I.   Introduction and Purpose of the Gospel (1:1-4)

II.  The Births and Early Lives of John and Jesus (1:5—2:52)

III.  The Preparation for Jesus’ Ministry (3:1—4:13)

A.  Baptism

B.  Temptation

IV.  The Ministry of Jesus in Galilee (4:14—9:50)

V.  Jesus’ Journey through Judea and Samaria (9:51—19:27)

A.  Emphasis on the journey towards Jerusalem

B.  Majority of sections: teaching

VI.  The Ministry of Jesus in Jerusalem (19:28—21:38)

VII.  The Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus (22—24)

The journey towards Jerusalem (cp, the Book of Acts depicts the journey away from Jerusalem).