John related passages

Within the Bible

• Previous: Luke told the story of the Savior for all people with careful history; John soars to the eternal Word made flesh, written that we may believe and have life.
• Next: Acts (Luke’s second volume) carries the story from the ascension into the mission of the Spirit-filled church.
• Thematic Connections:
  • Genesis 1:1 - “In the beginning,” echoed in John 1:1 as the Word makes all things.
  • Exodus 3:14 - “I AM WHO I AM,” the divine name Jesus takes upon Himself in the “I am” sayings.
  • 1 John - John’s letters develop the Gospel’s themes of belief, life, light, and love.

Cross-Testament Connections

John presents Jesus as the fulfillment and revelation of God Himself:

• The Word and Creator: Jesus is the eternal Word through whom all things were made (John 1:1-3; Genesis 1:1; Colossians 1:16).
• The great “I AM”: Jesus bears the divine name revealed to Moses (John 8:58; Exodus 3:14).
• The Lamb of God: Jesus is the true Passover Lamb who takes away sin (John 1:29; 19:36; Exodus 12; Isaiah 53:7).
• The lifted-up serpent: Jesus is lifted up on the cross to give life to all who look to Him in faith (John 3:14-15; Numbers 21:8-9).
• The good shepherd: Jesus fulfills the promise of the LORD Himself shepherding His flock (John 10:11; Ezekiel 34:11-16; Psalm 23).