We need to depend on God in everything because apart from him we cannot do anything (vv. 4, 5). Conversely, anything we do on our own is “useless”. “Apart from me you can do nothing” (v. 5). We need to stay in constant touch with him so that we will
Continue readingThe Holy Spirit is our advocate. He will be with us forever. He is the spirit of truth who will teach us and remind us the teachings of Jesus. Welcome Holy Spirit ! When the disciples are confused with Jesus talking about going away, he promised them ‘Spirit of Truth’,
Continue reading“Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and in fact, will do greater works than these” (v. 12) The disciples/followers will do the works of the master/leader and greater works than the master/leader. Classic example to empowering leadership.
Continue readingThe essence of true discipleship is loving one another just as He has loved us (vv. 34-35). Who can be the disciples of Jesus? Those who have love for one another. The good shepherd who leaves behind ninety nine sheep to go in search of the one lost sheep did
Continue reading“I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe that I am who I am. Very truly I tell you, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me”. We need to accept God
Continue readingJohn 12:20-50 Jesus finally says in this passage that the hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. How neat it would be if we wait for God’s appointed time in our lives? +1 for Phillip and Andrew working as a team (v 22). John is blunt
Continue readingJohn 12:1-19 When the great crowd was shouting, “Hosanna!” (Means “Hooray for Salvation!”), Jesus was not carried away by their praise instead he found a young donkey (poor man’s chariot) and sat on it. Jesus responded to their praise by humbling himself. As a result, the Father glorified him. Do
Continue readingJohn 11:38-57 Martha believed that Jesus would heal Lazarus but could not believe that Jesus would raise Lazarus to life. Many times we also put Jesus in a box and underestimate his power. He is all-powerful God. Nothing is too difficult for Him. When Priests and the Pharisees were informed
Continue readingJohn 11:1-37 In this chapter, we see an exceptional characteristic of Thomas. We knowThomas as “Doubting Thomas,” but here we come to know him as a “Risk-taker.” When other disciples were afraid of the Jews, Thomas said to them, “Let us also go, that we may die with him” (v.
Continue readingJohn 10:22-42 V.31 says “the Jews took up stones again to stone him.” V.42 says “many believed in him.” These two verses clearly points out that not everyone would believe in Him. Sometimes as Jesus did, we have to escape from the hands of the people who do not believe
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