[Jesus said] “I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.” – John 15:1-2 (NLT) As Christians still in this earthly life, we all need work. God the Father watches over our…
Read John 14:22-31 Jesus replied, “All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them.” – John 14:23 (NLT) Jesus lived among us to show us what love and service look like, so that we would have a model for how to obey His…
Read John 14:15-21 [Jesus said] “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later…
Read John 14:8-14 [Jesus said] “You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father.” – John 14:13 (NLT) This is an amazing promise, and the reason we often end our prayers with “in Jesus’ name.” But the “so that…” is key. We are to ask for…
Read John 14:1-7 [Jesus said] “When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.” – John 14:3 (NLT) Jesus’ intention for us is to be with Him now and forever. Most of us are looking for the forever (heaven), but many of us often forget that we can…
Read John 13:31-38 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+13%3A31-38&version=NLT [Jesus said] “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” – John 13:35 (NLT) We are not very lovable, and we are not willing to love others, at least not the sacrificial way Jesus intends, except by the grace of God. So our love for others will be a…
Read John 13:21-30 When Judas had eaten the bread, Satan entered into him. Then Jesus told him, “Hurry and do what you’re going to do.” – John 13:27 (NLT) Jesus is troubled for Judas; he is still trying to reach Judas; But at some point, when Judas’ mind is made up and he refuses to change, Jesus allows Satan to…
Read John 13:1-11 Jesus replied, “You don’t understand now what I am doing, but someday you will.” – John 13:7 (NLT) Sometimes the Evil One attacks our assurance of God’s love, forgiveness and salvation. Often this happens when things in our lives aren’t going as expected. This is when it is most important for us to trust in God’s guidance,…
Read John 12:44-50 Jesus shouted to the crowds, “If you trust me, you are trusting not only me, but also God who sent me. For when you see me, you are seeing the one who sent me. I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no…
Read John 12:37-43 Many people did believe in him, however, including some of the Jewish leaders. But they wouldn’t admit it for fear that the Pharisees would expel them from the synagogue. For they loved human praise more than the praise of God.- John 12:42-43 (NLT) Believing in Jesus has consequences. It will change the way some people receive us…