Instructions for Facilitators

Each of the weekly modules in this course contains a short video featuring scholars of the text, a study guide, and discussion questions. Certain modules also feature additional resources for further study. Please note, the study on John is formatted a bit differently from the other Gospels. Some weeks will focus on only one chapter while others are more intensive.

Below is the schedule for which portions of the text are being studied in a given week, occasionally including optional reading when relevant. In addition to reviewing the recommended scripture, you should review the “Questions for Discussion” section each week in order to help facilitate group discussion.

Week 1 – Prologue

1. Prepare for the session by reading John 1.
2. Optional: Read the first chapters of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
3. Optional: Read Genesis 1.

Week 2 – Nicodemus

1. Prepare for the session by reading John 2-3, with a special focus on chapter 3.
2. Optional: Reading Numbers 21:6-9.

Week 3 – Woman at the Well

1. Prepare for the session by reading John 4-5, with a special focus on chapter 4.
2. Optional: Read Genesis 24:1-61; 29:1-14 and Exodus 2:15-22.

Week 4 – The Bread of Life

1. Prepare for the session by reading John 6-7, with a special focus on chapter 6.
2. Optional: Read Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6;31-44, and Luke 9:12-17.

Week 5 – The Man Born Blind

1. Prepare for the session by reading John 8-9, with a special focus on chapter 9.
2. Optional: Read Mark 8:22-25.

Week 6 – Lazarus

1. Prepare for the session by reading John 10-12, with a special focus on chapters 11 and 12.

Week 7 – The Last Supper

1. Prepare for the session by reading John 13-17, with a special focus on chapter 13.
2. Optional: read Matthew 26:17-29, Mark 14:12-25, and Luke 22:7-27.
3. Optional: read 1 Corinthians 11.

Week 8 – Resurrection

1. Prepare for the session by reading John 18-21.
2. Optional: Read Mark 15:42-16:20.