ARREST AND TRIALJohn 18 “[Pilate] went out again to the Jews and said, ’I find no basis for a charge against Him’ ” (John 18:38). Knowing what is right, and doing what is right, are all too often different things. OverviewJesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested (18:1–11). He was taken to Annas and thenContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
JESUS’ FINAL PRAYERJohn 17 “I am not praying for the world, but for those You have given Me, for they are Yours” (John 17:9). Our prayers reveal our priorities. In Jesus’ final prayer, He showed His concern was for all believers—present and future. Definition of Key TermsGlory. The words “glory” and “glorify” occur over andContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
THE SPIRIT’S WORKJohn 16 “It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you” (John 16:7). The Holy Spirit is alive and present with each believer today! OverviewJesus warned of the world’s hostility (16:1–4),Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
THREE RELATIONSHIPSJohn 15 “Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me” (John 15:4). Christianity is not just a religion of beliefs: it is a religion of relationships. OverviewJesus’ people are branches,Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
TROUBLED HEARTSJohn 14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me” (John 14:1). Jesus’ words of comfort and encouragement continue to relieve our troubled hearts. BackgroundThe Holy Spirit. These chapters, which contain the Last-Supper dialogue of Jesus, are filled with teaching on the ministry of the Holy Spirit. ChristiansContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
