Discovering Good News in John: A Creative Devotional Study Experience

by Pam Farrel, Jean E. Jones, Karla Dornacher (Illustrator)

Welcome to Your Interactive Journey Through John!

Whether you’re a new or longtime believer, you’ll gain a wealth of wisdom when you study the Gospels! In Discovering Good News in John , authors Pam Farrel, Jean E. Jones, and Karla Dornacher encourage you to revisit the story of Jesus’s life—and be transformed along the way.

This 10-week Bible guide illuminates John’s unique account of Jesus’s mission, ministry, and resurrection, calling you to pause and ponder each verse. You’ll be uplifted by Immerse your heart, mind, and soul in the life-giving truths of this Gospel! This new installment in the Discovering the Bible series will give you brand-new eyes that let you savor and cherish each detail John reveals about Jesus’s time on earth.

224 pages, Paperback

Published July 5, 2022

About the author

Pam Farrel and her husband, Bill, are the authors of Men Are Like Waffles—Women Are Like Spaghetti (more than 300,000 copies sold) and Red-Hot Monogamy. In addition, Pam has written 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband and The 10 Best Decisions a Woman Can Make. They are cofounders and codirectors of Love-Wise, an organization to help people connect love and wisdom and bring practical insights to their personal relationships.

Reviews

[Nola Lorraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third devotional I've completed in this series. I thought I knew John's gospel pretty well, but it's amazing how they brought out lots of little snippets I hadn't necessarily thought of before. For those who might be new to the gospels, there were a lot of helpful explanatory sections, but there were also insights for those who may have been Christians for a while. I especially liked the way the authors drew parallels between the prophecies and Jewish festivals of the Old Testament and showed how they foreshadowed things in John's gospel pointing to Jesus as the Messiah.

Although there are ten sections with five lessons each, I often spent more time on it, just doing a little chunk at a time. All of the subheadings are helpful, so you can choose how much you want to do each day.

As with the other volumes, I enjoyed the creative aspects of being able to colour in the bookmarks and full-page illustrations while meditating on that week's scripture.

If you like a thoughtful Bible study that also taps into your creative side, you'll enjoy this series.

[Amber Morrone · Rating 2 out of 5]

The authors put together a well researched Bible study. The questions are basic. The application and reflection sections are shallow. I was not very engaged with the lack of depth. I found it boring after a couple of chapters.

[Rebecca Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Discovering Good News in John has all the elements of a great Bible study and more. The three authors, Pam, Jean, and Karla, have combined their unique gifts to include creativity, commentary, and connection with God’s Word in an amazing and powerful way. This is a study designed with basic questions for new believers of all ages, yet it offers in-depth details, devotions, and applications for all stages of learners. I especially love that the authors share how the prophecies of the Old Testament are being fulfilled throughout Jesus’ life in the book of John. Karla’s creative illustrations also offer readers a way to colorfully express the powerful truths in John. There are fun surprises and too many “extras” to list, but this is truly a “creative, devotional study experience” filled with good news. I highly recommend it.