Category Archives: John

Everyone who starts a social media account usually wants to be known, respected, and remembered for something. This person is known for his insightful Bible messages. This company has a fantastic following because of his Bible archaeology documentaries. Jesus wanted … Continue reading →

Everyone had different expectations of what the Messiah would do when He came to Israel. Drive out the Romans. Make Israel great again. Reign righteously for ever. Reveal the secrets of our hearts? When the disciples came to Jesus at … Continue reading →

Do you remember the Magic Eye stereograms that were all the rage a few decades ago? You saw a poster with a jumble of colors, focused on a dot in the center, and soon a jet in 3D popped out … Continue reading →

Passing through Samaritan territory, Jesus did what Jews don’t normally do. He took time to start a conversation with a marginalized woman which started when He sat at a well asking her for water. She, surprised, asked, “How is it … Continue reading →

We are continuing the story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at a well. But the claims Jesus makes of Himself are not what she expects. When Jesus, tired by His journey from Judah midway to Galilee, asks for a … Continue reading →

In many places, racial, religious, and cultural differences divide us from one another. Jesus transcends these boundaries, bringing salvation to all peoples. In John 4, we see Jesus breaking through boundaries. John 4:1-3 gives the reason why Jesus is on … Continue reading →

There are times when people seem to be depending on you or praising you more than they ought, and you need to direct them to trust in Someone greater than yourself. Unfortunately, sometimes we’ll be full of ourselves when we … Continue reading →

In John 3:17 we see the contrast between the “saved” and the “condemned.” Condemnation implies that judgment has been passed upon us by the Judge, and we are all guilty of breaking God’s laws. If we are saved, we who … Continue reading →

In John 3, we have an interesting interplay of words here. The term “born again” is introduced, and as the chapter continues, it is expanded on with new words, such as Spirit (as opposed to flesh), everlasting life (as opposed … Continue reading →

Nicodemus, a respected Jewish teacher, meets with Jesus and starts of with a positive address to Him, though he saw Him only as a “teacher from God” (3:1-2). (Jesus is possibly referring to this title in 3:12-13, that He was … Continue reading →