Tag: Gospel of John
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Hate Life to Gain Life
In John 12:20-26, Greeks seeking Jesus symbolize the world’s interest in Him amid growing opposition from Jewish authorities. Jesus highlights that His glorification requires His death, using the metaphor of a seed that must die to produce fruit. He calls His followers to embrace self-denial and faithful service, promising eternal life and honor from God.
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The World Goes After Jesus
In John 12:12-19, a large crowd welcomes Jesus to Jerusalem, proclaiming him as the King of Israel. They wave palm branches, symbolizing national pride, yet misunderstand his mission. Riding a donkey, Jesus fulfills prophecy, indicating his peaceful intentions. Despite opposition from Pharisees, the crowd’s excitement foreshadows Jesus’ global impact.
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Mary Anoints Jesus
Six days before Passover, in Bethany, Mary pours costly nard on Jesus’ feet and wipes them with her hair in extravagant worship. The fragrance fills the house as Judas objects, revealing his greed. Jesus defends her, foreshadowing His burial. Crowds flock to see the risen Lazarus, prompting the chief priests to plot his death too.…
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Jesus Raises a Dead Man
In John 11:38-44, Jesus, commands the stone at Lazarus’ tomb to be removed despite Martha’s concerns about odor. He praises God, raises Lazarus from the dead, and instructs those present to unbind him. This event illustrates Jesus’ power over death, emphasizing faith and foreshadowing believers’ future resurrection.
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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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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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