Category: John

37 On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’ 39 Now this he said about the Spirit,…

20 “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word,” Setting the Scene for John 17:20 In John chapter 17, we find Jesus praying to God in the Garden of Gethsemane. The scene is set late at night, with a full moon casting a soft…

4 We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. Setting the Scene for John 9:4 In John chapter 9, we find Jesus and his disciples walking through the streets of Jerusalem. As they pass by the temple, they come across a…

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. 2 During supper, when the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas…

18 “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.” Setting the Scene for John 15:18 In John chapter 15, Jesus is speaking to his disciples in the upper room just before his crucifixion. The room is dimly lit by oil lamps, casting a warm glow on the faces…

13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. Setting the Scene for John 16:13 In John chapter 16, Jesus is…

5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. Setting the Scene for John 3:5 In John chapter 3, we find Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council, seeking out Jesus under the cover of…

13 No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. Setting the Scene for John 3:13 In John chapter 3, we find Jesus having a profound conversation with Nicodemus, a Pharisee and member of the Jewish ruling council. The scene takes place at night, with Nicodemus seeking out…

7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. Setting the Scene for John 16:7 In John chapter 16, we find Jesus speaking to…

26 “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. Setting the Scene for John 15:26 In John chapter 15, Jesus is gathered with his disciples in the upper room in Jerusalem, just before his…