Brian N. Tebbutt 
Pastor John 
A Practical Interpretation of St. John’s Gospel

Puzzled by John? This exciting book illuminates the Gospel in a completely fresh way. Reading and working with it will deepen fellowship and skill in pastoral care. The text is mined for gems of insight into ourselves, and as a rich resource of ample illustrative material for preachers and teachers. Poetry, prose, and hymn references abound.
Pastor John elucidates the first four chapters of John’s Gospel, presenting new insights into the text in a way that involves us in the story. When we read, we come nearer to Jesus, who is always with us anyway! A guide is provided for understanding ourselves, experienced by sharing with each other. Precise guidance is given for workshops, where all contribute something of themselves in the light of the text.
This experience of John’s Gospel is illuminated using the latest way of reading the text. What the story means is conveyed in detailed Bible study. It becomes real for us, and this reality is explored by understanding the process of reading and observing our reactions to the text. John’s Christ becomes central to who we are.

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Brian Tebbutt is a Methodist minister devoted to deep pastoral care focused in the church and its groups. Experienced as a trained counselor and chaplain, he has related the message of John’s Gospel to the growth of faith. He has been teaching leader at the Oxford Christian Institute of Counselling and the founder of Group Experience in Methodism. He combines biblical insights, a narrative critical reading of the texts, and a psychodynamic understanding of persons.