Come and See - Teaching Guide

Come and See: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of John Teaching Guide

This resource contains Bible Commentary by these contributing authors on 14 selected passages from John's Gospel: Dr. Chris Johnson, Dr. Jeff Gravens, and Dr. Howard Batson. It also contains 2 sets of Teaching Plans to give a teacher step-by-step instructions on how to facilitate a lesson. These are written by Chuck Gartman, Vivian, Conrad, and Dr. Robby Barrett. 

What happens when people truly encounter Jesus? Come and See invites you to explore the Gospel of John as a story of discovery, belief, and life-changing faith. John’s Gospel draws readers into a series of encounters—moments where ordinary people meet Jesus and are confronted with who He truly is. Through signs, conversations, and bold claims, this study challenges you to move beyond information to transformation and to follow Jesus with confidence and purpose.

John wrote his Gospel so that you might believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. Unlike the other Gospels, John slows down to focus on key moments that reveal Jesus’ identity—turning water into wine, healing the blind, raising the dead, and speaking words that cut straight to the heart. From the opening declaration that the Word became flesh to the final call to believe, John presents Jesus as the light who enters the darkness and offers true life. This study follows John’s unique witness, helping you see who Jesus is, why belief matters, and how an encounter with Him reshapes the way you live.

Teaching Guide Sample Lesson