Living Water for the Thirsty Soul -the Book of John

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Do you need refreshment, substance, freedom, and life-change? Then, this study about the Book of John is for you! If you’re like me, I need time in the Word with the LIVING WATER, JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF, to be refreshed!

  • REFRESHMENTThis book is full of living water and living God. Whether it’s the 7 “I Am” NAMES OF JESUS, 7 signs of His power, or understanding YOUR identity….every word of it is water to a thirsty soul. Do you need this?
  • SUBSTANCEFor me, this study covers the most powerful Gospel written. In every chapter, there is fresh knowledge-gems of truth that GOD wants to give you! The study is structured with solid questions reflecting on your observations of the text. As you meditate on the words of Christ, you will be changed.
  • FREEDOMI wrote this study with many audiences in mind. I wanted you to be able to complete as much or as little…according to your “STAGE OF LIFE”. Some of us are retired, college students, traveling gals, or new mothers. SET YOUR PACE AND DO IT YOUR WAY! Whether you complete all the questions or read through the book a few times, this study  WILL be a blessing you because His Words LIVE and meet your deepest THIRST!
  • LIFE-CHANGE ...There is absolutely no way to read of Christ as “The GOOD Shepherd” or you as “HIS OWN” and not be changed. Even reading through the chapters, my heart is quickened, my thirst satisfied, and my hunger abated. MY NEEDS CAN BE MET. My prayer for you is that you would sense the FULLNESS, too!

JOIN the many women & men in “cyperspace” who are involved in this study! The Book of John, written by the Beloved Disciple is one to know for a lifetime. In addition, this blog  has written commentaries and information for your study to help you with this book!

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BLESSINGS,

Tristie Fisher

Overview of the Book of John (“Living Water for a Thirsty Soul”)

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AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is from 2010!  It is astounding how God has used this study of the Book of John. May you be blessed as you learn more about the Savior who wants to love, lead, and refresh you!

In Him,

Tristie Fisher

 

HELLO “LIVING WATER” FRIENDS! ARE YOU READY TO DIVE IN?

If you’ve printed off your study from the FB site “Living Water for a Thirsty Soul” or at www.tristiefisher.com (click “here”), then you have already looked through the questions and read my note to you at the beginning.

**Isn’t it wonderful to think that one of our first assignments is just to READ THE WORD? SATURATE YOUR MIND WITH TRUTH.

*I thought as you begin to read through John, you might enjoy a little extra information to go along with your reading.

*Any time you read a book of the Bible (whether Epistle or Gospel) you want to know some info about the background or overview of the book. I think it adds COLOR to the text and new understanding of the intended purpose!

HERE A FEW FACTS ABOUT THE BOOK AND THE APOSTLE:

  • *The Fourth Gospel-The Book of John
  • *The Author-John
  • The Date-Between A.D. 85-90
  • The Audience that John is writing to-Gentiles
  • The Reason he wrote the book-to answer the question all people have had since the beginning of time-“Who is Jesus Christ?
  • *He is also known as one of the “Sons of Thunder” Jesus refers to. (In another chapter, their mother asks that her sons be foremost in Jesus’ kingdom.)
  • *The Apostle John also wrote I John, II John, III John, and Revelation.
  • *Nearly all commentators agree that the Book of John is the best book to describe who Jesus says He is.
  • *It is exceedingly evangelistic.
  • *According to tradition, John did not die a martyr’s death, but was banished to the Isle of Patmos after being boiled in oil! He died years later of a “natural” death.
  • *The Book of John is 21 chapters.

* Hope that little overview gives you a taste for what you are starting to read in the Book of John. I plan on writing  a commentary for the first few chapters in my next post.

GETTING STARTED

  1. *May I suggest that you begin reading  John chapter 1 and read through to John chapter 4? Grab a pen and paper, have your Bible Study with you and simply jot things down that are interesting to you.
  2. *Questions I ask might be “Why did Jesus do that? or “What does this verse really mean?”
  3. *I love to write down verses that ENCOURAGE ME to “KEEP ON KEEPING ON”! I write down these verses (that reorient my mind to what is true) and post them around my house — even in my car! It truly is “Living Water” and “The Bread of Life” for me.

I KNOW IT CAN BE FOR YOU,TOO.

May the LORD bless your time with Him,

Tristie Fisher, 2010

READY TO LEARN THE NAMES OF CHRIST? I am!

HELLO FRIENDS!

I’m praying you are enjoying being SATURATED by His Word! In regard to the Seven “I AM’s” (or Names) of Jesus Christ, there are a few critical things to observe. This is, perhaps, the most powerful part of the book. WHY? Because HE identifies Himself through HIS own words.

1. I was astounded as I looked at the book again and noticed the words “I AM”. Remember, the cultural non-believing Jewish community did not even speak the sacred name of GOD (Yahweh). YET, Jesus proclaims it boldly! HE IS BRAVE ABOUT HIS IDENTITY!

2.Interesting observation for me: 2 of the 7 “I AM’s” are in direct relation to His identity as a shepherd. HE is the “DOOR” and He is the “GOOD SHEPHERD” of the sheep.

3.I was surprised that all the names of Christ (again the “I AM’S) are located between Chapters 6 and 15.

4.Finally, as you read this list, THINK DEEPLY (some call this study technique “interpreting” a bible verse) what you think it means.

  • WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT HE IS “MY BREAD OF LIFE”? IS HE MY TRUE NOURISHMENT OR DO I CLING TO THINGS OTHER THAN JESUS?
  • WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT HE IS THE “WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE. NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER BUT THROUGH ME.” DOES THIS MEAN HE IS THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN?
  • LASTLY, PERHAP MY FAVORITE VERSE IS JOHN 11:25 . Why? BECAUSE I BELIEVE JESUS DEFEATED DEATH AND MY SIN NATURE AT THE CROSS! DO YOU BELIEVE THIS AND HAVE THIS SECURITY?

HERE ARE THE SEVEN ”I AM’S” of Jesus Christ:

1. “I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE.” (John 6:35, 41, 46, and 51)

2. “I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.” (John 8:12)

3. “I AM THE DOOR OF THE SHEEP” (John 10:7,9)

4. “I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD.” (John 10:11,14)

5. “I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE.” (John 11:25)

6.”I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE.” (John 14:6)

7. “I AM THE TRUE VINE.” (John 15:1, 5)


Blessings in HIM,

Tristie Fisher, 2010

“Living Water for a Thirsty Soul”