faith openly due to the Pharisees' influence.
Jesus emphasizes the importance of belief in him and the Father, stating his purpose is to save, not judge.
Before the Passover Festival, Jesus demonstrates humility by washing his disciples' feet, setting an example of service.
Jesus predicts Judas' betrayal and Peter's denial, highlighting the challenges his disciples will face.
Jesus comforts his disciples, promising the Holy Spirit's guidance and peace in his absence.
Jesus stresses the significance of love and obedience, instructing his followers to love one another as he has loved them.
Jesus reveals his impending departure but assures his disciples of his return and the way to the Father.
Jesus concludes with a message of love, friendship, and the promise of the Holy Spirit's presence and guidance.

01:48:28

Jesus' disciples face confusion, grief, and joy.

Jesus foretells his disciples that they will see him no more, then see him again after a little while, causing confusion among them.
He explains that they will grieve initially but their grief will turn to joy, likening it to a woman's pain during childbirth.
Jesus promises that their joy will be complete when they ask in his name, assuring that the Father will grant their requests.
He indicates a time when he will speak plainly about the Father, emphasizing that the Father loves them for believing in Jesus.
Jesus prays for his disciples, asking for their protection and unity, expressing his desire for them to be where he is and see his glory.
He reveals that he has made the Father known to his disciples and will continue to do so, aiming for the love the Father has for Jesus to be in them.
Jesus is arrested in the garden by a detachment of soldiers led by Judas, fulfilling the prophecy of not losing any of those given to him.
Peter denies being a disciple of Jesus three times, as Jesus is questioned by the high priest and then brought before Pilate.
Pilate finds no basis for charges against Jesus but yields to the crowd's demand to crucify him, leading to Jesus being flogged and mocked.
Jesus is crucified alongside two others, with a sign declaring him as the King of the Jews, and he dies, fulfilling the scriptures.

02:10:12

Resurrection and Miracles of Jesus

A man testified to the sudden flow of blood and water, affirming the truth of his testimony to fulfill scripture.
Joseph of Arimathea, a disciple of Jesus, obtained permission from Pilate to take Jesus' body, accompanied by Nicodemus, who brought 35 kilograms of myrrh and aloes for burial.
Jesus was laid in a new tomb in a garden, following Jewish burial customs, on the day of preparation.
Mary Magdalene found the tomb empty, informing Peter and another disciple, leading them to discover the linen wrappings and cloth used for Jesus' burial.
Jesus appeared to Mary, disciples, and Thomas after his resurrection, instructing them to believe and receive the Holy Spirit for forgiveness.
Jesus later appeared to his disciples by the Sea of Galilee, guiding them to a miraculous catch of fish, sharing breakfast with them, and instructing Peter to feed his lambs and sheep, foretelling Peter's future and emphasizing the importance of following him.

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