Did you know?
•The author is John the son of Zebedee and Salome (sister of Mary, Jesus’ mother).
•Was one of Jesus’ inner circle of three(James and Peter the other 2)
•Was a fisherman, lived in Capernaum, •John and his brother James were christened Sons of thunder by Jesus.
•Referred to himself as the disciple whom Jesus love
. Ministered longer than the other apostles who were eye witnesses to the life and ministry of Jesus.
•He played an active role in the Jerusalem church
•Served as pastor of the church at Ephesus.
•It is believed that he wrote the gospel when he lived in Ephesus.
Other Books by John: 1John, 2John, 3 John, Book of Revelation
Also John was Jesus’ cousin
. Was one of the first five disciples of Jesus
.His mother Salome was an aunt to Jesus
. His gospel is the fourth gospel in the new testament
John also expressed Jesus as
. The WORD
. Light
. Lamb of God
. Life
. Son of God
. The king of Isreal
