Category: John

John 1:3-7 is about acknowledging that all things came into being through God’s power and light, and inviting us to walk in the light, spreading the message of truth and love. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and…

John 10:4-5 is about Jesus as the Good Shepherd leading his sheep, who recognize his voice, follow him, and do not follow the voice of strangers. 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. 5 A stranger they will not…

John 12:9-11 is about the reaction of the chief priests to the growing popularity of Jesus after he raised Lazarus from the dead, which led to their plot to kill both Jesus and Lazarus. 9 When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, they came, not only on account of him…

John 15:1-7 is about the metaphor of Jesus as the true vine and believers as the branches, emphasizing the need for believers to remain connected to Jesus in order to bear fruit and experience spiritual growth. 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.” 2 Every branch in me that does…

John 17:8-9 is about Jesus acknowledging that the disciples have received and believed in the words given to Him by God, and He prays for their protection and sanctification as they continue to fulfill their mission. 8 For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have…

John 2:24-25 is about Jesus knowing the hearts of people and not needing anyone to testify about humanity because He understood it completely. 24 But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people 25 and needed no one to bear witness about man, for he himself knew what…

John 1:34 is about John the Baptist testifying to the identity of Jesus as the Son of God. 34 And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.” Setting the Scene for John 1:34 The scene in John chapter 1 where John the Baptist declares, “I have seen and…

John 4:1-6 is about Jesus’ encounter with a Samaritan woman at the well, revealing his radical inclusion of all people, regardless of cultural or social barriers, in his message of salvation. 4 Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John 2 (though Jesus himself…

John 10:27-28 is about the intimate and steadfast relationship believers have with Jesus, where they listen to his voice and receive eternal life and protection from his loving care. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and…

John 11:1 is about the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, highlighting the power of faith and demonstrating Jesus’ authority over life and death. 1 Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. Setting the Scene for John 11:1 In John chapter 11, we…