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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

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.

and it was night

Judas Went Out. And It Was Night – John 13:30

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Jesus was the light of God, shining out in the spiritual darkness of our world. But, for a time, when Judas betrayed Jesus, it was night.

a new command: love one another

A New Command to Love One Another – John 13:34

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Jesus commanded us as to love each other. This is not a suggestion or optional command. We should love each other as Jesus has loved us.

known by love

Known by Love: The Distinguishing Mark – John 13:35

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Jesus tells us that we are to be known by our love. Not by how good we are, or any other human measure. But by our love for each other.

Plenty of Room in the Father's House

Plenty of Room in the Father’s House – John 14:2-3

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Jesus tells us that he has gone to prepare a place for us in his Father's house. And it will be a place with plenty of room for each of us.

the only way

The Only Way to God is Through Jesus – John 14:6

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Many ways to heaven are proclaimed today. But only one of them will get you there. Jesus is the only way. All other ways lead to destruction.

The Holy Spirit will teach us

The Holy Spirit Will Teach Us All Things – John 14:26

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We have the Holy Spirit to teach us the truths God has for us. So, as you spend time meditating on the Bible, let the Spirit guide you.

remain in Christ

Remain in Christ To Be Fruitful – John 15:5

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The only way for a disciple of Christ to be fruitful is to remain in Christ, drawing your life from him. Do this and you will be fruitful.

ask whatever you wish

Ask Whatever You Wish – John 15:7-8

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Jesus told us to ask for whatever we wish. And it will be done for us. But only if we are abiding in him and so that we will be fruitful.

Love Each Other

Love Each Other – John 15:12-13

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Jesus sole command for us as his followers is that we love each other. Not with an emotional love, but sacrificially caring for each other.

Bearing Fruit that Will Last

Bearing Fruit that Will Last – John 15:16-17

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Jesus calls on us to bear fruit that will last. Fruit that is the result of faithful service within his kingdom. Fruit fertilized by love.

Faithfully Representing Jesus

Faithfully Representing Jesus – John 15:20

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How do the people of this world respond to you as a Christian? If you are faithfully representing Jesus, they will treat you like they do him.

The Spirit Guides Us into the Truth

The Spirit Guides Us into the Truth – John 16:12-14

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There are many things that Jesus taught that are hard to understand. But he has given us a guide to the truth, the Holy Spirit.