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Congregational Course: John
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Focused video lessons from Dr. Charles Gieschen and Dr. David Lewis on the text, structure, Christology, signs, glory, and Spirit in John.
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Mission and Sending
The Father sends the Son, who sends the Spirit and the Church with witness and forgiveness.
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These media companions are mapped to this theme. Source labels distinguish the site's confessional center from broader Christian and academic perspectives.
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Jesus in All of John
Spoken Gospel on YouVersion
Fifteen short, Christ-centered videos cover John in compact passage ranges from the prologue through the lakeside restoration.
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Thy Strong Word: Gospel of John
KFUO Radio
A consecutive, pastor-led study through John from the official broadcast voice of the LCMS. Use the collection to find the episode for this chapter.
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Lectionary at Lunch: John
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Exegetical audio on many Johannine lectionary texts, frequently working directly with the Greek for pastors and serious students.
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Breakfast with Jesus
The Lutheran Hour
Gregory Seltz proclaims the risen Lord's provision and care for His disciples from John 21:1-14.
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- John is sent to witness and the Son comes from the Father.
- Unexpected witnesses invite others to Jesus.
- The Spirit testifies alongside eyewitnesses.
- Jesus prays for future believers through apostolic words.
- The risen Lord sends with peace and forgiveness.
Key passages
- John 4:27-42
- John 15:26-27
- John 17:18-23
- John 20:21-23
What it reveals about Jesus
Jesus is the sent One and the sender whose mission includes the Church without transferring His saving uniqueness.
Old Testament background
Isaiah 6; Isaiah 49:6