In the Shadow of Calvary: A Bible Study of John 12-17

In his gospel, the apostle John provides a unique perspective on the public life and ministry of Jesus that is very different from the Synoptic Gospels by Matthew, Mark and Luke. One of the most distinctive features is the recording of what has been called the "Upper Room Ministry", which includes the so-called "High Priestly Prayer of Jesus. The content is even more poignant given that the events described occurred just a few hours before the cross. These chapters, John 12 through John 17, provide a fascinating insight into who Jesus was, his mission and purpose and his relationship with his God and Father and his disciples. This book explores these in twelve concise chapters, each written by a different author: CHAPTER ONE: THE REJECTED KING CHAPTER TWO: THE LAST PUBLIC APPEARANCES CHAPTER THREE: AN OBJECT LESSON IN HUMILITY CHAPTER FOUR: THE TRAGEDY OF JUDAS CHAPTER FIVE: THIS DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME CHAPTER SIX: DISCIPLESHIP – IT'S CHARACTER AND POTENTIAL CHAPTER SEVEN: THE PROMISE OF THE COMFORTER CHAPTER EIGHT: THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES CHAPTER NINE: THE DISCIPLE AND THE WORLD CHAPTER TEN: THE HOLY SPIRIT'S MINISTRY CHAPTER ELEVEN: THE FATHER HIMSELF LOVES YOU CHAPTER TWELVE: FINAL SUPPLICATIONS