How to Read John’s Gospel: A Fresh Approach

How can we engage deeply and personally with the Gospel of John?

In this conversation, brothers John Lennox and Gilbert Lennox share practical ways to approach the text, explore its structure, and discover the purpose behind John’s account of Jesus’ life. They discuss how to recognise the Gospel’s literary markers, identify the signs recorded by John, and see the “thought flow” that runs through the book.

Along the way, they consider why John tells us his purpose near the end of the Gospel, how the stories of Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman fit into the narrative, and what it means to truly “believe” in Jesus. They also reflect on how the Gospel’s themes connect with contemporary issues such as the commercialisation of religion and the search for authentic spirituality.

Whether you’re reading John’s Gospel for the first time or looking to go deeper, this discussion will help you read with fresh eyes and connect with the text’s message.