Jottings on John

I'm really pleased with my alliteration on these!
I read through the Gospels, and these are just some of my own summation of points I got from the Gospels. John is the fourth and final Gospel. I don't specifically discuss stories or content, just my own thoughts/themes.

John

• Can't talk about light without talking about darkness
• John doesn't demand we blindly agree. 
• Important to know scripture. 
• People liked spending time with Jesus. 
• Jesus calls on us personally; he cares about us as individuals. 
• Ch 2: Used something gross and made it wonderful. 
• Jesus didn't use the whip to harm, he used it to lead animals. 
• There is such a thing as righteous anger. 
• Jesus gets to the heart of issues. 
• Jesus crossed barriers. 
• Jesus uses simple situations to glorify God. 
• Jesus gets tired. 
• Jesus gently confronts. 
• Jesus meets us where we're at. 
• Jesus loves women. 
• The first time he states that He's the messiah is to a Samaritan woman
• Non-jew. Bad rep. Woman. 
• Acknowledge we have needs. 
• Don't blindly follow the law. 
• Change is scary. 
• When Jesus performed miracles, didn't want focus on miracle, wanted it on Him. 
• Jesus' disciples had mixture of doubt and faith. And that's okay. 
• Hashtag introvert tendencies. 
• I love that the Bible shows the wrestling and grappling of people (7:40-52)
• Disabilities aren't punishment. 
• Jesus cries. 
• Following the Gospel isn't easy--cross has death and Jesus asks us to die before Him. 
• Jesus feels pain. He feels with us. 
• Sin has to be dealt with. 
• Be humble enough to let others help. 
• Jesus is an advocate, defender, and is there for people. (14:16). 
• All of the disciples saw his wounds, not just Thomas. 
• Thomas expressed his doubts and God revealed himself to Thomas.