Behold and Believe: A Study of the Gospel of John by Marian Jordan Ellis

Who is Jesus? How one answers this question proves the most important thing about them. In Behold and Believe, a verse by verse Bible study of the Gospel of John, women will behold the glory of God revealed in Jesus Christ and experience His life-transforming power as they come to believe that He is the great I AM!

“We look to Jesus to be saved, but when we gaze at Jesus, we are transformed.” — Marian Jordan Ellis

John was a devoted follower of Jesus and eyewitness of His majesty! He beheld Christ's miracles, teachings, and suffering. John stood in awe inside the empty tomb and ate breakfast with the resurrected Lord. Through John’s testimony, we come to behold and believe that Jesus is indeed the Son of God and Savior of the World.

“These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31

In Behold and Believe, Marian Jordan Ellis leads participants verse by verse through the Gospel of John. Through the 8 weeks of Bible study and 9 video teaching sessions, she explains the Old Testament signs, symbols, and prophecies fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

“For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I myself will raise him up on the last day.”

— JOHN 6:40

Features and Benefits

Marian Jordan Ellis hopes to deepen your faith and lead you through a personal transformation as you behold the glory of God in Jesus Christ. 

  • • 8 Weeks of Homework (4 days per week)
    • 9 Video Teaching Sessions
    • Space to Pray and Process
    • Small Group Questions

  • • Verse by verse study of the Gospel of John
    • Discover how Old Testament prophecies are fulfilled in Christ
    • Deepen your understanding of the Gospel
    • Learn about the Jewish Feasts and how each point to Jesus
    • Explore the seven “I Am” statements of Christ

Marian Jordan Ellis is passionate about Jesus and helping women enjoy the victorious Christian life. She holds a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is the founder of This Redeemed Life Ministry and serves as the Director of Women's Ministry at Mission City Church in San Antonio, Texas.

In Behold and Believe, Marian draws upon her 20 years of teaching God’s Word, combined with numerous trips to the Holy Land to study the Scriptures, to bring the Gospel of John to life for the modern women. Her love for Jesus, fascination with Biblical history, and passion for fulfilled prophecy culminate in the study you hold today.

Marian lives in San Antonio, Texas with her husband Justin. They have three children: Andrew, Brenden, and Sydney and one spoiled dog, London. You can follow Marian on Instagram or Facebook @thisredeemedlife.

To learn more about Marian and her teachings visit This Redeemed Life.

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Testimonials for Behold and Believe

  • From now on I will read God’s Word with a new perspective because I see how all the stories of the Bible are all entwined as one big story of redemption.

    SARAH, 38

  • The retention rate was almost 100 percent week after week! Women arrived early, excited to learn.

    BECKY, 49

  • I personally experienced a revival in my relationship with Jesus and a deeper longing to understand the cultural, relational, and historical context of our savior Jesus Christ.

    JENNIFER, 32

  • My family is Jewish and for the first time in my life I’ve gained understanding into the Jewish origins of Christianity.

    HOLLY, 44

  • I would be willing to immediately do this study again … mind blowing!

    AMY, 25

  • I absolutely enjoyed every day of homework through the Gospel of John!

    LORI, 66

  • Marian is masterful at connecting scripture to present day life. She reveals the promise of Jesus in profound ways and shows how God’s word is so relevant in today’s world.

    ALEX, 29

  • This is the first Woman’s Bible study I’ve attended. I’m hooked. This is better than Netflix.

    JOANNA, 39

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