Category: John

John 20:17-18 is about Jesus telling Mary Magdalene not to cling to him as he has not yet ascended to the Father, but to go and tell his disciples that he is ascending to his Father and their Father, his God and their God. 17 Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for…

John 3:28-30 is about John the Baptist humbly acknowledging that his mission is to prepare the way for Jesus Christ and joyfully recognizing Jesus’ role as the ultimate Savior, calling for a decrease in his own influence as Jesus must increase. 28 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ,…

John 4:7-16 is about Jesus engaging in a conversation with a Samaritan woman at a well, demonstrating acceptance, love, and the offer of living water to all, regardless of social or cultural barriers. 7 A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” 8 For his disciples had…

John 6:5-6 is about Jesus testing his disciples’ faith and understanding of his power to provide abundantly by asking Philip about where to buy bread for a large crowd, even though Jesus already knew what he was going to do. 5 Lifting up his eyes, then, and seeing that a large crowd was coming toward…

John 8:7-11 is about Jesus challenging a crowd accusing a woman caught in adultery by urging anyone without sin to be the first to throw a stone at her, revealing mercy, forgiveness, and the importance of self-reflection before judging others. 7 And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them,…

John 1:2-3 is about affirming the eternal existence of Jesus Christ as the Word of God who was with God in the beginning, through whom all things were created. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.…

John 10:1-30 is about Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd who cares for and protects his flock, emphasizing his loving relationship with his followers and their ability to recognize and follow his voice. 1 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another…

John 11:23-26 is about Jesus comforting Martha, teaching her that belief in Him is the key to eternal life and resurrection, and that those who believe in Him will never truly die. 23 Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” 24 Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in…

John 11:40-43 is about Jesus demonstrating his authority over death and emphasizing the power of faith through the miraculous raising of Lazarus from the dead. 40 Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” 41 So they took away the stone. And Jesus…

John 12:13-15 is about the crowd welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem with palm branches, symbolizing their recognition of Him as the long-awaited King and Messiah. 12 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King…