John 1-12: Life to the full - Eight studies for groups or individuals - Paperback

Jesus Came to Offer Life to the Full. The Seven Signs Show You What That Looks Like.

From the very first verse of his Gospel, John wants his readers to understand something extraordinary: the Word who was with God and was God has become flesh and dwelt among us. And he came with a purpose — not merely to offer religious instruction or moral guidance, but to give life. Life to the full. Abundant, overflowing, eternal life.

But what does that life actually look like? How do we see it? How do we receive it?

John answers those questions through signs. Seven carefully chosen, strategically placed miracles — from water turned to wine at Cana, to Lazarus raised from the dead — each one a glimpse of the fullness of life that the Word became flesh to offer. Each one pointing beyond itself to the one who performs it, and to the life that only he can give.

In John 1–12: Life to the Full, Josh Moody leads readers and groups through the first half of John’s Gospel with close attention to the text, a focus on real-life application, and questions that genuinely open up discussion. With the clarity, warmth, and expository depth that have made him one of the most trusted Bible teachers writing in the God’s Word For You series, Moody helps readers see the seven signs with fresh eyes — and be drawn afresh to the one who is himself the way, the truth, and the life.

A comprehensive Leader’s Guide is included at the back for group facilitators.

What This Book Covers

Josh Moody works through the seven signs of John 1–12 and the key passages surrounding them:

• The Word became flesh — John 1: The breathtaking prologue — who Jesus is, what he came to do, and why the whole Gospel flows from these opening declarations
• The first sign: water into wine — John 2: What the miracle at Cana reveals about Jesus’ identity, his glory, and the new order he has come to inaugurate
• Jesus and Nicodemus — John 3: The famous night conversation — what it means to be born again, and why the life Jesus offers must be received, not achieved
• The woman at the well — John 4: The life-giving water Jesus offers — and what genuine worship looks like for those who have received it
• Signs of healing and resurrection — John 5–6: The healing at the pool, the feeding of the five thousand, and Jesus walking on water — and what they reveal about who he is
• The man born blind — John 9: One of the most searching and beautiful signs — what it means that Jesus is the light of the world
• The raising of Lazarus — John 11: The most dramatic of the seven signs — and the clearest pointer to the resurrection life Jesus came to give
• Life to the full — How all seven signs together build a picture of the abundant, eternal life that Jesus — the Word made flesh — offers to all who believe

What Readers Will Learn

• What John’s seven signs are — why he chose them, how they are structured, and what each one reveals about the identity and mission of Jesus
• How each sign points beyond itself to the fullness of life that only Jesus can offer — and what receiving that life looks like in practice
• What it means to be born again, to drink living water, to be the light of the world — and how these images shape the way we understand and live the Christian life
• How to read John’s Gospel as a carefully crafted, theologically rich narrative — and to see the connections and patterns that make it one of the most profound books ever written
• What the raising of Lazarus means for Christian hope — and how it prepares readers for the death and resurrection of Jesus himself in the Gospel’s second half
• How the life Jesus offers in John 1–12 applies to real-life situations, decisions, and relationships — guided by Moody’s focus on practical application throughout
• How to lead others through John 1–12 with confidence — with the comprehensive Leader’s Guide providing structure and support for group facilitators

How to Use This Book

John 1–12: Life to the Full is structured, accessible, and immediately usable:

• Small group Bible study — The primary use — with questions designed to generate genuine discussion and a Leader’s Guide for group facilitators included at the back
• Individual study — Rich enough for personal Bible study, with questions that prompt genuine reflection on John’s text and its implications for everyday life
• Alongside John 13–21 For You — A natural companion for those wanting to study the whole of John’s Gospel — the study guide covering chapters 1–12 and the expository guide covering chapters 13–21
• Church groups and adult Bible classes — A reliable, engaging resource for any church wanting to study the first half of John’s Gospel together
• Sermon preparation — A useful expository companion for pastors preparing to preach through John 1–12

Who Should Read This Book

This book is for you if you are:

• A small group leader wanting a well-structured, text-focused, and genuinely engaging guide to lead your group through the first half of John’s Gospel
• A church member who wants to understand the seven signs of John 1–12 more deeply — and to see in them a fresh, compelling picture of the life Jesus offers
• A new Christian wanting an accessible, carefully guided introduction to one of the most beloved books of the Bible
• A pastor or teacher wanting a reliable expository companion for preaching or teaching through John 1–12
• Anyone who wants to read John’s Gospel and understand not just what happened but what it means — and why the Word who became flesh offers life that is truly full

About the Author

Josh Moody is the Senior Pastor of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, and the founder and president of God Centered Life Ministries. He holds a PhD from Cambridge University and is the author of numerous books including John 13–21 For You — his full expository guide to the second half of John’s Gospel, available at forthetruth.in. Josh is known for his blend of scholarly depth and pastoral warmth, and for making careful biblical exposition accessible and life-giving for ordinary readers. His study guide on John 1–12 reflects both his deep love for John’s Gospel and his genuine desire to help readers and groups encounter the fullness of life Jesus came to give.

About the Good Book Guides Series

John 1–12: Life to the Full is part of the Good Book Guides series — a library of accessible, question-driven Bible study guides designed for use in small groups and individual study. Each guide provides structured questions, clear explanations, and practical application to help readers engage seriously and joyfully with a book or theme of Scripture.

Also available from Josh Moody at forthetruth.in:

• John 13–21 For You — the full expository guide to the second half of John’s Gospel