Category: Bible Study
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Jesus Claims to be God, Again
In John 10:22-30, Jesus makes yet another claim to be God as He explained how the sheep of His flock hear His voice and obey, and also receive eternal life from Him. To conclude, He then explained no one can take His sheep from Him or His father, and also, crucially, He and the Father…
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Jesus: Good Shepherd or Insane Demoniac?
In John 10:7-21, Jesus describes Himself as both the door and the good shepherd, contrasting His selfless love for His followers with false leaders who exploit them. He emphasizes His authority to sacrifice His life and the unity of all believers under one shepherd. The passage culminates in a division among listeners, questioning His sanity…
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The Shepherd of The Sheep
In John 10:1-6, Jesus distinguishes between a true shepherd and impostors. He illustrates that genuine shepherds enter the sheepfold legitimately, care for the sheep, and are recognized by them. In contrast, thieves exploit the sheep for selfish gain. Jesus emphasizes His unique relationship with believers, who follow His voice, unlike those who reject Him.
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Jesus Came For Judgment
In John 9:35-41, Jesus goes to a man cast out by the Pharisees who He had healed of blindness. The man professes his faith in Jesus as Messianic the Son of Man and worships Him. Jesus explains His purpose: to bring judgment and spiritual sight to the blind, while those who claim to see remain…
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Give Glory to God
In John 9:24-34, the healed blind man asserts his experience with Jesus amid the Pharisees’ skepticism. They insist Jesus is a sinner, while he emphasizes the miracle of his sight, stating that God listens to those who worship Him. The Pharisees, frustrated, insult and excommunicate him, revealing their spiritual blindness.
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How Can a Sinner Do Such Signs?
In John 9:13-23, Jesus heals a blind man on the Sabbath, leading to controversy among the Pharisees. They question the man, who claims Jesus is a prophet. Despite evidence for the miraculous healing, the Pharisees’ division grows, and the man’s parents, fearing repercussions, refuse to affirm his healer. This highlights spiritual blindness and fears around…
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Jesus Heals a Blind Man
In John 9:1-12, Jesus encounters a man born blind. His disciples question the cause of his blindness, but Jesus clarifies that it’s not individual sin but an opportunity to reveal God’s works. After healing the man with mud and instructing him to wash, he returns seeing, prompting curiosity from neighbors about his transformation.
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Believers in Jesus Will Not See Death
In John 8:48-59, Jesus confronts disbelief among the Jews, asserting His divine authority and identity as God. He emphasizes the importance of keeping His word for eternal life and declares His pre-existence before Abraham. Despite their hostility, which leads them to attempt to stone Him, Jesus reveals His true nature and purpose.
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You Are of Your Father the Devil
In John 8:39-47, Jesus confronts a group claiming Abraham as their father, stating their rejection of Him reveals their true spiritual descent from the devil. He emphasizes that genuine children of God love Him and accept His truth. This passage serves as a call to self-reflection about one’s spiritual heritage and relationship with Jesus.
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The Truth Will Set You Free: John 8:31-38
In John 8:31-38, Jesus emphasizes the need to abide in His word to truly be His disciples, asserting that sin enslaves individuals. He highlights that spiritual freedom comes from believing in Him, not through ethnic lineage. Genuine discipleship is made evident in those who live by His teachings and trust in Him.
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