Meeting God in John: Inspiration and Encouragement from the Fourth Gospel

by David F. Ford

Publisher:

Brazos Press

, 2026

Overview

A fresh introduction to the Gospel of John

● Get to know the character and teachings of Jesus
● Understand how John writes about eternal life
● Perfect for devotional use during Lent and Easter

Whether you’re reading John’s Gospel for the first time or returning to this beloved book of the Bible, Meeting God in John helps you experience the Fourth Gospel with fresh insight and deeper spiritual understanding.

David Ford, one of the world’s most respected theologians, offers an accessible introduction to John’s Gospel that speaks to Christians at every stage of their faith journey. This inspiring guide is filled with profound insights into the character and teachings of Jesus, revealing how the Gospel of John continues to transform lives today.

Meeting God in John explores the central biblical themes of John’s Gospel--God’s love, eternal life, and the revelation of Jesus as the Son of God. Each chapter includes reflection questions for personal Bible study or small group discussion, making this an invaluable resource for Sunday school classes, discipleship groups, and individual spiritual formation.

Simple yet profound, Meeting God in John is an invitation to anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of the Gospel of John, and through it, meet the God who is revealed in Jesus Christ.

From the Back Cover

A Fresh Introduction to the Gospel of John

Whether you are new to John’s Gospel or have read it many times, Meeting God in John will help you discover the unique significance of the Fourth Gospel.

Full of compelling insights, this accessible introduction invites you to meet the God who is revealed in Jesus. The book will help you to see the personality of Jesus with fresh eyes, to understand his impact on the first century and today. You’ll want to return to this book time and time again--whether during Lent or any other season of the year.

"Ford’s brilliant close reading of the Greek text enables those with different levels of expertise to plumb the depths and follow the flow of this drama of desire, of growing trust and of formation in a community of love."
--Ellen F. Davis, Duke Divinity School

"Ford has a deep and pervasive enthusiasm for John’s Gospel and has devoted a considerable portion of his life as a teacher and theologian to exploring and expounding its riches. Here is a summary of his wisdom in a book of manageable length for the ordinary reader."
--Janet Morley, author and poet

"Writing in accessible style for individual devotion and group reflection, Ford encourages us to become habitual readers of the Gospel of John and shows us that there is always more to find and be surprised by in it."
--The Right Reverend Michael Volland, Bishop of Birmingham

Product Details

• Title: Meeting God in John: Inspiration and Encouragement from the Fourth Gospel
• Author: David F. Ford
• Publisher: Brazos Press
• Print Publication Date: 2026
• Logos Release Date: 2025
• Pages: 208
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• ISBNs: 9781493453856, 9781587437069, 1587437066, 1493453858
• Resource ID: LLS:9781493453856
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2026-01-20T13:21:43Z

About David F. Ford

David Frank Ford (born 23 January 1948, Dublin) is an academic and public theologian. He has been the Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge since 1991. His research interests include political theology, ecumenical theology, Christian theologians and theologies, theology and poetry, the shaping of universities and of the field of theology and religious studies within universities, hermeneutics, and inter-faith theology and relations.