Highlights of The Gospel of John

We continue on daily in the teaching of God's Word and the fellowship with one another, to God be the Glory!

John 1
So very much about Jesus -
He is the Word of God
He was with God in the beginning
He is the light of men
He made the world
He was rejected by His own
He gives the privilege to become children of God to those who believe in His name
He took on human form and lived among mankind
He is full of grace and truth
He has made God known to us
He is the lamb of God
He takes away the sin of the world

V:43 Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.”

I too will follow You Lord, for you are worthy.


John 2
John 2:8b "so the servants followed his instructions". I am amazed how the servants obeyed Jesus, no questions no complaints just obedience. Jesus told them to fill up six stone jugs used for jewish ceremonial washing. They each could hold up to twenty to thirty gallons!!! that is heavy!! Sometimes when the Lord has given me instructions I ask too many questions!! How? and Why? I complain its too heavy Lord! I can"t do it! the instuctions you have given me are to diffcult! But just like these jugs of water I can be filled with the Holy Spirit The living water!! to accomplish the work the Lord has given me to do, be a godly woman to love my husband to train my children in the ways of the Lord! to minister to others. All I have to do is follow his instructions and he will turn the water into wine!!

John 3

V.15...that whoever believes in Him (Jesus) may have eternal life.

What happened to make it possible for someone to have eternal life?

V.16....For God sooo loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

This is one of my favorite verses in the bible. It's that kind of love that keeps me more & more wanting to know my Savoir.......also I pray every day that my unsaved family members will one day believe in Jesus, and have eternal life

John 4

Vs 34. Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.

Vs 36. “And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life. That both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.

Vs 38. “I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labors.”

Jesus is the only one who finished all the work His Father gave Him, however we were chosen to do His will also and we have a job to do. His Word is living and active and the only way we are able to use it properly is if we read it and meditate on it as it transforms us to be more like Him. This is our spiritual food. As He chooses to bless us as we go out to do His will, He gives us opportunity to reach unsaved people and give out the gospel. The harvest is ready and he just needs us to plant seeds because He does all the work. Let us all rejoice together, Praise Him!

John 5

Many gave witness to the life saving power of Jesus Christ in their lives!!!

Jesus asserts His authority in this chapter. He is persecuted for healing on the Sabbath and says vs17 "My Father is working until now and I Myself am working" The Jews knew He was claiming full deity- equality with God. He tells them that God has given Him the authority to judge so that Jesus may be honored and those who believe in Him will escape judgement. Jesus also says that He has witnesses to this Truth...John the Baptist, His miracles, the Scriptures and Moses. He tells them they dont believe in Him though He comes in His Fathers name but they will believe others who come in their own names.(vs 43)

Isnt that so true....over the centuries people have believed those who claim to have the "truth" and the "answers" and have followed them to hell instead of following the One Truth into Eternity with the God who loves them!

John 6

But Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 6:68

Peter reminds us there is no other to go to when we are in the desert and in the mist of our trials, when we feel lonely, fearful, hurt, lost, confused. There is no other to praise when we are rejoicing either!! Peter reminds us there is nowhere else to go but to our Lord!

John 7

Jesus said: "If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water" (John 7:37-38). Christ spoke of the Holy Spirit, who would make His home in every believer. So when we invite Jesus intor our lives, the Flow finds us and we find the Flow. From then on, we receive of the living water. The Holy Spirit carries us along by a power and purpose greater than ourselves.

Father, thank You for Your Spirit; fill us with Your love and power. Change us into Christ's own image, moment by moment...Amen.

John 8

This was an awesome Chapter, Many reminders for me regarding my actions as a Christian...

- Stop judging others. It is not my place to judge, only to forgive as I myself have been forgiven.

- Jesus is the light in the middle of the darkness. As A Christian - do others see that light in me????

- Be faithful and patient - God has the perfect plan and it is in his time, not my own.

