Category: John

John 11:1-4 is about Jesus demonstrating his power over death by allowing Lazarus to die so that he could raise him back to life, ultimately showing that he is the resurrection and the life. 1 Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was…

John 11:3-7 is about the deep love and faithfulness of Jesus towards his friends, demonstrating that despite the circumstances of illness and death, he is present and active in bringing about greater glory and belief in himself as the Son of God. 3 So the sisters sent to him, saying, “Lord, he whom you love…

John 12:1-12 is about Jesus entering Jerusalem triumphantly, fulfilling prophecies as the long-awaited Messiah, demonstrating humility, and foreshadowing his sacrificial death on the cross for the salvation of all mankind. 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 So they gave…

John 12:27-36 is about Jesus acknowledging the turmoil and inner conflict he is experiencing in fulfilling his purpose, ultimately surrendering to God’s will and shining as a light for the world despite the impending darkness of his crucifixion. 27 “Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’?…

John 13:1-35 is about Jesus washing His disciples’ feet as an act of humility and servanthood, teaching them the importance of showing love and serving others with humility. 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…

John 15:18-19 is about the inevitability of facing persecution and rejection as followers of Christ, emphasizing the contrast between the values of the world and the values of God’s kingdom. 18 “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.” 19 If you were of the world, the world…

John 20:24 is about doubt and skepticism being overcome by faith and witnessing the miraculous resurrection of Jesus Christ. 24 Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. Setting the Scene for John 20:24 The scene in John chapter 20 is set in a room where the…

John 5:20 is about the special and intimate relationship between Jesus and the Father, highlighting how the Father loves the Son and shows him everything He does, thereby mirroring the love and communication that exists within the Trinity. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing. And…

is about the Jews accusing Jesus of blasphemy for claiming to be the Son of God, demonstrating their lack of faith and understanding of his divine nature. 33 The Jews answered him, “It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make…

John 15:1-9 is about Jesus using the metaphor of a vine and branches to emphasize the importance of believers staying connected to him, as he is the source of life and fruitfulness, and abiding in his love through obedience to his commandments. 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.” 2…