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John

This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of John. They are sorted according to when they were written, with the most recent first. To see them in their biblical order, select them from the menu.

the Word became flesh

God, the Word, Took On Flesh – John 1:1-4, 14a

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Jesus is the Word, was in the beginning, is with God, is God, and took on human form. He has life in himself, and is the light of the world.

believe in his name

To All Who Believed in His Name – John 1:12

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Jesus is God, clothed in humanity. He came as the light of the world. And all who believe in his name will have eternal life.

The Tabernacle Fulfilled

The Tabernacle Fulfilled – John 1:14

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At Mt Sinai, God instructed Israel to build a tabernacle, a place to meet with him. But, In Jesus, we see this Tabernacle fulfilled.

Signs that reveal Jesus' glory

Signs that Reveal Jesus’ Glory – John 2:11

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The seven 'signs' of the gospel of John are recounted to reveal the glory of Jesus, and to lead people to believe in him.

For God so loved the world

For God So Loved the World – John 3:16

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For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

he must increase, but I must decrease

He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease – John 3:30

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He must increase while I must decrease. That should be my goal in serving Christ. To deflect attention away from myself and toward him.

streams of living water welling up into eternal life

A Spring of Living Water – John 4:13-14

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Jesus invites us to take from him living water that will spring up in us to eternal life. It will satisfy, unlike the water of this world.

worship in spirit

Worship in Spirit and in Truth – John 4:23-24

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The worship that God wants from us is not just an outward expression. Real worship happens when I bow down before him in adoration.

we have heard for ourselves

We Have Heard for Ourselves – John 4:42

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"We have heard for ourselves." These words reflect the change from only hearing about Jesus, to experiencing him for oneself.

doing what the Father does

Doing Only What the Father Does – John 5:19

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Rather than serving where you think is best, follow Jesus' example and go to work where you see the Father already at work.

The source of eternal life

The Source of Eternal Life – John 5:39-40

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It is important to spend time in the Bible. But salvation is not found in the Bible or a good life. The only source of eternal life is Jesus.

Five Small Loaves and Two Little Fish

Five Small Loaves and Two Little Fish – John 6:9

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He only had five loaves of bread and two little fish. But he gave it. And Jesus fed a multitude. And he can multiply what you give as well.

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