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The Gospel of John – Teachable Moments

Read John 18:13-18 Simon Peter followed Jesus, as did another of the disciples. … The woman asked Peter, “You’re not one of that man’s disciples, are you?” “No,” he said, “I am not.” – John 18: 15a, 17 (NLT) Following where Jesus is going can take us into uncomfortable places. We may find ourselves in hostile environments, like Peter; we…

The Gospel of John – Willing to Suffer

Read John 18:1-12 “I told you that I am he,” Jesus said. “And since I am the one you want, let these others go.” … But Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword back into its sheath. Shall I not drink from the cup of suffering the Father has given me?” – John 18:8, 11 (NLT) As Jesus’ final hours…

The Gospel of John – God in Us

Read John 17:25-26 [Jesus prayed] “I have revealed you to them, and I will continue to do so. Then your love for me will be in them, and I will be in them.” – John 17:26 (NLT) As Christians, God lives in us. As we experience the love of God for us, we in turn express it to others. The…

The Gospel of John – Unity in Christ

Read John 17:15-24 [Jesus said] “ I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.” – John 17:21 (NLT) On the evening of Jesus’ arrest, one of the things…

The Gospel of John – Belonging to Another World

Read John 17:16-19 [Jesus prayed] “They do not belong to this world any more than I do. Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth.” -John 17:16-17 (NLT) Having been called by Jesus, we no longer belong to this world. As the truth of God’s Word changes us, we become more and more unlike this…

The Gospel of John – Intercession

Read John 17:6-15 [Jesus prayed] “Now I am departing from the world; they are staying in this world, but I am coming to you. Holy Father, you have given me your name; now protect them by the power of your name so that they will be united just as we are.” – John 17:11 (NLT) While seated now at the…

The Gospel of John – Giving Glory Back

Read John 17:1-5 After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you.” – John 17:1 (NLT) Following Jesus means doing what he did. The Father glorified Jesus, and Jesus gave the glory back to the Father. So when God works through…

The Gospel of John – Peace

Read John 16:29-33 “I [Jesus] have told you these things, so that you may have peace in me. In this world you are going to have trouble. But be courageous! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 (NLT) God reveals things to us so that we know He is in control. Then we can have peace, even as events…

The Gospel of John – Sadness to Joy

Read John 16:16-28 [Jesus said] “Amen, Amen, I tell you: You will weep and wail, but the world will rejoice. You will become sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn to joy.” – John 16:20 (NLT) God’s ways are not our ways. When He acts, and we look on only with human eyes, we may be sad or disappointed. But God’s…

The Gospel of John – Trust the Spirit

Read John 16:12-15 [Jesus said] “There is so much more I want to tell you, but you can’t bear it now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth.” – John 16:12-13a (NLT) Since we are not yet in heaven, we are not ready for “all knowledge.” So the Holy Spirit brings us along gradually,…

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