Tag: Bible Study
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Believe in Jesus and Never Die
In John 11:17-27, Jesus arrives at Bethany where Lazarus has been dead for four days. Martha expresses her belief that Jesus could have saved Lazarus while affirming her faith in the resurrection. Jesus proclaims Himself as “the resurrection and the life,” inviting her to believe in Him for eternal life, culminating in her declaration of…
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Jesus Braves Danger For His Friends
In John 11:5-16, Jesus demonstrates His love for Lazarus and his sisters by delaying His visit despite their distress. His intention, revealed through Lazarus’s death, is to strengthen faith and glorify God. The passage emphasizes the concept of divine timing, the significance of Jesus as the resurrection and life, and the call to unwavering loyalty,…
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Illness For God’s Glory
In John 11:1-4, Lazarus of Bethany falls ill, prompting his sisters, Mary and Martha, to notify Jesus. Jesus’ replies that the illness serves to glorify God, indicating a miraculous outcome. This passage foreshadows Jesus’ resurrection, emphasizing faith amidst suffering and the eventual hope believers have in eternal life through faith in Christ.
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Jesus is Accused of Blasphemy (Claiming to be God)
In John 10:31-42, Jesus faces hostility from the Jews for claiming divinity. He argues that his miraculous works validate his claims. Despite their attempts to stone him, he escapes and retreats across the Jordan, where many believers recognize him as the Son of God. The passage highlights the rejection of Jesus by religious leaders and…
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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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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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