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The Gospel of John Commentaries & Lessons
Chapter 18: Lessons 1-4

Lesson 1: John 18:1-11
Lesson 2: John 18:12-24
Lesson 3: John 18:25-32
Lesson 4: John 18:33-40

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


Lesson 1: John 18:1-11

King James Version

John 18:1-11 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 18:1-11 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 18:1-11

New American Standard Bible

John 18:1-11 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 18:1-11 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 18:1-11

New International Version

John 18:1-11 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 18:1-11 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 18:1-11

New Revised Standard Version

John 18:1-11 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 18:1-11 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 18:1-11

Audio Edition John 18:1-11 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 18:1-11 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 18:1-11

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 18:1-11

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 18:1-11

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 18:1-11

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

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 18:1-11

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

When Jesus said to them, “I am he,”
they stepped back and fell to the ground
(John 18:6 ).

The Night They Arrested God

The Night They Arrested God - Large Print

The Night They Arrested God - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 18:1-11

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 18:1-11 (Large Print)

Application for John 18:1-11

Application — Five Takeaways for John 18:1-11

Application — Five Takeaways for John 18:1-11 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 18:1-11

True and False Test for John 18:1-11

Word Search Puzzle for John 18:1-11

Praying Through John 18:1-11

Praying Through John 18:1-11

Praying Through John 18:1-11 (Large Print)

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IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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Lesson 2: John 18:12-24

King James Version

John 18:12-24 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 18:12-24 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 18:12-24

New American Standard Bible

John 18:12-24 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 18:12-24 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 18:12-24

New International Version

John 18:12-24 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 18:12-24 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 18:12-24

New Revised Standard Version

John 18:12-24 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 18:12-24 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 18:12-24

Audio Edition John 18:12-24 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 18:12-24 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 18:12-24

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 18:12-24

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 18:12-24

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 18:12-24

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

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 18:12-24

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

Jesus answered, “I have spoken openly to the world;
I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple,
where all the Jews come together.
I have said nothing in secret”
(John 18:20).

What Jesus Taught in Secret

What Jesus Taught in Secret - Large Print

What Jesus Taught in Secret - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 18:12-24

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 18:12-24 (Large Print)

Application for John 18:12-24

Application — Five Takeaways for John 18:12-24

Application — Five Takeaways for John 18:12-24 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 18:12-24

True and False Test for John 18:12-24

Word Search Puzzle for John 18:12-24

Praying Through John 18:12-24

Praying Through John 18:12-24

Praying Through John 18:12-24 (Large Print)

IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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Lesson 3: John 18:25-32

King James Version

John 18:25-32 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 18:25-32 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 18:25-32

New American Standard Bible

John 18:25-32 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 18:25-32 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 18:25-32

New International Version

John 18:25-32 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 18:25-32 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 18:25-32

New Revised Standard Version

John 18:25-32 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 18:25-32 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 18:25-32

Audio Edition John 18:25-32 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 18:25-32 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 18:25-32

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 18:25-32

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 18:25-32

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 18:25-32

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

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 18:25-32

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?”
Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king.
For this I was born, and for this I came into the world,
to testify to the truth.
Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice”

(John 18:37).

Why Jesus Came as King

Why Jesus Came as King - Large Print

Why Jesus Came as King - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 18:25-32

Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 18:25-32 (Large Print)

Application for John 18:25-32

Application — Five Takeaways for John 18:25-32

Application — Five Takeaways for John 18:25-32 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 18:25-32

True and False Test for John 18:25-32

Word Search Puzzle for John 18:25-32

Praying Through John 18:25-32

Praying Through John 18:25-32

Praying Through John 18:25-32 (Large Print)

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IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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Lesson 4: John 18:33-40

King James Version

John 18:33-40 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 18:33-40 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 18:33-40

New American Standard Bible

John 18:33-40 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 18:33-40 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 18:33-40

New International Version

John 18:33-40 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 18:33-40 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 18:33-40

New Revised Standard Version

John 18:33-40 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 18:33-40 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 18:33-40

Audio Edition John 18:33-40 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 18:33-40 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 18:33-40

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 18:33-40

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 18:33-40

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 18:33-40

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

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 18:33-40

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?”
Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king.
For this I was born, and for this I came into the world,
to testify to the truth.
Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice”

(John 18:37).

Why Jesus Came as King

Why Jesus Came as King - Large Print

Why Jesus Came as King - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 18:33-40

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 18:33-40 (Large Print)

Application for John 18:33-40

Application — Five Takeaways for John 18:33-40

Application — Five Takeaways for John 18:33-40 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 18:33-40

True and False Test for John 18:33-40

Word Search Puzzle for John 18:33-40

Praying Through John 18:33-40

Praying Through John 18:33-40

Praying Through John 18:33-40 (Large Print)

The International Bible Study Forum

IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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The King James Version of the Bible, Noted as KJV.

New International Version, Noted as NIV. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™

New American Standard Bible, copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1996 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Noted as NASB.

New Revised Standard Version, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Noted as NRSV.

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