Category: John

John 5:2-9 is about Jesus healing a man at the pool of Bethesda, demonstrating his power and compassion to bring healing and restoration to all who believe in him. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Aramaic called Bethesda, which has five roofed colonnades. 3 In these lay a…

John 15:20 is about the disciples being reminded that if the world persecuted Jesus, they should expect the same treatment, as a disciple is not greater than their master. 20 Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you.…

John 8:31-42 is about Jesus calling out the Jews who do not believe in Him, emphasizing the importance of abiding in His teachings to truly know the freedom and truth that comes from being a faithful follower. 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you…

John 1:12-13 is about the incredible truth that anyone who receives Jesus and believes in His name has the right to become children of God, not by physical descent, human decision, or a husband’s will, but by being born of God. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he…

John 20:30-31 is about affirming that Jesus performed many other signs and miracles beyond what are recorded in the scriptures, but the ones that are written serve the purpose of revealing the truth that Jesus is the Son of God, and by believing in him, one may have life in his name. 30 Now Jesus…

John 11:3 is about the sisters Mary and Martha sending a message to Jesus about their brother Lazarus being sick, symbolizing their faith in Jesus as a healer and their hope for his intervention in their time of need. 3 So the sisters sent to him, saying, “Lord, he whom you love is ill.” Setting…

John 12:45 is about Jesus declaring that seeing Him means seeing the one who sent Him, emphasizing the inseparable connection between Jesus and God the Father. 45 And whoever sees me sees him who sent me. Setting the Scene for John 12:45 In John chapter 12, we find Jesus in the final days of His…

John 3:27 is about recognizing and accepting that all authority and power comes from God alone, emphasizing the importance of humility and understanding one’s place in relation to God. 27 John answered, “A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven.” Setting the Scene for John 3:27 In John chapter…

John 15:5-7 is about the importance of abiding in Christ, acknowledging our dependence on Him for spiritual nourishment and fruitfulness, and the power of prayer when rooted in a deep relationship with Him. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears…

John 17:25 is about Jesus expressing his desire for God the Father to reveal His love to humanity so that they may know Him deeply and believe in Jesus. 25 O righteous Father, even though the world does not know you, I know you, and these know that you have sent me. Setting the Scene…