John 1:1 But what happened before creation? What was going on before the “Big Shout”? We get the beginning of an answer in the first few verses of the Gospel of John in the New Testament. We get a glimpse into the character and nature of God. The Word, whom we learn in verse 14Continue reading “Before the Beginning”
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
Congratulations! You now are beginning to get a handle on John. I would suggest that you concentrate on chapters 14-21, since they are the newest. We will start Acts this coming week. I suggest that you go over John each day and focus on any Phrases that trip you up. Roll back and forth aroundContinue reading “Sunday, January 29, 2012”
John 21 – Day 21
Memorize: Final charge to Peter John 21 Key Verses: 7, 14, 17, 21, 24, 25 Seven of the disciples decide to go fishing and none of them catch anything. This is typical fishing! Too many men doing nothing and catching nothing. Jesus is waiting with breakfast on the shore and helps them catch an abundanceContinue reading “John 21 – Day 21”
John 20 – Day 20
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”
John 19 – Day 19
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”
Day 18
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”
Day 17
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”
Day 16
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”
Saturday, January 21, 2012
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”
Day 15
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”
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