John responded, “No one can receive a single thing unless it’s given to him from heaven.” v. 27 For Christ to increase in our lives we must first realize that everything we are and everything we have comes from Heaven. Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father of lights. Our operating base … Continue reading Receiving, Realizing, Decreasing – John 3
Category: John
Truth – John 14.6
John 14:6Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. “It’s impossible to tolerate brazen lies, told straight to your face. Human nature rebels against it.” Irina Ratushinskaya, “Grey Is The Color of Hope” The ongoing act of open dishonesty and … Continue reading Truth – John 14.6
Eyes To See – John 21:7
That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. There are experiences and happenings in our lives that simply illustrate Lord Jesus’ work within … Continue reading Eyes To See – John 21:7
What Charge? – John 18:30
They answered him, “If this man were not doing evil, we would not have delivered him over to you.” This is categorically NOT an accusation. It is an assumption that Pilate will submit to whatever they have decided. They have no rational, supportable accusation against Jesus. There is no charge. They are simply working to … Continue reading What Charge? – John 18:30
Willful Blindness – John 9:40-41
Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard these things and asked Him, “We aren’t blind too, are we?” “If you were blind,” Jesus told them, “you wouldn’t have sin. But now that you say, ‘We see’ — your sin remains. Since they refuse to admit their willful blindness regarding Who Jesus really is, … Continue reading Willful Blindness – John 9:40-41
To Whom Shall We Go? – John 6:67-68
So Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God." Yesterday I received word of the moral … Continue reading To Whom Shall We Go? – John 6:67-68
The Name – John 20:31
But these are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in His name. John ends his book with the clear emphasis on life through faith. It is by believing in Jesus Christ THE Son of God that we have life in … Continue reading The Name – John 20:31
Chicken Hearted – John 19:8
When Pilate heard this statement, he was more afraid than ever. Pilate is really a chicken at heart like most all of Jesus detractors and many of His disciples. It is our earthbound fear that controls so many of the stupid decisions we make. Our fearful, finite, earthbound perspective rules our hearts and determines our … Continue reading Chicken Hearted – John 19:8
Questioning – John 18:23
Jesus answered him, “I have spoken openly to the world. I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all Jews come together. I have said nothing in secret. Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them; they know what I said.” When he had … Continue reading Questioning – John 18:23
Unity – John 17:20-21
I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in Me through their message. May they all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You. May they also be one in Us, so that the world may believe You sent Me. Christian unity is founded upon a … Continue reading Unity – John 17:20-21
Speaking Openly – John 18:20-21
“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered him. “I have always taught in the synagogue and in the temple complex, where all the Jews congregate, and I haven’t spoken anything in secret. Why do you question Me? Question those who heard what I told them. Look, they know what I said.” The irony … Continue reading Speaking Openly – John 18:20-21
Holy Father – John 17:11
And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. How significant that God the Son made manifest in the flesh, Jesus Christ, … Continue reading Holy Father – John 17:11
The Glorifying Spirit of God – John 16:13-15
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare … Continue reading The Glorifying Spirit of God – John 16:13-15
Love is a Command – John 15:17
This is what I command you: Love one another. Our love for one another follows a command. We are commanded to love. We don't tend to think of love in such terms. Our view of love is squishy, fuzzy, warm and spontaneous. Our eyes meet, our hearts are unexpectedly joined and we ‘feel’ love or … Continue reading Love is a Command – John 15:17
Death Overcome – John 12:10
But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also.... Are they serious? Just how much do they assume to accomplish by killing one who has already experienced death and been raised from it. I can only imagine Lazarus dying with laughter whenever he heard of the threat. 'Been there. Done that. Wearing the … Continue reading Death Overcome – John 12:10
Faith and Glory – John 11:40
Jesus said to her, “Didn’t I tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” The glory of God as displayed in the miraculous is only visible through eyes of faith. Anyone can doubt and miss God's glory. All who have faith in Christ Jesus have the awesome privilege of witnessing … Continue reading Faith and Glory – John 11:40
The Amazing Promise – John 11:26
And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” The profundity of this claim cannot be gainsaid. It is almost unfathomable. We are of a race of creatures who die. It's all we know. From the time a baby is born all who know him understand that eventually he will … Continue reading The Amazing Promise – John 11:26
Jesus’ Perspective on Suffering – John 9:3
“Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” Jesus answered. “This came about so that God’s works might be displayed in him." We are still today surrounded by disease and suffering. Those with physical handicap are no less common in our world of doctors, nurses and hospitals than they were in Lord Jesus’ day. Theologians are … Continue reading Jesus’ Perspective on Suffering – John 9:3
The Fickleness Of Family – John 7:5
For not even His brothers believed in Him. Imagine the deep personal strength of Lord Jesus. His own brothers won’t believe Him and thus must consider Him a liar. It is they and their mother, as described by Mark, who made an effort to put a stop to His ministry in its infancy. (Mark 3:20-21, … Continue reading The Fickleness Of Family – John 7:5
Acknowledging Jesus – John 7:13
Still, nobody was talking publicly about Him because they feared the Jews. As I read this one simple verse, it hit me that we have a very similar dynamic happening in our business culture today. You can talk about God. You can discuss Allah. You can refer to religion in the workplace. These are all … Continue reading Acknowledging Jesus – John 7:13
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