Tag: John

• 22 Apr 2023

  Revelation – Chapter 1

  Prologue 1 The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and…
• 20 Apr 2023

  The Book of Revelation

  The Book of Revelation, is the final book of the New Testament and the only apocalyptic form book in the Bible. It was written by John while he was exiled in Patmos. The book is highly symbolic and presents a series of visions and messages from Jesus Christ to John, who is instructed to write…
• 22 May 2021

  The Gospel of John – I Am The Light of the World

  Seven times in the gospel of John, Jesus makes the powerful statement beginning with the phrase “I am.” These comments echo the words of God to Moses in Exodus 3:14 – “14 God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’”.…
• 22 May 2021

  The Gospel of John – A stones throw away

  Jesus’ response to a trap sprung by the Pharisees is masterful. Though He alone has the moral authority to execute the woman for her sin, Jesus instead chooses forgiveness. This highlights a major concept of Christian ethics: just because one has the power to do something does not mean it’s the best option. All sinners…
• 17 May 2021

  The Gospel of John – ”Who is the Jesus you trust?”

  We reach a milestone in this passage of scripture in the plot to kill Jesus. Jesus continues to criticise the local religious leaders, who are unable to successfully arrest Him. This leads the people to wonder: are the Scribes and Pharisees in agreement with Jesus or too weak to stop Him? That crisis of confidence…
• 5 May 2021

  The Gospel of John – ”Right Judgement”

  A strong spiritual challenge issued by Jesus against the religious leaders of Jerusalem is the theme of the next section of John chapter 7. Jesus makes the point that obedience is a necessary aspect of learning. The resistance of the scribes and Pharisees is ultimately a matter of rebellion, not knowledge. In the same way,…
• 3 May 2021

  The Gospel of John – Trust God’s timing

  On one level, John 7:1-13 functions to set the stage for the rest of chapters 7 & 8. It also reveals to us some wrong views about Jesus that the Jewish people. Jesus’ own brothers, had about Him. But a careful look at these verses also reveals that Jesus is both Messiah and Lord. Which fits in…
• 12 Aug 2020

  The Gospel of John – Do not be driven by selfishness

  This section of scripture uncovers the true motivation of the crowd following Jesus: selfishness. This passage is part of a long dialogue where Christ clarifies the meaning of His miracles. Jesus has just explained that He, Himself, is the ”Bread of Life” which people are meant to seek. In response, the people complain amongst themselves.…
• 23 Jul 2020

  The Gospel of John – I Am the Bread of Life

  As we continue through Chapter 6 of the Gospel of John, we find that the people are still showing more interest in the spectacle of Jesus miraculous works rather than the message and meaning intended in His works. They are seeking but they do not seek the truth. Follow this series on the Gospel of…
• 7 Jul 2020

  The Gospel of John – Walk on Water

  This is the by far one my favourite signs and wonders Jesus performs. In this part of John’s account of the Gospel, Jesus walks on water, we’ll get to the details in a bit. There are similar accounts of this story in the Gospel of Matthew 14:22-33 and Mark 6: 45-52, but it is only…