Category: John

John 5:36 is about Jesus emphasizing that his miraculous works serve as evidence of his divine authority and connection to God, reinforcing the importance of faith and belief in him as the Son of God. 36 But the testimony that I have is greater than that of John. For the works that the Father has…

John 9:35 is about Jesus revealing himself as the Son of God to a man who was blind from birth, illustrating how faith and spiritual sight are intertwined in recognizing the true identity of Christ. 35 Jesus heard that they had cast him out, and having found him he said, “Do you believe in the…

John 11:18 is about the solidarity of friends and community during times of mourning and sadness, as people came to comfort Mary and Martha after the death of their brother Lazarus. 18 Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles off, Setting the Scene for John 11:18 In John chapter 11, we find Jesus and his…

John 16:31 is about Jesus revealing his awareness of his impending crucifixion and comforting his disciples by asserting his divine nature and unity with the Father. 31 Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? Setting the Scene for John 16:31 In John chapter 16, we find Jesus speaking to his disciples in the upper room…

John 2:15-17 is about Jesus cleansing the temple as a demonstration of his authority and commitment to restoring the purity of God’s house and worship, while challenging the materialistic and corrupt practices that had pervaded it. 15 And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and…

John 4:25-26 is about Jesus revealing his true identity as the Messiah to the Samaritan woman at the well, demonstrating that true worship transcends cultural barriers and is based on a personal relationship with Him. 25 The woman said to him, “I know that Messiah is coming (he who is called Christ). When he comes,…

John 6:16-24 is about Jesus walking on water, demonstrating his power over nature and emphasizing the importance of faith and trust in him even when facing life’s storms and challenges. 16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. 18 The…

John 7:24 is about encouraging people to judge fairly and justly, rather than judging by outward appearances. 24 Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment. Setting the Scene for John 7:24 In John chapter 7, we find Jesus in the midst of a heated debate with the religious leaders in Jerusalem during…

John 9:2-3 is about Jesus explaining that the man born blind was not the result of sin, but an opportunity for God’s work to be displayed through him. 2 And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “It was not that this…