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The Gospel of John Commentaries & Lessons
Chapter 14: Lessons 1-4

Lesson 1: John 14:1-7
Lesson 2: John 14:8-14
Lesson 3: John 14:15-23
Lesson 4: John 14:24-31

Ideal for Personal Study, Home and Mid-week Bible Groups, and Sunday Schools!


Lesson 1: John 14:1-7

King James Version

John 14:1-7 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 14:1-7 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 14:1-7

New American Standard Bible

John 14:1-7 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 14:1-7 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 14:1-7

New International Version

John 14:1-7 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 14:1-7 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 14:1-7

New Revised Standard Version

John 14:1-7 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 14:1-7 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 14:1-7

Audio Edition John 14:1-7 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 14:1-7 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 14:1-7

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 14:1-7

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 14:1-7

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 14:1-7

Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 14:1-7

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

Do not let your hearts be troubled.
Believe in God,
believe also in me

(John 14:1—NRSV).

God’s Solution to Our Troubles

God’s Solution to Our Troubles - Large Print

God’s Solution to Our Troubles - Bulletin Size

When We Feel Poor and Needy
Finding Jesus in Psalms 86 and John 14:7

When We Feel Poor and Needy - Large Print
Finding Jesus in Psalms 86 and John 14:7

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 14:1-7

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 14:1-7 (Large Print)

Application for John 14:1-7

Application — Five Takeaways for John 14:1-7

Application — Five Takeaways for John 14:1-7 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 14:1-7

True and False Test for John 14:1-7

Word Search Puzzle for John 14:1-7

Praying Through John 14:1-7

Praying Through John 14:1-7

Praying Through John 14:1-7 (Large Print)

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IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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Lesson 2: John 14:8-14

King James Version

John 14:8-14 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 14:8-14 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 14:8-14

New American Standard Bible

John 14:8-14 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 14:8-14 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 14:8-14

New International Version

John 14:8-14 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 14:8-14 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 14:8-14

New Revised Standard Version

John 14:8-14 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 14:8-14 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 14:8-14

Audio Edition John 14:8-14 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 14:8-14 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 14:8-14

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 14:8-14

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 14:8-14

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 14:8-14

Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 14:8-14

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me?
The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own;
but the Father who dwells in me does his works

(John 14:10).

Reasons to Believe Jesus is God

Reasons to Believe Jesus is God - Large Print

Reasons to Believe Jesus is God - Bulletin Size


Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 14:8-14

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 14:8-14 (Large Print)

Application for John 14:8-14

Application — Five Takeaways for John 14:8-14

Application — Five Takeaways for John 14:8-14 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 14:8-14

True and False Test for John 14:8-14

Word Search Puzzle for John 14:8-14

Praying Through John 14:8-14

Praying Through John 14:8-14

Praying Through John 14:8-14 (Large Print)

IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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Lesson 3: John 14:15-23

King James Version

John 14:15-23 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 14:15-23 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 14:15-23

New American Standard Bible

John 14:15-23 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 14:15-23 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 14:15-23

New International Version

John 14:15-23 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 14:15-23 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 14:15-23

New Revised Standard Version

John 14:15-23 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 14:15-23 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 14:15-23

Audio Edition John 14:15-23 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 14:15-23 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 14:15-23

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 14:15-23

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 14:15-23

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 14:15-23

Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 14:15-23

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

Jesus answered him,
“Those who love me will keep my word,
and my Father will love them,
and we will come to them
and make our home with them”
(John 14:23—NRSV).

Obeying God Is Not Optional

Obeying God Is Not Optional - Large Print

Obeying God Is Not Optional - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 14:15-23

Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 14:15-23 (Large Print)

Application for John 14:15-23

Application — Five Takeaways for John 14:15-23

Application — Five Takeaways for John 14:15-23 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 14:15-23

True and False Test for John 14:15-23

Word Search Puzzle for John 14:15-23

Praying Through John 14:15-23

Praying Through John 14:15-23

Praying Through John 14:15-23 (Large Print)

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IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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Lesson 4: John 14:24-31

King James Version

John 14:24-31 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 14:24-31 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 14:24-31

New American Standard Bible

John 14:24-31 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 14:24-31 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 14:24-31

New International Version

John 14:24-31 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 14:24-31 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 14:24-31

New Revised Standard Version

John 14:24-31 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 14:24-31 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 14:24-31

Audio Edition John 14:24-31 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 14:24-31 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 14:24-31

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 14:24-31

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 14:24-31

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 14:24-31

Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 14:24-31

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit,
whom the Father will send in my name,
will teach you everything,
and remind you of all that I have said to you
(John 14:26—NRSV).

Truths That Defeat Our Troubles

Truths That Defeat Our Troubles - Large Print

Truths That Defeat Our Troubles - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 14:24-31

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 14:24-31 (Large Print)

Application for John 14:24-31

Application — Five Takeaways for John 14:24-31

Application — Five Takeaways for John 14:24-31 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 14:24-31

True and False Test for John 14:24-31

Word Search Puzzle for John 14:24-31

Praying Through John 14:24-31

Praying Through John 14:24-31

Praying Through John 14:24-31 (Large Print)

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IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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