- THE TRUTH WILL SET ME FREE!!!!! AMEN
(all freedom comes at a price, Jesus thank you for paying that price for my freedom)

John 9

• it was your eyes he opened

At first we are all blind like the man in this chapter and once we believe in God then that is removed and we are able to see the light just as the man was able to see everything for the first time.

John 10

Our Shepard!! Our Resurrected Savior!!!

He is the gate for His sheep, the good Shepard, knows the name of each of His sheep and leads them, He walks ahead of His sheep, He voluntarily sacrificed His life for His sheep, through Him His sheep are safe and saved, He wants to give His sheep a rich and satisfying life, He is more powerful than anyone or anything else (I love that!!).

His sheep: follow, believe, listen, know their Shepard, have eternal life, cannot be snatched away!!!

"I am the good Shepard; I know my own sheep, and my sheep know me."

All Praise, Glory, Honor, Worship, to Him on this Good Friday day as we remember all Our Good Shepard sacrificed on Calvary for us His sheep......

John 11

This story illustrates the importance of being in God's Word constantly, and digging deep to find the true meaning. God says He is faithful to bring new truths and understanding to us each time we enter into His presence, and ask the Holy Spirit to help us gain knowledge and wisdom through the Word. This study helps each of us do just that, and for that I am more than thankful.

Mary and Martha heard the words from Jesus' mouth but failed to see the true meaning:

Jesus said, "Your brother will rise again."

Martha heard and replied, "I know he will rise again in the Resurrection at the last day."

What Jesus really meant was that her brother would rise TODAY!

The disciples also missed the true meaning:

Jesus said, "Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him up."

The disciples heard and replied, "Lord, if he sleeps, he will get better."

What Jesus was meant was he was dead. He previously told them this sickness would not end in death but that they would see the Glory of God if they believed.

The take away for me is that we can only see, hear, and believe to the point of our current understanding, and it is only though searching and study that we will increase our ability to understand what God truly means. (Personally, I have read this many times but TODAY is the first time it sunk in that Caiaphas prophesied that Jesus would die for the Jewish nation and the children of God everywhere. I always thought he plotted to kill Jesus simply because he was worried he would lose his power and position.)

Once again, God bless each one of you, our time in His word, and our ability to share what we see, hear, and believe.

May your wisdom and blessings increase today,

John 12

When Mary poured the whole pint of expensive oil on Jesus feet and wiped them with her hair, the sweet smell filled the whole house. Jesus said to Judas Iscariot, the betrayer "leave her alone, this is in preparation for my burial. The poor you will have always but you will not always have me." His hour had begun at that point.

Those who hated Jesus also wanted to kill Lazarus because when Jesus raised him from the dead, many believed in Jesus. Jesus spoke of his death, unbelieving people and judgment of his words. The Jewish authorities planned on arresting Jesus so he did not travel openly in Judea but he stayed with the disciples in Ephraim.

Jesus steps were ordered of God and he did what the Father told him.

All of this was divinely appointed by God.

John 13

How intimate is our relationship with Christ. Isn't wonderful

to know of the love that God has for each of us. He took his own

into the upper room and shared truths with them. He talks about his love

for us and how we are to live, the provisions he has made and the relationships between

us and Him.

What love. And then He gives us the command to love one another as He has loved us.

How else will the world come to know Christ if they do not experience His love flowing through us.

His disciples are to be know for their love.

John 14

Jesus explains how He is one with His Father, how, He is going to prepare a place for us and when He is done He will come back and get us. And if we know Him, we know the Father too. He says He will give us His Spirit, to help us, to give us wisdom when we ask. He will never leave us alone.

Jesus tells us that they that love Him, keep His commandments and obey them, those who don't do not love Him, and have no part with Him. He tells us not to be afraid, not to be troubled at heart, “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give....."

Thank You Lord, for all You have given us. May You be glorified in us today.

