The Gospel of John: The Word Became Flesh

by William A. Anderson

Overview

The Gospel of John presents Christ, right from the beginning, as the tangible reality of God's plan for the world. John's gospel, written between 90 and 100 AD, speaks about God, creation, and the meaning and message of Jesus Christ.

This gospel focuses on Jesus as the Word Became Flesh, existing before creation. The prologue found in the gospel of John echoes the creation story in Genesis: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." Additionally, the role of the Holy Spirit is frequently spoken of in the Gospel of John.

As you read familiar scripture passages, reflecting on them with Fr. Anderson's narrative and applying the spiritual practice of lectio divina, they will enkindle in you a deeper insight into the love of God for us.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764821233
Publisher:	Liguori Publications
Publication date:	09/15/2012
Series:	Liguori Catholic Bible Study
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.60(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

William A. Anderson, DMin, PhD, is a presbyter of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in West Virginia. This director of retreats and parish missions, professor, catechist, spiritual director, and former pastor has written extensively on pastoral, spiritual, and religious subjects. Father Anderson earned his doctor of ministry degree from St. Mary's Seminary; University in Baltimore, and his doctorate in sacred theology from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

William A. Anderson, DMin, PhD, es presbítero de la Diócesis de Wheeling-Charleston en Virginia Occidental. Este director de retiros y misiones parroquiales, profesor, catequista, director espiritual y ex pastor ha escrito extensamente sobre temas pastorales, espirituales y religiosos. El padre Anderson obtuvo su título de doctor en ministerio del Seminario de Santa María; Universidad de Baltimore, y su doctorado en teología sagrada de la Universidad Duquesne en Pittsburgh.

Table of Contents

Dedication 5

Acknowledgments 7

Introduction to Liguori Catholic Bible Study 9

Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading) 11

How to Use This Bible-Study Companion 14

A Process for Sacred Reading 15

Group-Study Formats 16

Introduction The Gospel of John 19

Lesson 1 "And the Word Became Flesh" 30

Group Study (John 1:1-51) 31

Individual Study 42

Lesson 2 Jesus Gives Living Water 43

Part 1 Group Study (John 2:1-3:21) 44

Part 2 Individual Study (John 3:22-4:54) 52

Lesson 3 Jesus, the Bread of Life 60

Part 1 Group Study (John 5:1-47) 61

Part 2 Individual Study (John 6:1-71) 67

Lesson 4 Jesus and the Father Are One 73

Part 1 Group Study (John 7:1-8:11) 74

Part 2 Individual Study (John 8:12-9:41) 81

Lesson 5 The Approach of Jesus' Hour 89

Part 1 Group Study (John 10:1-11:44) 90

Part 2 Individual Study (John 11:45-12:50) 97

Lesson 6 Jesus Sends an Advocate 104

Part 1 Group Study (John 13:1-14:14) 105

Part 2 Individual Study (John 14:15-16:33) 111

Lesson 7 The Crucifixion of Jesus 119

Part 1 Group Study (John 17:1-18:14) 120

Part 2 Individual Study (John 18:15-19:42) 124

Lesson 8 The Resurrection of Jesus 133

Part 1 Group Study (John 20:1-31) 134

Part 2 Individual Study (John 21:1-25) 139