(REFLECTIONS ON John 15:1-27) In today’s Scripture, Jesus gives another “I am” statement, saying, “I am the true vine.” His Father, God, is the vinedresser, and we are the branches. Jesus then emphasizes that we as the branches need to abide in Him, meaning that as the branches we need to stay connected to Him as the true vine. That […]
(REFLECTIONS ON John 14:15-31) 27 “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” What is the peace that Jesus gives and why is it different than the peace that world gives? […]
(REFLECTIONS ON John 14:1-14) As Jesus shared with His disciples that He would leave them, we can imagine the panic, the concern, and even the disappointment that they felt. The teacher that provided them with the words of life, that is eternal life, the Messiah, the anointed one that would bring revival to the kingdom of […]
(REFLECTIONS ON John 13:21-38) Judas was one of the 12, one of Jesus’ disciples, and although Jesus knew that Judas would betray Him, He chose Him anyway. This speaks to the life of sacrifice, obedience and faithfulness of our Lord, Jesus Christ. He knew, but He chose Him anyway. Who would do such a thing? But, […]
(REFLECTIONS ON John 13:1-20) Jesus knew His power, the power given to Him by the Father. He also knew that His time on earth was limited, as He would be returning to the Father. Knowing His power and His time left on earth, Jesus taught the disciples an important lesson about leadership, and being a servant […]
(REFLECTIONS ON John 12:20-50) In the previous section of Scripture, the Pharisees said to one another, “You see that you are not doing any good; look, the world has gone after Him.” (v.19) How interesting that today’s Scripture begins with a reference to some Greeks among the Jews who were going up to worship in Jerusalem. […]
(REFLECTIONS ON John 12:1-19) According to the Pharisees, “the world has gone after Him.” This was their concern, that they would lose grasp and hold of the Jewish religion. If the world has gone after Him, what would be left for them, what would be left of their political arrangements with the Romans? If the world […]
(REFLECTIONS ON John 11:45-57) The chief priests and the Pharisees were waiting for the Messiah, the one that would restore Israel. However, the chief priests and the Pharisees had their own expectations for the Messiah, and wanted the Messiah to be someone that fit within their expectations and structures. They expected someone who would uphold the […]
(REFLECTIONS ON John 11:1-44) Up to this point, in the Gospel of John, we have seen Jesus talk about being born again, not by the flesh, but of water and the Spirit, which shows that in Jesus there is no boundary between the physical world and the spiritual world. We have seen Jesus crossing cultural boundaries, […]
(REFLECTIONS ON John 10:22-42) 24 The Jews then gathered around Him, and were saying to Him, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” The Jews, likely referring to the Jewish leaders that are questioning Jesus about His works, want to know from Jesus Himself, if He is […]