Jesus’ Farewell Discourse: A 12-Week Study (Knowing the Bible)

by Stephen Witmer

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2025

Overview

Follow Jesus and His Disciples on the Night Before the Crucifixion with This Engaging 12-Week Study of John 13–17

The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) “Gospel Glimpses” highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) “Whole-Bible Connections” show how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) “Theological Soundings” identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture.

In Jesus’ Farewell Discourse, Stephen Witmer leads readers in a deep, engaging study of John 13–17, the Gospel passages between Jesus’ public ministry and his crucifixion. Over the course of 12 weeks, readers will explore Jesus’ private ministry among the disciples, including his longest prayer to the Father, his declaration that he is “the way, the truth, and the life,” and the remarkable acts―such as washing the disciples’ feet―that displayed his extraordinary love.

Helpful Bible Study Resource: Features date and historical background, theological context for the Bible passage, “Whole-Bible Connections,” compelling reflection questions, and more

In-Depth: Ties the biblical text in with the whole story of Scripture, shows how each passage unveils the gospel, and illuminates the doctrines taught in each passage

Part of the Knowing the Bible Series: With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on every page of the Bible

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Key Features

• Leads readers in a deep, engaging study of John 13–17.
• Explores Jesus’ private ministry among the disciples.
• Ties the biblical text in with the whole story of Scripture.

Contents

Week 1: Overview
Week 2: Jesus Loved Them to the End (John 13:1–20)
Week 3: Jesus and Judas (John 13:21–30)
Week 4: A New Commandment (John 13:31–38)
Week 5: The Expression, Evidence, and Outcome of Jesus’ Love (John 14:1–31)
Week 6: Abiding in the Vine (John 15:1–17)
Week 7: Hated by the World, Part 1 (John 15:18–27)
Week 8: Hated by the World, Part 2 (John 16:1–15)
Week 9: A Call to Courage (John 16:16–33)
Week 10: The Prayer of Jesus, Part 1 (John 17:1–26)
Week 11: The Prayer of Jesus, Part 2 (John 17:1–26)
Week 12: Summary and Conclusion

Product Details

• Title: Jesus' Farewell Discourse: A 12-Week Study (Knowing the Bible)
• Author: Stephen Witmer
• Series: Knowing the Bible
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2025
• Pages: 96
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• ISBNs: 9781433599477, 1433599473
• Resource ID: LLS:JSSFR12KNWNGBBL
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-03-24T17:42:27Z

About Stephen Witmer

Stephen Witmer, (PhD, University of Cambridge) is the lead pastor of Pepperell Christian Fellowship in Pepperell, Massachusetts, a council member of the Gospel Coalition, and the cofounder of Small Town Summits. He writes for Desiring God and is the author of Eternity Changes Everything; A Big Gospel in Small Places; and The Preacher’s Greek Companion to Hebrews. He and his wife, Emma, have three children.