Podcast Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John

Henry launches this podcast series of the Gospel of John with a quick overview. What follows is a bulleted list of his introductory comments, then Henry’s comments on verses 1-5 of Chapter 1.    The… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #1

John 1:1-5 Henry begins a verse-by-verse commentary on the Greek of the Gospel of John, pointing out significant Greek meanings as he moves from verse to verse.    Verse 1 The Greek word “pros” (often… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #2

John 1:6-18 Henry reads these verses providing commentary and translations from the Greek.   The discussion gets particularly interesting with the translation challenges of verse 18 with its similarities and differences with verse 14.  … Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #3

#4 John 1:19-34The Greek word for “gospel”, is “euangelion” (“good news”). “Euangelia” is Greek for “a good message”, and “angelos” is the word for “messenger”, which is also the source for our word, “angel”. A… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #4

John 1:35-42 What if understanding ancient texts could transform your perspective on modern life? Join us in our enlightening exploration of John 1:35-42, as we unpack the layers behind the initial calling of Jesus' disciples.… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #5

#6 Gospel of John 2:12-3:19 Henry begins this session by a discussion of the Greek word, “semeion” in the Gospel of John which in the King James Version of the Gospel of John is translated… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #6

John 3:22-30 This episode examines the distinctions between spiritual and water baptism, emphasizing the significance of inward transformation and the active participation of individuals in worship. We delve into historical context, interpretations of baptism, and… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #7

John 3:31-4:14 This episode emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and the relationship between trust and belief within the context of faith. By examining John Chapter 3, the host explores key themes of spiritual truth,… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #8

John 4:14-45 Jesus teaches that our spiritual life requires inward baptism and transformation beyond outward forms of worship. Understanding scripture requires seeking the spiritual sense behind the physical language Jesus breaks social barriers by speaking… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #9

John 4:46-5:29 We examine the multi-layered interpretations of Jesus's parables and teachings, focusing on how true spiritual understanding goes beyond literal meaning to transform hearts and lives. • Three levels of biblical interpretation explored: literal,… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #10

 John 5:29 to 6:40 We dive deep into John chapters 5-6 to explore Jesus' teachings about being the source of eternal life and spiritual nourishment. • Jesus models complete submission to God's will as an… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #11

John 6:40 – 7:18 We explore Jesus' challenging teaching about being "the bread of life" and what it means to eat his flesh and drink his blood, examining the Quaker understanding of spiritual nourishment beyond… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #12

 John 7:19 – 7:39 We explore the concept of righteous judgment from John 7:24 and examine what it means to judge with Christ’s guidance rather than by appearances. • Judging righteously requires consulting Christ within… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #13

 John 7:53 – 8:20 This Greek Bible study examines the powerful story of the woman caught in adultery and Jesus's transformative teaching about judgment, sin, and spiritual illumination. • Exploration of John 7:53-8:20, including the… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #14

John 8:21-59 We continue our study of John’s Gospel, focusing on chapter 8 where Jesus reveals himself as “the light of the world” and offers profound insights about spiritual freedom and his divine nature. •… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #15

John 9:1-41 We walk through John 9 and watch blame give way to purpose as a blind man sees, confronts power, and becomes a witness. Along the way we unpack signs vs miracles, the Sabbath… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #16

John 10:1-42  We read John 10 with attention to the gate, the Good Shepherd, and what it means to recognize a voice that leads to life. Greek insights on “amen amen,” voice and calling, and… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #17

John 11:1-37 We read John 11 with attention to language, source questions, and the inward Light, moving from Lazarus’s death to Jesus’s tears and the claim “I am the resurrection and the life.” We contrast… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #18

John 11:38–57  We study this part of John with clear attention to Greek terms that reshape belief as trust and signs as pointers beyond miracles. Lazarus’s raising, the council’s response, and the approach to Passover… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #19

John 12:1–19  We read John 12 with an eye for meaning, moving from Mary’s costly anointing to a king on a donkey and the tension between literal history and spiritual truth. We sit with hard… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #20

John 12:20–36  We read John 12:20–36 as Greeks ask to see Jesus, and we follow the thread through language, glory, obedience, and the summons to walk in the light. A humble king, a troubled prayer,… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #21

We trace John 12:27–13:11, where the crowd wrestles with the voice from heaven, Jesus names the judgment of the world, and the meaning of “light” moves from metaphor to a way of life. The basin… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #22

John 13:12–38 We read this passage in Greek and English, tracking how small translation choices shape big theological conclusions. We sit with Jesus’ humility in foot washing, the shock of betrayal, and the new commandment… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #23

John 14:1–17 We walk line by line through John 14:1–17 and hear Jesus calling us to trust God with steady hearts. We focus on what the Greek says about trust, knowing by experience, prayer in… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #24

John 14:18 – 15:11 We slow down over John 14 and the opening of John 15, letting the Greek text sharpen what Jesus means by trust, love, and peace. We also face how translation choices… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #25

John 15:11-16:4 We read John 15 in Greek and sit with Jesus’ “order” to love, the move from slaves to friends, and the promise of fruit that lasts. We also wrestle with persecution, conscience, and… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #26

John 16:5-33We read John 16 closely in Greek and wrestle with why Jesus says it is better that he goes away so the Advocate can come. We connect word choices in translation to lived faith,… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #27

John 17:1-19We walk slowly through John 17 and let the Greek sharpen what Jesus is praying for as he speaks about glory, authority, eternal life, and unity. We connect word studies like doxa, exousia, parousia,… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #28

John 17:20-26 We read The Gospel of John in Greek and sit with Jesus’ prayer that believers share a living unity that convinces the world. We trace how words like logos, doxa, and onoma point… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #29

John 18:11-40We read John 18 closely, tracing how the Gospel portrays Jesus as calm and purposeful during arrest, interrogation, and the first steps toward crucifixion. We test translations and historical context to see how small… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #30

John 19:1-27 We read John 19 closely and keep running into the same question: who really holds power when empire, religion, and fear all collide. We track how John’s Greek wording and narrative details reshape… Read more: Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #31