Last week we studied the first part of John 8. Today, we will study the second part. To recap from last week, Jesus continues in teaching people who He is and how they should respond to Him. Like we have learned in previous lessons, man struggles with his limitations as a human being. We respond … More Experience Hope, Part 2
During this tumultuous time in our world, the best thing we can do is to not lose hope! But it’s so easy to drop the ball, isn’t it? I have been doing pretty good with it until yesterday. I realized that if someone dies, family and friends can’t come together to celebrate them. This is … More Experiencing Hope, Part 1
Read John 8:21-30. Jesus continues teaching the crowds. He is preparing everyone for the main event that will be taking place in John 19-20. He is doing everything possible to make sure people are understanding who He is and what it means to believe. QUESTION: What does Jesus say in verse 21 that will probably … More Eyes That Can See
Read John 8:12-20. We learn a great deal about Jesus in these nine verses. Let’s unpack all the nuggets of truth that will help us to know Him. This rich knowledge will then transform our hearts and mindsets as we learn to trust and follow. INSIGHT: While it’s important to gain head knowledge as we … More The Light From Within
Today’s scripture study, John 7:53-8:11, has some background to it. From a commentary I read, these verses were not a part of the original manuscript of John’s Gospel. The style and wording are a bit different from the rest of scripture in John’s book. It is not clear why it has been added at a … More The Verdict: Not Guilty!
Read John 6:60-71. In our last lesson, we studied the conversation Jesus had with many people who were fed with a couple fish and some bread. He went on to tell how He is the bread of life. We discovered how patient He was with them. They had a difficult time understanding what He was … More Know and Believe
Read John 5:31-47. We continue to deepen our knowledge of who Christ is. I pray that this Christmas will be awe-inspiring for you. These verses are a continuation of Jesus speaking on who He is. Remembering from last week’s lesson, Jewish leaders continued to oppose who Christ says He is. Instead of retaliating, He continues … More The Lamb Of God
As we read today’s scripture lesson, John 5:16-30, may God deepen your readiness in celebrating His birth. We are going to learn, from Jesus Himself, who He is. As He goes about in His ministry, we see that He irritates the Jewish leaders. So much so that they want to kill Him! In my Bible, … More The Son of God
Read John 5:1-15. After healing a young boy from afar, we read how Jesus travels around the region sharing who He is. We see that there was a healing pool in Jerusalem where many sick people waited and waited for the stirring up of the water. When it bubbled up, you had to be the … More Steps to Authentic Healing
Go ahead and read John 4:43-54. Today’s reading is Jesus’ second miraculous sign recorded. The first was when He changed water into wine at the wedding in Cana. Now, we will see how Jesus has great power. He has the ability to heal illnesses. Notice how He doesn’t even have to be present to heal. … More Impeccable Timing
Carol J German 