Monday, April 29 John 13:1-5 “He began to wash the disciples’ feet” Having loved his disciples throughout their three plus years together, he now loves them to the very end. The instrument of Jesus’ death is at the table with him, for the intention of betrayal has already entered the heart of Judas. In… Read more about Jesus in John’s Gospel
Jesus in John’s Gospel
Monday, April 22 John 20:19-23 “Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them!” As Jesus has revealed himself to Mary he now comes to the disciples. These men are gathered in fear behind bolted doors. They are certain that sooner or later the vengeful enemies of Jesus will seek them out, for Jesus had… Read more about Jesus in John’s Gospel
Jesus in John’s Gospel
Monday, April 15 John 18:1-18 “Jesus is arrested” Jesus moves into the events of his betrayal, arrest, trial, crucifixion and death with a calm courage, even anticipation. This is why he has come. Jesus is the central actor, the prime mover, throughout these events, not Judas or Annas or Caiaphas or Pilate, although their… Read more about Jesus in John’s Gospel
Jesus in John’s Gospel
Monday, April 8 John 12:12-19 “The news that Jesus was on his way swept through the city” Lazarus has been raised from the dead! The word is out! There are witnesses who have seen it. Now the One who raised him is on his way to Jerusalem in spite of all the earlier threats… Read more about Jesus in John’s Gospel
JESUS IN JOHN’S GOSPEL
Monday, March 18 John 10:22-24 “If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly” The Festival of Dedication or Hanukkah, sometimes called the Festival of Lights, came three months after the Festival of Tabernacles (during which Jesus had invited all who were thirsty to come to him – John 7 – and declared himself to… Read more about JESUS IN JOHN’S GOSPEL
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Download Monday, April 1 John 11:45-50 “What are we going to do?” Most of the miracles of Jesus led to a sharp division in the audience. The same occurs here. Many of the Jews in Bethany who witnessed the raising of Lazarus “put their faith in him” – one of John’s favorite phrases… Read more about JESUS IN JOHN’S GOSPEL
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Download Monday, March 25 John 11:1-7 “He whom you love is sick” There is an intimate tenderness in the announcement brought to Jesus that Lazarus, “he whom you love,” is sick. Each of the people in the home is identified. According to the story in Luke 10:38-42, Jesus had enjoyed the hospitality of… Read more about JESUS IN JOHN’S GOSPEL
Jesus in John’s Gospel
Download Monday, March 11 John 10:1-10 “I am the shepherd . . . I am the door” In verses 1-5, Jesus presents himself as the true shepherd of the sheep. He enters the sheepfold by the door, having been recognized both by the doorkeeper and by the sheep. But, there are also false… Read more about Jesus in John’s Gospel