Tag Archives: god

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”

A NEW COMMANDMENTJohn 13 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. All men will know that you are My disciples if you love one another” (John 13:34–35). Love isn’t an option. It’s a commandment, and the mark of Christ’s new community. OverviewJesusContinue reading “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 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”