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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.

peace in Christ

Trouble In This World, But Peace In Christ – John 16:33

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As believers in the Lord Jesus, we can expect to face challenges in this life if we are faithful to him. But, in Christ, we can have peace.

this is eternal life

Now This Is Eternal Life – John 17:3

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Eternal life is much more than life that lasts forever. It is life that is lived in a personal and intimate relationship with the triune God.

A unified church

Jesus Prayed for a Unified Church – John 17:20-23

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Jesu' prayer for his church was that we be unified as one in him. Don't let our differences divide us. Let our love for Christ unite us.

koinonia fellowship

Koinonia: Yearned for; and Feared! – John 17:20-23

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Koinonia is an intimate sharing of lives. And this is the last thing that Jesus prayed for his disciples. That we would know that oneness.

They fell to the ground

They Fell to the Ground – John 18:4-6

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Those coming to arrest Jesus fell to the ground before him. They were giving a preview of what all people will ultimately do.

substituting image for reality

Substituting the Image for the Reality – John 18:28

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In my worship and service, how often am I guilty of substituting an image for the reality. Of living on the surface rather than going deep.

Jesus is the truth

What is Truth? Jesus Is the Truth! – John 18:37-38

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What is truth? Jesus is the foundational truth on which all others stand. All others should be judged by him and who he is.

There were three crosses at Calvary that day. Jesus was on the cross of atonement. Is there any significance to the other two?

Three Crosses at Calvary – John 19:18

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There were three crosses at Calvary that day. Jesus was on the cross of atonement. Is there any significance to the other two?

It is finished

It Is Finished – John 19:30

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Jesus' last words on the cross were, "it is finished." His task on earth was complete. His sacrifice of atonement for sin had been made.

When Things Seem Darkest

When Things Seem Darkest – John 20:19

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Life can be very challenging at times. But when things seem the darkest, remember that Jesus has conquered. And his victory is ours as well.

unless I see, I will not believe

Unless I See . . . I Will Not Believe – John 20:24-25

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Thomas is best known for his skepticism concerning the resurrection. But, when he did see, he believed and declared Jesus as his Lord and God.

my Lord and my God

The Great Profession: My Lord and My God – John 20:28

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What better profession of faith in the resurrected Jesus can a person make than the one Thomas did; "my Lord and my God."