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Our scripture today is John 14:26 (MEV). But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you. Jesus tells us we will not be alone after His death, resurrection, and return to the Father. While He will not …
Our scripture today is John 15:1-2 (MEV). I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that bears no fruit, He takes away. And every branch that bears fruit, He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. In John’s Gospel Jesus makes a series of “I am” statements. Today’s …
Our scripture today is John 14:2 (MEV). In My Father’s house are many dwelling places. If it were not so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. I find this one of the most comforting passages in all of scripture. We can hear about forgiveness and salvation, but …
Our scripture today is John 6:29 (MEV). Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.” In this verse prior to this, the disciples ask what they must do to do the work of God. This shows they are still thinking in human terms – give …
Our scripture today is John 4:24 (MEV). God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and truth. This verse comes near the end of the larger story of Jesus and the woman at the well. There are many important things in this lesson. Jesus has led the disciples to Sychar, …
Our scripture today is John 3:16 (MEV). For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. You knew we’d go to this verse! This is probably the only verse many people know by its designation only. We see John …
Our scripture today is John 3:3 (MEV). Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly I say to you, unless a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Jesus gives Nicodemus, the Pharisee who has come to Him seeking truth, a lesson that sounds impossible – in order to be part of God’s kingdom, …
Our scripture today is John 1:29 (NIV). The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John the Baptist said his ministry was to prepare the way of the Lord. Before he or Jesus were born their mothers met and …
Our scripture today is John 1:14 (NIV). The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. This passage makes an astounding statement – God sent His Son to be one of …
Our scripture today is John 1:1 (NIV). In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. If you’ve been following along, I’ve been going through the Bible from Genesis. Having just finished the Gospel of Mark, next up would be the Gospel of Luke. However, I’m going …