The four Gospels of the New Testament—Matthew, Mark, Luke and John—tell the beautiful story of Jesus' life on earth. If you read the fourth Gospel first, the Gospel of John, you will find that it is one of the easiest to understand, contains the most words of Jesus, and outlines His loving plan for your life. Following are some of the key passages and verses from the Book of John which deserve special attention as you read and study:

Jesus: The Word of God, the True Light of the World
Chapter 1, verses 1-18
Key verse: John 1:12

What does it mean to be "born again"?
Chapter 3, verses 1-21
Key verse: John 3:16

The woman at the well: "He told me everything I did."
Chapter 4, verses 1-30
Key verse: John 4:24

All you can eat!—Jesus feeds 5,000.
Chapter 6, verses 1-13, 25-40
Key verse: John 6:35

The Good Shepherd —An all-time favorite chapter.
Chapter 10, verses 1-30
Key verses: John 10:27-28

Lazarus is raised from the dead. —How did it happen?
Chapter 11, verses 1-46
Key verse: John 11:25

Jesus, the True Vine
Chapter 15 (all)
Key verses: John 15:4-5

Jesus' last prayer, for love and unity
Chapter 17 (all)
Key verse: John 17:23