John 1-12

Discover True Life in the Gospel of John

We all long for a full, rich, satisfying life. But how do we fill up the empty places in our souls? How can we quench our thirst for something deeper, more lasting, more meaningful?

In this thirteen-session LifeGuide® Bible Study on chapters 1-12 of the Gospel of John, Douglas Connelly urges you to take a fresh look at Jesus. This Bible study is your opportunity to establish—or renew—your faith in the One who offers true meaning, true belonging and true life.

This LifeGuide Bible study features:



- A guide to getting the most out of the study, including suggestions for how to participate in individual or group study

- Leader's notes for preparation and leading a group through the study

- "Now or Later" section following each session to help you act on what you learn



About LifeGuide Bible Studies

Presented in a convenient workbook format and featuring the inductive Bible study approach, LifeGuide Bible Studies are thoroughly field-tested prior to publication. They are proven and popular guides for digging into Scripture on your own or with a small group.

For over 30 years, LifeGuide Bible Studies have been your trusted companion for thoughtful, Scripture-based exploration—helping individuals and groups engage deeply with God's Word. With over 15 million copies sold, this beloved series has guided countless Christians through books of the Bible and meaningful topics, offering timeless insights and practical application.



Douglas Connelly (MDiv and MTh, Grace Theological Seminary) is senior pastor at Davison Missionary Church near Flint, Michigan, after serving twelve years as senior pastor at Parkside Community Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan. A writer and speaker, he has written seventeen LifeGuide Bible Studies as well as several books, including The Bible for Blockheads and Angels Around Us. He and his wife Karen have three adult children and six grandchildren.

Getting the Most Out of John 1--12


1. Encountering the Word -- John I


2. Signs of God -- John 2


3. Starting Over -- John 3


4. Connecting With People -- John 4


5. Deity on Trial -- John 5


6. Jesus, the Bread of Life -- John 6


7. Confused Over Christ -- John 7:1-52


8. Caught in Adultery -- John 7:53--8:11


9. Shine, Jesus, Shine -- John 8:12-59


10. A Blind Man Sees the Light -- John 9


11. Listening for the Shepherd's Voice -- John 10


12. Back From the Dead! -- John 11


13. The King's Last Acts -- John 12


Leader's Notes