Your next steps with Jesus

Meet Jesus in the Gospel of John.

Following Jesus begins with knowing Him. John introduces Jesus as the eternal Word, the Lamb of God, the Good Shepherd, the Resurrection and the Life, and the risen Lord who calls us to follow Him.

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Why begin with John?

Read to know who Jesus is.

John is not merely a collection of inspirational sayings. It is an eyewitness testimony written so that readers may believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and receive life in His name.

As you read, pay attention to what Jesus says about Himself, what His signs reveal, how people respond to Him, and how the cross and resurrection complete the testimony.

“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”
John 20:31, KJV

A simple reading rhythm

One chapter. Four questions. Twenty-one days.

01 · Pray

Ask God to help you understand His Word and respond honestly.

02 · Read

Read one chapter slowly. Read it again if something is unclear.

03 · Notice

What does this chapter reveal about Jesus, faith, sin, grace, and life?

04 · Respond

Write one truth to remember and one obedient next step.

The Gospel of John · KJV

Your 21-day reading path

Each day opens the corresponding chapter on Bible.com. Reading progress and account features are handled by YouVersion.

Day 1John 1Meet the Word made fleshDay 2John 2See the first signsDay 3John 3Hear about new birthDay 4John 4Receive living waterDay 5John 5Recognize the Son’s authorityDay 6John 6Trust the Bread of LifeDay 7John 7Come to Jesus for living waterDay 8John 8Know the truth that makes freeDay 9John 9See the Light of the worldDay 10John 10Know the Good ShepherdDay 11John 11Meet the Resurrection and the LifeDay 12John 12Follow the Servant KingDay 13John 13Learn the way of loveDay 14John 14Trust Jesus, the WayDay 15John 15Abide in the true VineDay 16John 16Receive the Spirit’s helpDay 17John 17Listen to Jesus prayDay 18John 18Watch the King stand in truthDay 19John 19Behold the crucified SaviorDay 20John 20Believe the risen LordDay 21John 21Follow Jesus faithfully

A helpful free reading tool

Continue in the YouVersion Bible App.

YouVersion’s Bible App offers Bible reading and audio, bookmarks, highlights, notes, comparison tools, and reading plans. It can help you establish a daily rhythm in Scripture on your phone or tablet.

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