Christ's divine nature been seen in twelve lessons with the results ensuing therefrom.
I. True Light (i. 1-14). Showing Father's eternal glory, power, wisdom. Dwelling as man among men to lighten their souls.
II. First Disciples (i. 29-42). Divinity testified by God's voice at His baptism. Faith shown by new disciples who saw Lamb of God.
III. First Miracle (ii. 1-11). Divinity shown by almighty power and glory in sympathy.
IV. First Convert (iii. 1-17). Christ as Teacher unfolds divine mysteries. He knows for He has seen. Nicodemus, a Pharisee, believes.
V. First Samaritan (iv. 5-26). Divinity shown by omniscience. Gives water of life. Samaritan woman and others believe.
VI. First Child (iv. 46-54). Christ gives fresh life to sick child. Nobleman believes.
VII. Christ's Authority (v. 17-29). Shares Father's counsels. Appointed Judge. All men honour Him.
VIII. Multitude Fed (vi. 1-14). He Who made world, supplies His people's wants. As God, He multiplies food; as Man, cares for and sympathises.
IX. Feast of Tabernacles (vii. 14, 28-39). Christ as God, gives life, also refreshment (like water) to soul by Holy Ghost. Thus, Three Persons in Godhead share work of man's salvation.