Category: John

9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. Setting the Scene for John 1:9 In John chapter 1, we find the scene set in the Judean wilderness, where John the Baptist is baptizing people in the Jordan River. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as people from all walks…

18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. Setting the Scene for John 3:18 In John chapter 3, we find Nicodemus, a Pharisee and member of the Jewish ruling council, seeking out Jesus…

18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. Setting the Scene for John 4:18 In John chapter 4, we find Jesus sitting by a well in the region of Samaria. The scene is set…

19 The woman said to him, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. Setting the Scene for John 4:19 In John chapter 4, we find Jesus sitting by a well in the region of Samaria. The scene is set in the middle of the day, with the sun shining brightly overhead. Jesus is weary…

19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” Setting the Scene for John 20:19 In John chapter 20, we find the scene where…

9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. Setting the Scene for John 15:9 In John chapter 15, we find Jesus gathered with his disciples in the upper room in Jerusalem, just before his crucifixion. The room is dimly lit by oil lamps, casting a warm glow…

1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. Setting the Scene for John 13:1 In John chapter 13, the scene is set in…

1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” Setting…

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 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. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light…

22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Setting the Scene for John 20:22 In John chapter 20, we find the scene where Jesus appears to his disciples after his resurrection. The disciples are gathered together in a room, filled with fear and uncertainty…