Believe! The Gospel of John

WK 1– “A Light in Dark Places”

John 1:1-17 NASB

March 1, 2026

Justin Scarberry

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The Bible gives us ____ gospel accounts.

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Gospel means: _____  _____   ______

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Mark’s gospel is the ____________ gospel and is thought

to be written to the ___________ (those who are not Jewish).

It emphasizes Jesus as a __________ and really shows His _____________.

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Luke’s gospel is the ____________ gospel, written by Luke

who was doctor and the only ____  ________ author of a gospel account.

It shows Jesus as our _________ and his compassion for humanity.

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Matthew’s gospel has the most connections to the _____ __________.

Matthew was one of the original 12 apostles of Jesus.

His target audience is the _________ people.

It shows Jesus as the promised __________ & King.

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Mathew, Mark, and Luke are what is known as the _____________ gospels.

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John’s gospel written that we may ______________  that Jesus is the Messiah,

Son of God, and by _______________ we may have life in Him. (John 20:31)

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Jesus created everything!

Colossians 1:16-17 KJV

¹⁶ For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth,

visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers:

all things were created by him, and for him: ¹⁷ And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

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Heresy: a belief or opinion that _____________ contradicts

established religious doctrines or widely accepted beliefs.

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There is a reason for the fiery trials we are going through!

1 Peter 4:12-13 NKJV

¹² Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you,

as though some strange thing happened to you; ¹³ but rejoice to the extent that you partake

of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

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The Bible promised to send a messenger

to announce Jesus’ arrival:

Malachi 3:1 NASB

“Behold, I am sending My messenger, and he will clear a way before Me.

And the Lord, whom you are seeking, will suddenly come to His temple;

and the messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight, behold, He is coming,” says the Lord of armies.

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Enlightens:  Greek “Photizo” _________________________________

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We are supposed to be a light in a dark world:

Matthew 5:14-15 NASB

¹⁴ “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden;

¹⁵ nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket,

but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.

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Jesus was rejected by His own people:

Psalm 118:22 NASB

²² A stone which the builders rejected

Has become the chief cornerstone.

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Grace (Greek)  Charis: _______________________________________

Holy: ____________________________________________________

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CPR Training

Class is set!

CPR Training on Saturday March 7, 2026 from 1:00 to 5:30 PM.

See JJ or Justin for more details.

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Women’s Bible Study

Wednesday nights @ 7PM @ the church.

Bring your Bible to dig into God’s word with other ladies who love the Lord!

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Digital Giving

Zelle:  Zelle is a digital option for giving your tithes or offerings to support the church to fulfill the Great Commission.

If you would prefer to give digitally:

Go to your bank app on your phone or computer.  Go to the payments section.  Go to the Zelle payment option. If available, scan the link below in the payment section that lists Zelle as an option.  There should be an icon asking to “scan the pay” or something similar.

Zelle Link (scan from your bank app)

Account email is:  accounting@thebridgespanishsprings.com for the Account “The Bridge Church Spanish Springs”.  As a security measure, your bank may want to send you a text to verify your first payment.

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John 1:1 NASB

In the beginning was the Word,

and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

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Passages for next week if you would like to look ahead:

John 1:11-34

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1. What does “Gospel” mean? How many gospels do we have in the Bible? Who wrote the gospel accounts we have in the Bible?

2. What are some of the differences and similarities in the Gospels?

3. What are some of the things we know in scripture about the apostle John?

4. Read John 1:1-5, why do you think John would have to make these statements? What is meant by “the darkness did not grasp it.” In verse 5?

5. Read 1 Peter 4:12-13, why does God allow us to go through trials? Is every trial from God, why or why not?

6. Read John 1:6-11, which John is being referred to in these verses? What are some ways our mission is the same as John’s mission?  Why do you think “His own people did not accept Him.” In verse 11?

7. Read John 1:12-17, is everyone a child of God? Why or why not? How can Jesus be both God and “the only Son from the Father” in verse 14?  If someone who didn’t have any experience going to church or reading the Bible asked you to explain the trinity, how would you explain it?  How would you explain verse 18 that “No one has seen God at any time” when there are scriptures that show that people have seen God?

8. What is grace? Does God give grace to everyone?  Why or why not?

9. Please pray for volunteers for the children’s ministry. God is growing the ministry and more folks are needed to help out.