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.
Living Life to the Fullest – John 10:10
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How do you live life to its fullest? By following Jesus as your shepherd. Only then can you experience the life he came to give us.
The Resurrection and the Life – John 11:25-26
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Jesus is the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in him will live, even though their bodies die. They will live eternally with God.
After Four Days in the Tomb: Did He Stink? – John 11:38-39
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A light hearted look at Lazarus resurrection from death. Martha was concerned about Lazarus stinking? Did he? After his resuscitation?
Take off the Grave Clothes – John 11:43-44
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Like Lazarus, we were dead, but Jesus has called us to life. Now we need to take off the grave clothes of our old life and be clothed anew.
Finding Jesus in the Old Testament – John 12:16
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The Old Testament looks forward to Jesus. To have a real understanding of what is written there, read it in light of Jesus' fulfillment.
The Hour has Come – John 12:23
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It was on the cross that Jesus was glorified, when he defeated the forces of evil, and began to reign. The cross was his enthronement.
Losing Your Life in Order to Keep It – John 12:25
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Jesus tells us to lose, or hate, our life in order to experience eternal life. Let go of this life and instead follow Jesus wherever he leads.
Following Jesus Wherever He Leads – John 12:26
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Salvation involves more than a verbal confession. It involves faithfully following Jesus wherever he leads and serving him there.
Loving Human Praise More than Praise from God – John 12:43
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To believe in Jesus, but not publicly confess that belief is a tragedy. Don't let your love for human praise keep you from God.
Foot Washing As an Act of Discipleship – John 13:1-15
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One of the last things Jesus did with his disciples was to wash their feet. And then instructed them to do likewise. How should we respond to this today?
Greatness in the Kingdom of God – John 13:3-5
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Greatness in the kingdom of God is measured by how well we serve others. Delight in doing the little things in service to other people.
Now That You Know These Things – John 13:17
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Jesus taught his disciples many things. And his challenge is not to leave them in our heads. But now that we know, to put them into practice.
