POWER OVER DEATHJohn 11 “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25) Death has no claim on those who believe in Jesus. OverviewJesus delayed response to Mary’s appeal forContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
THE GOOD SHEPHERDJohn 10 “I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep” (John 10:11). The true spiritual leader still cares for the sheep, not for what he can get for their fleece. BackgroundSheep and shepherds. These images are some of the most powerful in the Old Testament. David’sContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
THE GIFT OF SIGHTJohn 9 “One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” (John 9:25) Only the man who insists “I see” is doomed to remain spiritually blind. OverviewJesus, “the light of the world,” gave sight to a man born blind (9:1–8). Stunned neighbors (vv. 9–12) took him to the Pharisees,Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
JESUS, THE “I AM”John 8 ” ‘I tell you the truth,’ ” Jesus answered, ‘before Abraham was born, I am!’ At this, they picked up stones to stone Him, but Jesus hid Himself, slipping away from the temple grounds” (John 8:58–59). Sometimes a blunt presentation of truth, even though it provokes angry opposition, is necessary.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
UNCERTAINTYJohn 7 “Among the crowds there was widespread whispering about Him. Some said, ‘He is a good man.’ Others replied, ‘No, He deceives the people’” (John 7:12). Amid growing uncertainty one basic truth emerges. We each must listen to Jesus, and decide. OverviewJesus anonymously joined the crowds at the Feast of Tabernacles, where speculation aboutContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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