Free Catholic Bible Study / John 1

The verse is confusing.
Now what?

You’ve read the passage. Maybe twice. But getting from “I read it” to “I understand what’s happening here” takes a little context. Start here.

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“What do you seek?”John 1:38 · Jesus’ first words in John

Gospel of John / Chapter 1

The Word Made Flesh

The free John 1 mini guide shown on an iPad and as printed pages

A free guide to John 1, with historical context, prayer, a closer look at the words that matter, and a Catholic way of reading it all.

Look closely at “Word,” “dwelt,” “light,” and “come and see.” Then sit with the first thing Jesus asks in this Gospel: what are you actually seeking?

  • 01The Story So Far
  • 02Today’s Lens
  • 03A Closer Look
  • 04Reflection
  • 05Come and See

Bring your Bible and somewhere to write. Coffee encouraged.

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In His Story: A Guide to the Gospel of John, shown as a printed book and on an iPad

The full guide

In His Story:
A Guide to the Gospel of John

Founding Reader presale · Opens October 27

All 21 chapters of John, with the context, the Catholic depth, and the room to write that the free guide only begins.

  • 21chapters of John
  • 150+pages
  • 20minutes a chapter
$49$58

Founding Reader price for the first 100 print copies (digital included) when the presale opens October 27. Joining the list is free and gets you in 24 hours early.

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Free guide vs. full guide

The free guide is
just a first look.
Here’s the rest.

2pages on John 1 in the free mini guide
7pages on John 1 in the full guide. Every chapter gets that depth.

All 21 chapters

The whole Gospel of John, one chapter at a time, in 150+ pages. Nothing skimmed, nothing skipped.

What’s actually happening here

A section-by-section walk through every chapter, so you know where you are and why it matters.

In Your Life

Honest questions that get down to the root. Not homework, but the kind you think about in the car later, or sitting in bed at night.

Catholic Lens

Where the chapter meets the Church you know: the sacraments, the Mass, and the tradition behind them.

Verse Catch

Space to track the verses that catch you off guard. By the end of John, you’ll start to see your own pattern.

Print + digital

The print copy includes complementary access to the full digital file. Read on your phone at lunch, write in the margins at night; seamlessly fit scripture into your current schedule.

About 20 minutes a chapter. Bring your Bible, a pen, and your cozy beverage of choice!

Start free with John 1
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There’s room
for you here.

Whether you’re opening your Bible for the first time, coming back after some time away, or ready to go deeper, there’s room for you here. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and yourself as you are.

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