Category: John

John 9:18-23 is about the interrogation of the formerly blind man by the Pharisees who question his healing and seek to discredit Jesus as the healer, ultimately revealing their spiritual blindness and refusal to acknowledge the miraculous power of Jesus. 18 The Jews did not believe that he had been blind and had received his…

John 18:2-3 is about the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot, who led a group of soldiers and officials to the garden where Jesus was praying, representing the moment when Jesus willingly surrendered himself to fulfill his destiny. 2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his…

John 11:33-44 is about Jesus displaying his power over death by raising Lazarus from the dead, illustrating his ability to bring spiritual renewal and new life to believers. 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. 34…

John 1:43-44 is about Jesus calling Philip to follow Him, demonstrating that God’s call to discipleship is personal and intentional, inviting individuals to leave their former ways and journey with Him. 43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from…

John 13:18-20 is about Jesus identifying Judas as the one who would betray him, foretelling the betrayal as part of a larger plan of fulfillment of scripture and divine authority. 18 I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But the Scripture will be fulfilled, ‘He who ate my…

John 14:18-21 is about Jesus comforting his disciples by assuring them that he will not leave them alone, promising to send the Holy Spirit as a constant presence to guide and teach them, and encouraging them to love him by obeying his commandments. 18 “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to…

John 13:8-10 is about Jesus teaching the importance of humility and submission by using the imagery of washing the disciples’ feet, conveying the idea that pride and self-righteousness must be set aside in order to be cleansed and truly follow Christ. 8 Peter said to him, “You shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered him,…

John 19:27-30 is about Jesus entrusting the care of his mother, Mary, to the disciple whom he loved before fulfilling his purpose on the cross, expressing his completion of the mission of redemption for humanity through his sacrificial death. 27 Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple…

John 18:8-9 is about Jesus asserting His divinity and protection of His followers when He declares to the soldiers seeking Him, “I told you that I am He; if, therefore, you seek Me, let these go their way.” 8 Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. So, if you seek me, let these…

John 12:37-38 is about the fulfilment of prophecy through the rejection of Jesus by the people, illustrating the blindness of those who did not recognize him as the Messiah despite the signs and wonders he performed. Though he had done so many signs before them, they still did not believe in him, 38 so that…