SCY Youth Minister’s Weblog

John’s Gospel has been divided in many ways.  One common way is the prologue (1:1-18), the Book of Signs (1:19-12:50), the Book of Glory (13:1-20:31), and an appendix (21:1-25).  So far our Sunday morning class has covered the prologue (2 weeks, sorry I got carried away) and the beginning of the Book of Signs (we are in the forth chapter now).  We’ve watched the John videos nearly every week and talked about the message of the scripture to it’s audience and to our lives. 

This is a good time to write about what we are doing in class because 1. it might help those who don’t attend class every week to keep up and 2. I’ve noticed that in these first few chapters we’ve covered most of the gospel message.  Gospel means “good news” and the Christian good news is that Jesus is the Son of Creator God.  He came to earth as a man to teach us important things.  Namely, that we need a relationship with God and only that relationship can give you eternal life.  We also see that those that would seem to understand the simplicity of this message don’t and those that shouldn’t often do.  It also shows a proper response to the good news- telling everyone else.  Chapters 1-4 teach us these things and more.  Read them again if you missed any of this. 

Although we’ve covered enough material to change your life forever- come to class again and let more be revealed to you about Jesus.  You may not want to know more, and I respect your will- youth have free will.  But no matter what, never forget what these first four chapters taught and how the only way they can be applied, as intended, is for you to believe the message, be changed, and live to help others believe.  Any teaching that calls you to a life of less is not THE good news.  Have a great day.

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