The Inclusios of John
The Inclusios
1:4 and 20:31 — “life” is used 39 times
1:12 and 20:31 — “believe” is used 98 times
1:35-51 and 20:1-29 (see below)
1:4 and 20:31 — “life” is used 39 times
1:12 and 20:31 — “believe” is used 98 times
1:35-51 and 20:1-29 (see below)
John 1:35-51
Two disciples hear that Jesus is the Lamb of God and follow Him (1:35-37).
“Jesus turned” (1:38a)
“Rabbi (which translated means Teacher)” (1:38b)
“Where are you staying?” (1:38c)
Andrew and Peter: “We have found Messiah.” (1:41)
Philip and Nathaniel: “We have found Him” (1:45a)
Doubt, Evidence, Belief, seeing and believing (1:48-51)
Two disciples hear that Jesus is the Lamb of God and follow Him (1:35-37).
“Jesus turned” (1:38a)
“Rabbi (which translated means Teacher)” (1:38b)
“Where are you staying?” (1:38c)
Andrew and Peter: “We have found Messiah.” (1:41)
Philip and Nathaniel: “We have found Him” (1:45a)
Doubt, Evidence, Belief, seeing and believing (1:48-51)
John 20:1-29
Two disciples hear that Jesus’ body is missing and run to see if it’s true (20:4)
“She turned” (20:14)
“Raboni (which means, Teacher)” (20:16)
“Where have you laid Him?”(20:15)
Mary to the Disciples: “I have seen the Lord” (20:18)
Disciples to Thomas: “We have seen the Lord” (20:25)
Doubt, Evidence, Belief, “Seeing and Believing” (20:25-29)
Two disciples hear that Jesus’ body is missing and run to see if it’s true (20:4)
“She turned” (20:14)
“Raboni (which means, Teacher)” (20:16)
“Where have you laid Him?”(20:15)
Mary to the Disciples: “I have seen the Lord” (20:18)
Disciples to Thomas: “We have seen the Lord” (20:25)
Doubt, Evidence, Belief, “Seeing and Believing” (20:25-29)