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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 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”

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”

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”

THE BREAD OF LIFEJohn 6 “The bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world” (John 6:33). Participation in Christ as source and sustainer of eternal life is our assurance of heaven. BackgroundBread. Bread was the staple food in Palestine. It was so basic in the diet thatContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”