Category: John

John 16:12 is about Jesus telling his disciples that there is much more he wants to teach them, but they are not yet ready to receive it, hinting at the continuing revelation and guidance of the Holy Spirit. 12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. Setting…

John 9:34 is about the Pharisees’ reaction to the blind man who was healed by Jesus, where they cast him out of the synagogue for acknowledging Jesus as a prophet. 34 They answered him, “You were born in utter sin, and would you teach us?” And they cast him out. Setting the Scene for John…

John 1:9-11 is about how Jesus, the true light, came into the world but was rejected by his own people, showing the importance of accepting and recognizing the true source of light and salvation. 9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and…

John 11:1-11 is about Jesus receiving news of Lazarus’ illness, deliberately delaying his visit in order to demonstrate God’s power through the resurrection of Lazarus, and teaching his disciples the importance of faith. 1 Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was Mary…

John 11:9-10 is about the importance of walking in the light of God’s guidance and timing, avoiding stumbling in darkness by following His direction and staying in step with His purposes. 9 Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours in the day? If anyone walks in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees…

John 13:2-7 is about Jesus humbly demonstrating the importance of serving others by washing his disciples’ feet, emphasizing the lesson of humility and selflessness in leadership. 2 During supper, when the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him, 3 Jesus, knowing that the Father had given…

John 15:1-10 is about the importance of abiding in Christ, being nourished by Him like branches on a vine, and the necessity of remaining connected to Him in order to bear fruit and experience the fullness of His love and presence. 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.” 2 Every…

John 16:2-3 is about preparing the disciples for persecution by warning them that those who harm them will think they are offering a service to God. 2 They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. 3 And they…

John 19:22 is about Pontius Pilate asserting his authority by declaring Jesus as the King of the Jews despite the objections of the chief priests, emphasizing the fulfillment of Jesus’ identity as the prophesied Messiah. 22 Pilate answered, “What I have written I have written.” Setting the Scene for John 19:22 The scene in John…

John 21:17-24 is about the disciple John verifying the accuracy and authenticity of his own testimony regarding Jesus Christ and affirming the truthfulness of his gospel account. 17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do…