John 7:25-53 The courageous act of the temple police and Nicodemus should be appreciated. The temple police are hired by the temple authorities and hence they had little power compared to the authorities. However, the temple police stood for truth no matter how insignificant they were. Similarly, Nicodemus was a
Continue readingJohn 7:1-24 When someone praises us for doing God’s work, let’s give God the glory. God’s work includes preaching & teaching, leading & administering, and serving. Verse 7: Jesus boldly confront the world and its evil nature, He speaks the truth in all circumstances, no fear. Verse 12: Some were
Continue readingJohn 6:52-71 Jesus knew what Judas was going to do to him.We can’t hide anything from Jesus. John 6:66 Many disciples turned back, and Jesus doesn’t seem to care, and came to the world to care. HE cares but doesn’t force over our decision. Simon Peter’s answer is so true.
Continue readingJohn 6:22-51 John 6:22-51 Jesus clearly describes His purpose of coming to this world, that is, to give eternal life to those who believe in Him. Material blessings are perishable (temporal). For example, the bread. Spiritual blessings are imperishable (eternal). Let’s focus on that which is eternal. This is a
Continue readingJohn 6:1-21 V 6:5,6 We believe Jesus like Philip for who HE is, but to believe HIM for what and how he does it’s hard. My knowledge is my enemy to believe on his action. My knowledge says 5+2=7 and not 5+2=5000. Yes my knowledge is my enemy and hindrance
Continue readingJohn 5:30-47 According to Jesus, abiding in His word (v.38), accepting Him & believing in Him to have eternal life (v.39), and love of God (v.42) are important. The Jews failed to exhibit this. They believed Moses but not Jesus. They searched the scriptures for eternal life but did not
Continue readingJohn 5:1-29 Jesus knew that the man had been ill for 38 years. This gives us an assurance that He knows what’s going on with us. And, for healing & deliverance, it just takes a second/minute. We may be rejected by people, but not by God who made us. Let’s
Continue readingJohn 4:39-54 John 4:48,49 when the noble man went to Jesus and asked for healing of his son, the first response of Jesus was like a scolding ‘except Ye see signs and wonders Ye will not believe. Yet the man was persistent and again asked Jesus ‘come down before my
Continue readingJohn 4:27-38 Jesus was purposeful during his earthly life, that is, to do the will of God who sent him and to complete God’s work (v. 34). The fields are ripe for harvesting, let’s partner with Jesus to complete God’s work for the glory of God. Some people were looking
Continue readingJohn 4:1-26 This passage talks about our spiritual thirst. Jesus revealed to this Samaritan women about her unsatisfied longing that only Christ can give. For Christ to satisfy our longing we should allow Him to talk to us, repenting our sins and accepting Him to cleanse us. This Samaritan women
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