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Memorize: Eyewitnesses to the resurrection John 20 Key Verses: 9, 16-17, 19, 21-22, 29, 30-31 After Jesus’ hasty burial in a borrowed tomb just moments before the Sabbath period began, the disciples and His close companions observe the Sabbath. Just moments after the official Sabbath has ended Mary Magdalene goes to properly prepare Jesus body.Continue reading “John 20 – Day 20”

Memorize: Illegal trials and crucifixion John 19 Key Verses: 1, 11, 22, 26-27, 30, 34, 38 No concerns about coercive interrogation techniques back then. Flog the prisoner, then ask the questions. I guess most prisoners would blurt out whatever they could to get the flogging to stop, but not Jesus. He stays true to theContinue reading “John 19 – Day 19”

Lord’s betrayal and denial John 18 Key Verses: 6, 15, 27, 31 This is no shootout at the OK Corral. No resistance to arrest here. No swat team needed. Jesus walks out and surrenders. They show up ready for a fight, and Jesus gives Himself over to death. Remember, Jesus mission was to die forContinue reading “Day 18”

Extended prayer of Christ John 17 Key Verses: 3, 5, 15, 21 Eternal life is knowing the true God. When we know Him, we have eternal life. Life is about relationship. When we have relationship with the true God, we have life. It is eternal life because He is eternal. If I am part ofContinue reading “Day 17”

Believer’s comfort and joy John 16 Key Verses: 1, 7-8, 16, 33 Jesus continues to prepare His disciples for what is coming next: His death and burial. I have been with many people as they tried to prepare their families for their upcoming death. This is one of the hardest things to do. Often cancerContinue reading “Day 16”

John the Gospel of Belief 01. Jesus is the Word 02. Outstanding miracle at Cana 03. Heavenly birth taught Nicodemus 04. Need of Samaritan woman 05. Testimony to Jesus’ deity 06. Holy Bread of Life 07. Exclamation at the feast 08. Grace for adulteress defended 09. Opposition to removing blindness 10. Shepherd and His sheepContinue reading “Saturday, January 21, 2012”

Fruit of the vine John 15 Key Verses: 5, 12-14, 16 Jesus uses a picture from His culture that all the people of His day would have readily understood. Everyone knew about grapevines. They knew that pruning was necessary for fruit production. They knew what happened to a branch that was disconnected from the vine.Continue reading “Day 15”

Offer of Holy Spirit John 14 Key Verses: 1-3, 6, 16-17, 20, 27 As Jesus prepares to die, He knows His death is not the end. He will rise again and then return to Heaven with the Father. He knows that His death and then His leaving will be difficult for the disciples, so HeContinue reading “Day 14”

Last supper and discourse John 13 Key Verses: 5, 20, 30, 34-35, 38 In a culture that didn’t have modern sanitation, washing your feet when entering a house was common. It was usually done by the person with the lowest position in the household, often a servant or small child. Jesus assumes that position. HeContinue reading “Day 13”

Entry into Jerusalem triumphant John 12 Key Verses: 13, 25, 28, 44 “Save Us!” was the cry of the people of Jerusalem. They wanted freedom from the Roman rule. They were taxed too much and felt like their freedoms were taken away. Too many restrictions and regulations. Sound familiar? Death, Jesus’ death, was necessary. JesusContinue reading “Day 12”