Category Archives: John

John’s Gospel: 6:41-46 (“Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph?”)

(John 6:41-42 ESV)  41 So the Jews grumbled about him, because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.”  42 They said, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How … Continue reading

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John’s Gospel: 6:36-40 (“All that the Father gives me.”)

(John 6:36-37 ESV)  36 “But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe.  37 All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.” … Continue reading

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John’s Gospel: 6:15-35 (“I am the bread of life.”)

(John 6:15 ESV)  15 Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself. Many of the Jews were desperately unhappy with Roman rule. Moreover, … Continue reading

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John’s Gospel: 6:1-14 (“This is indeed the Prophet”)

(John 6:1-3 ESV) After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias.  2 And a large crowd was following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing … Continue reading

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John’s Gospel: Reflections on Chapter 5

Let’s reflect a bit on the character of Jesus as revealed in this chapter. Jesus healed a man lame from birth on the Sabbath. He had no hope of being healed by the medicine of the day. And hopping in … Continue reading

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John’s Gospel: 5:17-47 (“Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him”)

(John 5:17-18 ESV)  17 But Jesus answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.”  18 This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, … Continue reading

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John’s Gospel: 5:1-17 (“I am working”)

(John 5:1-3 ESV) After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.  2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Aramaic called Bethesda, which has five roofed colonnades.  3 … Continue reading

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John’s Gospel: Questions for Chapter 5:16-47

John Lesson 9 Questions “Jesus, the Son of God”    John 5:16-47 1.    Why were the Jewish leaders trying to kill Jesus? 2.    How does Jesus explain why he does what he does?  Note the personal relationship between Father and … Continue reading

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John’s Gospel: 4:46-54 (“Go; your son will live”)

(John 4:45-50 ESV)  45 So when he came to Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him, having seen all that he had done in Jerusalem at the feast. For they too had gone to the feast.  46 So he came again to … Continue reading

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John’s Gospel: Questions for Chapter 4:46-5:17

John Questions Lesson 8: Jesus, The Healer John 4:46-5:17  Why does John report this exchange between Jesus and the official?  It seems that Jesus is looking for a faith that doesn’t have to see a miracle to believe.  Why is … Continue reading

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