Month: February 2016

(Read John 11 First) "Lord, he whom you love is ill." -John 11:3 The sisters were desperate. Their brother was fading fast. No hope. They had one shot to possibly sway Jesus into acting on his behalf. If it were you and I, perhaps we recite a few verses, maybe remind him of our church … Continue reading John 11: He whom you love →

(Read John 10) . . .the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. (John 10:4b) Do you know his voice? The saint is called to live in such intimate communion with Christ, that they know his gentle promptings and the exact pitch of his call. Simply coming to church on Sunday will not do … Continue reading John 10: Hearing Voices →

(Read John 9 First) "Go, wash in the pool of Siloam" (John 9:7) Before healing a blind man, Jesus finds himself in a conversation with the disciples surrounding the question of why such evil happens. Jesus, who in John 8 refers to himself as the the light of life, then gives this man his sight. … Continue reading John 9: Broken Miracles →

(Read John 8 First)  Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more." (v.11)                                           Notice how forgiveness, or lack of condemnation, comes before behavior. Jesus does all the … Continue reading John 8:Unthinkable Love →

(Read John 7) No one ever spoke like this man! John 7:46 This might be an understatement. Jesus has said some crazy stuff so far. In fact, not even his brothers believed in him (v.5) until after his death. Couple that with the amount of times the word kill is written in reference to him and … Continue reading John 7:Crazy God →

(Read John 6) 20But he said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid" John 6:20 Jesus gives peace in a way the world cannot. It is peace out of his identity. "It is I" that we find true peace, not man, myth, or media but creator God in which this peace rests. How … Continue reading John 6: Where You Trust God Least →

It is finally the weekend. Perhaps you missed a few days on our study through John. That is okay, it happens. Use Saturday and Sunday to catch up. I hope you have been enjoying it as much as I have enjoyed putting it together. I also hope God is moving in a fresh way in … Continue reading Keep Chasing (it’s the weekend) →

(Read John 5) 18This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God.  John 5:18 So here we are, five chapters into John and already people want to kill Jesus. … Continue reading John 5: Liar, Lunatic, or Lord? →

(Read Chapter 4) "7A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give me a drink." John 4:7 Much has been said about those from Samaria. They were outcasts. They weren't church folk. Yet, this is exactly who Jesus was interested in. Jesus illustrates his process of redemption through her. He engages … Continue reading John 4: A Simple Call →

(Read John 3 First) "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:17 Do you hear that gentle but demanding call from Christ? A call, not of condemnation, but of something greater. A call to a redeeming … Continue reading John 3: Less is More →