John 15

Todays passage brings me joy, as I would like to think of myself as a pretty good gardner, not one green thumb but two! Thank you Lord!
God says apart from me you can do nothing, Oh do we all know how true that is. I don't think we would want to do it any other way!
"But if you remain in me and me in you, you may ask for anything", Lord let me bring you Glory in the things I do and say.
"Remain in my love...you will be filled with my joy,Yes your joy will overflow!" My heart smiles to know the unending joy God gives me everyday.
Lord I pray, let me produce the loving fruit that would be pleasing YOU.
Sisters have a wonderful weekend and may it be flowing with Gods fruit

John 16

Verse 13: " When the spirit of truth comes he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future." This verse, referring to the Holy Spirit spoke to me because without the Holy Spirit in my life I am unable to stay strong, I need a refilling of him each and everyday!!! What a beautiful verse.

Verse 33: "So you have sorrow now but I will see you again; then you will rejoice and no one can rob you of that joy". We live in a world full of sorrow and pain but we have to remember that this is only temperary, PRAISE GOD!!!!! Until Jesus comes back we will have trials, sorrows and pain but we have to think of the future and realize that this is not the end, we have to keep walking our Christian walk and sharing the Gospel for when our time is up here on this earth we will see Jesus face to face. HOW AMAZING IS THAT!!!!

Thank you Lord for blessing me with such a wonderful group of ladies that truly love you. I pray that you will continue to bless us with this group and in our everyday walk with you. It's not always easy but I know with the strength that you give us we are able to do it!! I love you Lord Jesus and thank you for everything you have done and continue to do. Jesus it's in your name I pray... AMEN!!

John 17

Vs.14-15 made me think of todays world..."I have given them YOUR WORD and the world hates them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not". And then Jesus in His loving kindness asks God to not take us out of this world (there are soooo many more souls to be won), but to keep us safe from the evil one.

All of these trails we face as christians are for the glory of God!

John 18

The Shepards ultimate sacrifice for His sheep.

It was dark...the soldiers came with torches and lanterns.

Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane....Judas knew right where to find Him.

Jesus told the soldiers 3X I AM (declares His deity John 8:58, Ex3:14)....they ALL fell backward to the ground. His power and authority overcame them.

It happened during the Passover....not before not after....Jesus came to be our Passover Lamb. Jesus The Good Shepard laying down His life for His sheep (John 10:11)...

The Divine Plan.....

We are all prone to abandoning Christ during times of uncertainty. Peter who had just taken out his sword to protect Jesus. Denied Him 3X. He loved Jesus....He walked very close to Jesus.....He had promised that he would die for Jesus...

Jesus knows our hearts...He knows what we are going to do...just like He knew with Peter....He doesn't deny us or disown us...instead He provides a way for us..

Jesus, Our High Priest, Our Savior, Our Shepard....help us to be strong, courageous woman. Help us to stand up for you in a world that denies you more and more. Give us boldness and love to share all that you have done for us with others....in Jesus name. Amen.

John 19

Jesus' last words...."It is finished." (vs30)
His cry from the cross announced that not only had His suffering come to an end but also that His redemptive work was eternally accomplished. All that He had come to achieve in His human life was finished. Done!!

We can do nothing to add to His sacrifice. Christ's self-giving death was all-sufficient. We have stretched out our empty hand of faith, and GOD in HIS grace puts into it the gift of eternal life. Thank you Jesus!

Jesus, the suffering that you endured on our behalf causes me to bow my head in quiet gratitude. God, I lift up my heart to YOU in worship....Father, that we may always be filled with wonder because of the magnitude or Your love and grace! Amen....

John 20

The Resurrection:

My thoughts: What struck me is how faithful the women (all the Marys’) were; they were the last to leave the crucifixion and the first to come to the tomb I pray to be as faithful as the women and never doubtful- for I know He lives.

“Peace Be with You”, I pray to always remember that the Lord wants us to dwell in peace, to not let anything or anyone steal your peace and joy.

John 21

for me it was wonderful how Peters love of Jesus as Lord stood out when he jumped in the water after Jesus..." it is the Lord!!" and Jesus asked him three times a question..." do you love me?" and that stands out because 3 times before Peter had denied Jesus...Jesus loves...all of us...for always