Category: John

Read John 14:15-31

This passage is jam-packed with nuggets and blessings. Re-read it several times until you feel the peace of God descending on you.

This is one of those passages that will speak to each of us a little differently. It would be great to be sitting in a discussion group with you so we could share our insights. Instead, feel free to write in the comments at the end what spoke to you most about this Bible text.  Continue reading “John 14:15-31 – Jesus’ Gift to Us”

Read John 14:1-14

Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. The disciples are a little concerned because they don’t know where Jesus is going. All of this discussion has been so confusing. By now, they should have been clear on who Jesus was. His mission was clear–to seek and save the lost. Yet, it seems, the disciples are still a little unsure. Continue reading “John 14:1-14 Jesus is the Only Way”

Read John 13:31-38

God’s timing is always perfect. Today as I read and reflect on this passage it is February 14 (Valentine’s Day). You’ll be reading this a day late, but that’s okay, it’s a great message for any day of the year. How fitting that Jesus’ would be telling us to love each other. Continue reading “John 13:31-38 – Love Each Other”

Read John 13:18-30

Jesus spilled the beans. He wanted to show how Scripture was being fulfilled by betrayal in their midst. Can you imagine how the disciples felt when they heard one of them would turn against Jesus, their friend? I was unclear whether or not at the time Jesus proclaimed it–did Judas know himself. The passage makes it sound like Satan entered Judas at that moment. What did that look like exactly? In the movies, we’ve often seen devil eyes to be like red hot flames or glowing embers. Did Judas take on a new appearance on the outside, or was he just burning up on the inside? Continue reading “John 13:18-30 – The Bad Guy”

Read John 13:1-17

Yet again, Jesus is setting an example for us. We may have heard Jesus referred to as the suffering servant. This is one example we have of Jesus taking on the role of a servant to demonstrate for his disciples something they should learn and do.

It was done in silence. Jesus rose from the table and moved from disciple to disciple. Leave it to Peter to break the silence with his question. Peter didn’t understand the significance of what Jesus was showing them. Good leaders become great when they can master the art of servanthood. Jesus needed to use this as a teachable moment they would understand and remember. Continue reading “John 13:1-17 – Wash Up”