May 13 - Jun 10, 2012

Signs of Faith

Experiencing John's Gospel

The book of John is the most fascinating of all the gospels. It contains unique stories, emphasizing the divinity of Jesus with stories of the miraculous signs he performed. We’re going to study the entire book together!

Message line-up:

• 5/13: Word, Life, and Light (John 1:1-18) - Pastor Scott Austin [Listen]

  There are three key words in the prologue to John’s gospel: Word, Life, and Light. Jesus is all three: the Word made flesh, the bearer of Life, and the light of the world.

• 5/20: John the Baptist, John the Witness (John 1:19-34) - Pastor Scott Austin

  John the Baptist was not the Messiah, despite what some believed at the time. He was instead the first witness to point to Jesus as the Messiah.

• 5/27: The Calling of the Disciples (John 1:35-51) - Pastor Scott Austin

  In this passage, Jesus calls his first few disciples, promising them that they will “see great things!”

• 6/3: Water and Wine (John 2:1-12) - Pastor Scott Austin

  In this, the first Sign in John’s gospel, Jesus keeps the party going by turning water into wine. But this was much more than a nice gesture or a cool trick—it was a revelation of his glory!

• 6/10: The Cleansing of the Temple (John 2:13-25) - Pastor Scott Austin

  In one dramatic action, Jesus both decries the religious corruption of his day and sets himself as the true center and object of worship and faith.

• 6/17: Anna Vos - Anna Vos

  A wonderful reflection on the gospel of John by Anna Vos, an Artisan member.

In this series, we’ll work through the book of John at an unhurried pace. We’ll spend a few weeks at a time in this beautiful book, pausing for other topics and returning to it throughout the year.