Category: John

1 After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 And a large crowd was following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing on the sick. 3 And Jesus went up on the mountain, and there he sat down with…

12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Setting the Scene for John 8:12 In John chapter 8, we find Jesus teaching in the temple courts in Jerusalem. The scene is bustling with people…

16 So Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.” Setting the Scene for John 4:16 In John chapter 4, we find Jesus sitting by a well in the region of Samaria. It is midday, and the sun is high in the sky, casting a warm glow over the scene. Jesus is…

30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Setting the Scene for John 19:30 The scene in John chapter 19 takes place at Golgotha, the place of the Skull, where Jesus is crucified alongside two criminals. The Roman soldiers, led…

24 Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. Setting the Scene for John 16:24 In John chapter 16, we find Jesus speaking to his disciples in the upper room just before his crucifixion. The room is dimly lit by oil lamps, casting…

1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.” Setting the Scene for John 15:1 In John chapter 15, Jesus is depicted teaching his disciples in the evening after the Last Supper. The scene is set in the upper room in Jerusalem, where they had gathered for the Passover meal. The room…

1 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.” 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come…

40 Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” Setting the Scene for John 11:40 In John chapter 11, we find Jesus standing outside the tomb of his dear friend Lazarus. The scene is filled with a mix of emotions – grief, confusion,…

6 When Jesus said to them, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground. Setting the Scene for John 18:6 In John chapter 18, we find Jesus and his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane. The scene is set late at night, with the moon casting a soft glow on the olive…

66 After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. Setting the Scene for John 6:66 In John chapter 6, we find Jesus teaching a large crowd of people near the Sea of Galilee. The scene is set on a grassy hillside overlooking the sea, with the gentle waves lapping…