Study of John
Welcome to Barry's Bureau and our in-depth study on the Gospel of John. This course is facilitated by Tony Padgett and is presented at the Brookfield Church of Christ in Illinois. Over the course of these lessons, we will examine the profound truths of Jesus’ life and ministry so that you may deepen your faith and find life in His name. Grab your Bible and a cup of coffee, and let's begin this transformative journey together.
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Class #14: John4:27-42 - Study Questions Lesson 8
Discover how one woman's sincere testimony sparked one of the greatest revivals in Scripture. In John 4:27-54, the Samaritan woman—despite her reputation—left her water jar and ran to share her encounter with Jesus. Her enthusiasm moved an entire city to investigate Christ for themselves. Learn powerful lessons about personal evangelism, the danger of preconceptions, and how your individual witness matters in God's harvest field.
Discover how one woman's sincere testimony sparked one of the greatest revivals in Scripture. In John 4:27-54, the Samaritan woman—despite her reputation—left her water jar and ran to share her encounter with Jesus. Her enthusiasm moved an entire city to investigate Christ for themselves. Learn powerful lessons about personal evangelism, the danger of preconceptions, and how your individual witness matters in God's harvest field.
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Class #15: John 4:43-54 - Study Questions Lesson 8
Why did the Samaritans believe without miracles while the Galileans demanded proof? In Lesson 8, we contrast two responses to Jesus — faith rooted in the Word versus faith dependent on spectacle. We examine the royal official's desperate journey, Jesus' distance miracle, and the convicting question: Do we need to see to believe? Trust the Word and go.
Why did the Samaritans believe without miracles while the Galileans demanded proof? In Lesson 8, we contrast two responses to Jesus — faith rooted in the Word versus faith dependent on spectacle. We examine the royal official's desperate journey, Jesus' distance miracle, and the convicting question: Do we need to see to believe? Trust the Word and go.
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Class #16: John5:1-18 - Study Questions Lesson 9
At the Pool of Bethesda, a man waited 38 years for healing that never came. Jesus bypassed the broken system entirely and spoke wholeness into existence with three commands: Rise. Take up your bed. Walk. This lesson uncovers six Old Testament shadows hidden in John 5:1-17 and reveals how Christ is the substance behind every one of them. Stop waiting for the water to stir—the Healer is here.
At the Pool of Bethesda, a man waited 38 years for healing that never came. Jesus bypassed the broken system entirely and spoke wholeness into existence with three commands: Rise. Take up your bed. Walk. This lesson uncovers six Old Testament shadows hidden in John 5:1-17 and reveals how Christ is the substance behind every one of them. Stop waiting for the water to stir—the Healer is here.
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Class #17: John 5:11-17 - Study Questions Lesson 9
This class will be taught Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. CST at the Brookfield Church of Christ. Tony Padgett is the Evangelist, Senior Minister, and Facilitator of the class. If you would like to watch the class live as it is being presented, you can go to YouTube at the following link: www.Brookfieldcoc.com
This class will be taught Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. CST at the Brookfield Church of Christ. Tony Padgett is the Evangelist, Senior Minister, and Facilitator of the class. If you would like to watch the class live as it is being presented, you can go to YouTube at the following link: www.Brookfieldcoc.com
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Class #18: John 5:11-18 - Study Questions Lesson 9
Presented March 1, 2026, by Tony Padgett at Brookfield Church of Christ, this lesson on John 5:11–18 traces the moment Jesus' healing of a lame man ignited a deadly controversy — not over the miracle, but over the Sabbath. When Jesus declared, "My Father is working, and so am I," He made a claim the religious leaders could not ignore: He was equal with God.
Presented March 1, 2026, by Tony Padgett at Brookfield Church of Christ, this lesson on John 5:11–18 traces the moment Jesus' healing of a lame man ignited a deadly controversy — not over the miracle, but over the Sabbath. When Jesus declared, "My Father is working, and so am I," He made a claim the religious leaders could not ignore: He was equal with God.
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Class #19: John 5:24-47 - Study Questions Lesson 9
Presented March 8, 2026, by Tony Padgett at Brookfield Church of Christ, Class #19 brings us face-to-face with Jesus' bold confrontation of His opponents in John 5:24–47. Jesus presents four unimpeachable witnesses — John the Baptist, God the Father, His miraculous works, and the Scriptures — to confirm who He truly is. Do you know God, or merely know about Him?
Presented March 8, 2026, by Tony Padgett at Brookfield Church of Christ, Class #19 brings us face-to-face with Jesus' bold confrontation of His opponents in John 5:24–47. Jesus presents four unimpeachable witnesses — John the Baptist, God the Father, His miraculous works, and the Scriptures — to confirm who He truly is. Do you know God, or merely know about Him?
What You'll LearnBiblical Faithfully-Backed Content
Each lesson will take a small portion of scripture for easy consumption. Infographics and podcasts will help you to learn the text. These visual and audio clues will help edify your experience.
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Tony Padgett, Facilitator
Every lesson will offer you the chance to take a quiz and play a study game or two. These new approaches will aid the excellent study of John.
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Tony and the Brookfield Church will offer strong Book, Chapter, and Verse studies that will build your understanding and faith.
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