Outline of Gospel of John
I. Prologue: The Incarnate Word (1:1–18)
II. The Signs of the Messiah (1:19–12:50)
A. John the Baptist’s witness and the first week of Jesus’ ministry (1:19–2:11)
B. Jesus’ ministry in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to Gentiles (2:12–4:54)
C. Mounting Jewish opposition, additional signs (5:1–10:42)
D. The final Passover: the ultimate sign and the aftermath (11:1–12:19)
E. The approaching Gentiles and the Messiah’s rejection by the Jews (12:20–50)
III. The Farewell Discourse and the Passion Narrative (13:1–20:31)
A. The cleansing and instruction of the new messianic community and Jesus’ final prayer (13:1–17:26)
B. Jesus’ arrest, trials, death, and burial (18:1–19:42)
C. Jesus’ resurrection, appearances, and sending of his disciples (20:1–29)
D. Purpose statement: Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God (20:30–31)