Tag: John
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The Plot to Execute Jesus
John 11:45-57 explores the plot to kill Jesus after raising Lazarus. Witnesses divide: some believe, others report to Pharisees. The Sanhedrin fears Roman reprisal; Caiaphas unwittingly prophesies Jesus’ substitutionary death for the nation and scattered children of God. Jesus withdraws to Ephraim as Passover nears and arrest orders issue.
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Jesus’ Own Brothers Did Not Believe Him
In John 7:1-9, Jesus avoids Judea due to the threat from Jewish leaders. His brothers urge Him to publicly showcase His miracles at the Feast of Booths, reflecting their disbelief. Jesus asserts His time to reveal Himself hasn’t arrived, highlighting the world’s antagonism towards Him for exposing evil, while He remains in Galilee.
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Are Jesus’ Words Offensive?
This passage from John 6:60-64 describes a moment when Jesus confronted His disciples’ skepticism and offense at His teachings. He emphasized the spiritual significance of His words and the necessity of belief in Him for eternal life. Despite the offense some took, Jesus’ message of sacrificial love remains a call to faith and surrender.
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How Can Jesus Give Us His Flesh To Eat?
Jesus speaks to a crowd in the synagogue at Capernaum, using metaphorical language about eating His flesh and drinking His blood, emphasizing the importance of believing in Him for eternal life. He challenges misconceptions and makes it clear that salvation comes through faith in His sacrifice on the cross. This truth should shape believers’ thoughts,…
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Jesus Heals a Disabled Man
This passage from John 5:1–3, 5–9 describes Jesus healing a man who had been disabled for 38 years near the pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem. The detailed observation notes Jesus’ interaction with the man and the implications for us spiritually. It emphasizes Jesus’ sovereign initiative in healing and encourages trust in His wisdom and love,…
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