Category: Discipleship

The Hour Has Come — John 12:1-36

Today’s video covers John 12-1-36 and tells us that the path to glory runs straight through the cross. To sacrifice oneself is to find the glory of God. John 12:1–36 Mary Anoints Jesus at Bethany [1] Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came… Continue Reading “The Hour Has Come — John 12:1-36”

Life Through Death — John 11:38-57

Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead in chapter 11 to prepare His disciples for His own coming resurrection. The irony of this story is found in the fact that as one man is raised to life, another is marked for death. John 11:38–57 Jesus… Continue Reading “Life Through Death — John 11:38-57”

The Resurrection and the Life — John 11:1-37

Jesus deliberately delayed coming to Lazarus’s bedside, out of love. Also, the human emotions of Mary, Martha, and Jesus were real. There is much we can learn from Jesus’s resurrection of Lazarus. John 11:1–37 The Death of Lazarus [1] Now a certain man was… Continue Reading “The Resurrection and the Life — John 11:1-37”

One With the Father — John 10:22-42

John turns his attention from the things Jesus did to the question of Jesus’s identity at the end of chapter 10. From this point to the end of the Gospel, John will focus on our understanding of Jesus as the divine Son of God… Continue Reading “One With the Father — John 10:22-42”

The Good Shepherd — John 9:35-10:21

Jesus graciously found the man he healed from his blindness and ministered to him in grace after the Synagogue leaders excommunicated him. This kind of merciful grace makes Jesus the Good Shepherd.  John 9:35–41 [35] Jesus heard that they had cast him out, and having… Continue Reading “The Good Shepherd — John 9:35-10:21”

Sight and Blindness — John 8:48-9:34

Light brings sight where darkness has created blindness. Therefore, Jesus, the Light of the World, gives sight to the blind. His healing of the blind man physically points to the spiritual sight He brings to those who trust in Him. Today’s video explains. John… Continue Reading “Sight and Blindness — John 8:48-9:34”

Truth and Freedom — John 8:21-47

Jesus is the Light of the World, and the darkness has tried to overcome Him. It can’t. His truth shines brightly and brings freedom to all who abide in it. Our video explains.  John 8:21–47 [21] So he said to them again, “I am going… Continue Reading “Truth and Freedom — John 8:21-47”

Light of the World — John 7:45-8:20

Our reading in John’s Gospel today covers 7:45-8:20. In these verses, Jesus claims to be the light of the world. It’s also the section of the Gospel where we encounter a sinful woman receiving grace and being challenged to go and sin no more.… Continue Reading “Light of the World — John 7:45-8:20”

Rivers of Living Water — John 7:14-44

After Jesus challenged the religious leaders on the condition of their hard hearts, their opposition to Him and His ministry intensified. This is how the unbelieving world responds to the message of Christ because His message of truth holds them accountable for their sins… Continue Reading “Rivers of Living Water — John 7:14-44”

Many Turn Back — John 6:60-7:13

Will you continue following Jesus? is the question of John 6:60-7:13. We have to make the same decision as the disciples in John 6, for Jesus is the only one who has the words of eternal life. John 6:60–71 The Words of Eternal Life… Continue Reading “Many Turn Back — John 6:60-7:13”