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John 8:58
The Argument Begins
Jesus is speaking to the Jews who believed in him (8:31) and there begins an argument as Jesus speaks about knowing the truth and the truth setting them free. The Jews said they have never been slaves of anyone; so … Read the rest
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Let us look at the last night of Jesus on earth. John devotes Chapters 13 to 19 to the last twenty-four hours of Jesus on earth.
I Am He!
We find Jesus predicting his betrayal to the Twelve. Then he makes this statement:
… Read the rest“I am
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John himself said about the crucifixion: “The man who saw it has given testimony, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, and he testifies so that you also may believe (John 19:35).” See also 21:24. Jesus had earlier told them … Read the rest
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The word “witness” is one of the great key-words of the gospel of John. In this gospel John presents several witnesses to testify to the supreme place of Jesus, his divinity, and his mission.
The word “witness” first occurs in the very first chapter of … Read the rest
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Matthew Henry divides the conversation Jesus had with the Samaritan woman (John Chapter 4) into four heads:
The above … Read the rest
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John 3:1—15
Nicodemus came at night to see Jesus. He was a member of the Sanhedrin—the supreme Jewish religious court—and probably did not want to become unpopular with them by being seen during the day with Jesus.
Nicodemus Is Shocked
Nicodemus is respectful to Jesus … Read the rest
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John 1:43—51
When Philip told Nathaniel they had found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote Nathaniel reacted in an unexpected way. He couldn’t believe that the Messiah would come from Nazareth. The reason was Nazareth was … Read the rest
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Jesus took time to talk with individuals during his ministry. In John’s gospel we have a record of many conversations that Jesus had. Each one of them impacted the people to whom he talked with. Here let us look at Jesus’ Conversation with Philip.
“Follow … Read the rest
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Jesus—Waiting for Your Verdict
The key word in John’s gospel is believe. It is used 98 times.
We find John constantly giving the response of people to what Jesus said and did. Some believed in him. Some hated him. Some rejected him. Others tried to … Read the rest
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John’s gospel was written after A.D. 70 when Jerusalem city and the temple were destroyed by the Romans. All other gospels were written before that date.
This gospel is like the highlights of a world cup final. The key moments … Read the rest
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Two disciples: “Rabbi, where are you staying?”
Jesus: “Come, and you will see.” – John 1:38, 39.
Jesus is inviting you to have a personal relationship with him. The gospel of John will help you to do so. Can you imagine: It … Read the rest
Links to all posts in the series John’s Gospel Easy Notes
Lesson 1: Introduction to The Gospel of John
Lesson 2: The 7 Signs John Chose to Present Who Jesus Is
Lesson 3: The Gospel of Belief
Lesson 4: Philip–The Man Jesus Found
Lesson 5: Nathaniel–The Man Who Sat Under the Fig Tree
Lesson 6: … Read the rest
We all love to run our own lives independently. But in David we find a man who tried his best to seek God for guidance in all situations of his life.
Of course he sinned and failed in the case of Bathsheba, Uriah, and the census he took of the Israelites to name a few … Read the rest
The promise of God will never fail. But the difficulty comes when there is delay in its fulfilment.
David was anointed by Prophet Samuel at a very young age. David and all who knew him understood what that meant. After Saul, David was to be king.
Yet hardships and trouble followed him wherever he went. … Read the rest
A loud voice like a trumpet. The sound of the waves all around is drowned. Alert, John turned around to see the voice that was speaking to him.
Now John was someone who saw Jesus as the Son of God with keener eye and clarity than anyone else (John 1:14, 20:31). Yet God had to … Read the rest
Why does Jesus not give us a glorious vision of himself more often? Like the one he gave to John in the island of Patmos (Revelation 1:12–16). Let us try to think on this.
One, God is holy. We cannot even imagine the awesome greatness and splendor of his holiness. If God doesn’t shield us … Read the rest
The resurrection of Jesus is a call and a reminder. It is a reminder that when Jesus died all those who believe in him also died with him. It is a call to apply that death in our life.
In a sense we do not fully understand, we too died with Christ. It does not … Read the rest
The picture most of us have in mind about Jesus is limited. We often think of him as a gentle person. True. He was so while on earth, and even now he is caring and compassionate. Yet we too need, like John in exile in the Island of Patmos had, a vision of the risen … Read the rest
Speakers often raise questions which provoke thought. Such questions are primarily asked not to seek an answer but to hit really hard at the thinking patterns of the audience. We find such a question in Paul’s speech before King Agrippa.
He asked, “Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead … Read the rest
“Son of man, can these bones live?”
God is not in the business of being a God of dead men’s bones. Here in a dramatic message to Prophet Ezekiel God showed him how he was going to bring life to a dead nation–dead both in their national identity and spiritually as well.
“Son of man, … Read the rest
Obedience is a key that unlocks many promises in the Bible. Several people desire to enjoy the benefits of these promises. But often they miss the part that demand obedience from their part.
The risen Lord promised, “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age (Matthew 28:20).” This is … Read the rest
Our prayers reveal who we really are. It shows very clearly how big or small our understanding of God is. It also shows how selfish and self-centred most of our prayers are.
In the light of these thoughts let us look at a very different kind of prayer. It shows us the true heart of … Read the rest
Has anyone approached you to believe in their faith? If so, think about all that they told you. What difference did you find about their faith and your faith in Jesus Christ?
Whether you realised it or not is the resurrection of Jesus from the dead is that one thing that is undeniably what is … Read the rest
Are you a true believer? Have you really experienced the resurrection? If so, your heart will be set on things above. Your focus and obsession will not be on earthly things (see Colossians 3:1–4).
We are called to see what is the exalted position of Jesus in heaven. We are also called to understand that … Read the rest
The tomb holds great significance in the life of Jesus.
He died like a little child falling asleep into his heavenly Father’s arms with the prayer every little child was taught by a Jewish mother to pray as he was retiring to sleep at night (Psalm 31:5, Luke 23:46).
He then got a borrowed tomb … Read the rest
This same Jesus will come back (see Acts 1:11).
He and not another. What a blessed hope. That is the last message the disciples got as they looked up into the sky.
The certainty of his coming is assured. The manner of his coming will be the same way he went up to heaven.
Why … Read the rest
Have you ever wondered what the risen Lord would tell you if he meets with you today? He would say “Follow me!”
He said that to Peter twice in rapid succession (see John 21:19 and 22). To Peter the call was very clear. He was to follow his Master to death. Legends say Peter was … Read the rest
“But that night they caught nothing (John 21:3).”
The risen Lord chose a moment of the disciples’ failure to reveal himself. There are moments when our experience and expertise fails. It was so for those experienced fishermen of Galilee that night.
Now the best part of the incident is that Jesus is still the loving … Read the rest
Jerusalem was where Jesus was crucified. Two disciples made their way to Emmaus on Sunday evening after the crucifixion. The seven mile journey was long, but more lonely that day as they were sad and their faces downcast.
The risen Lord drew near to them, talked with them and walked along with them. He does … Read the rest
“For I know that you are looking for Jesus (Matthew 28:5).”
The resurrection message is for those who are looking for Jesus! The women could have easily stayed at home that morning. Like how the disciples did. But their coming to the tomb was the expression of a deliberate attempt to look for Jesus.
How … Read the rest
