The book of John tells the story of the Word, declaring that the LORD is gracious, and that that grace is found in Jesus Christ, grace for grace. It calls on men to hear the word of truth, and believe it. And it shows why those who want to see to believe were rebuffed by Christ.
John begins to unfold the message of the Word of Light and Life. A Word full of grace and truth.
Jesus begins to gather disciples, but does not commit himself to the people when the see his miracles and believe.
The Pharisees were looking for physical renewal in preparation for a physical kingdom. But the kingdom of God is spiritual.
Most of the Jews would only respond to what they see, but some of the Samaritans respond to what they hear.
Jesus explains to the leaders of the Jews what their real reason for rejecting him is: they do not love his Father.
Jesus shakes off a bunch of followers who are only interested in physical food, not the spiritual meat of believing the word of God.
The Jews want Christ to bring in the kingdom so that they can receive the benefits of it, but he tells them that he will only be with them a little while.
Jesus speaks of a promise of being made free from sin, and having the light of life.
Jesus demonstrates that God is not the father of the Jews who hate him, but the devil is. They are in darkness, but need to receive sight.
Jesus explains to the Jews how to tell the difference between the shepherd and a thief and a robber.