John himself gives us the purpose of his gospel, "these things have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name (John 20:31)." In this series, Bible teacher Michael Brent guides listeners through the structure and thought of the Gospel of John, delving into John's primary themes - the nature of Jesus Christ, the nature of saving faith, and the nature of true discipleship.
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John himself gives us the purpose of his gospel, "these things have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name (John 20:31)." In this series, Bible teacher Michael Brent guides listeners through the structure and thought of the Gospel of John, delving into John's primary themes - the nature of Jesus Christ, the nature of saving faith, and the nature of true discipleship.
In John 21, the epilogue of the Gospel, John directs our attention to the journey of faith, highlighting the restoration of Peter and the commission Jesus gives every believer, “Follow me.”
The post John 21 The Journey of Faith first appeared on Observe the Word.
In John 20, the responses of believers to the empty tomb and news of Jesus raised from the dead suggest principles of faith in line with the two great themes of John’s Gospel.
The post John 20 The Empty Tomb and Risen Lord first appeared on Observe the Word.
In John 19:17-42, Jesus reverses the shame of the cross to magnify the glory of his name, providing for us not only forgiveness but also a new status of honor free from guilt and shame.
The post John 19.17-42 The Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus first appeared on Observe the Word.
In John 18:28-19:16, the trial of Jesus turns into an honor/shame struggle between the Roman governor and Jewish officials who both misunderstand who is truly in control of events.
The post John 18.28-19.16 The Trial of Jesus first appeared on Observe the Word.
In John 18:1-27, we begin the story of Jesus’ final hour with John’s depiction of his arrest and first trial. Adding to the witness of the other Gospels, John reminds us that Jesus may go to the cross meekly, but he is absolutely not weak. Jesus maintains control throughout.
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In John 17:20-26, Jesus prays for us, for all who will believe because of the apostles’ witness, and as he prays, Jesus describes his vision for unity and witness in Christian communities based on the truth of God’s name and reality of abiding in him.
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In John 17:6-19, Jesus makes three prayer requests for his disciples as he commissions them to go into the world though not be of the world. If Jesus were to pray for you, what would he ask for?
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In John 17:1-5, Jesus begins his prayer of sanctification for New Testament believers with a prayer for his own glory. How does God’s desire for his own glory relate to his pursuit of a people called by his name?
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In John 16:16-33, in the midst of the disciples’ confusion, we are compelled to address the nature of prayer as Jesus promises for the fourth time, “If you shall ask the Father for anything, he will give it to you in My name.”
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In John 15:18-16:15, we consider the disciple’s relationship to the world as both separate from the world and also committed to engagement with the world in the power of the Holy Spirit.
The post John 15.18-16.15 Witness in the World first appeared on Observe the Word.
In John 15:12-17, we recognize the fundamentals of discipleship as abiding and loving while also addressing what Jesus meant when he said, “you will do greater works.”
The post John 15.12-17 Fruit That Remains first appeared on Observe the Word.
In John 15 Jesus provides for us the simple and deep discipleship image of the vine and the branches. We will consider the heart of abiding in Christ, the acts of abiding in Christ and the fruit of abiding in Christ.
The post John 15.1-11 Abiding in Christ first appeared on Observe the Word.
In John 14:16-31 and John 16:5-15 Jesus we consider the promise of Jesus to send the Holy Spirit, who is the promised Holy Spirit and what roles does the Holy Spirit fulfill in the lives of believers.
The post John 14b and 16a The Promised Holy Spirit first appeared on Observe the Word.
In John 14 while comforting his disciples Jesus further develops the nature of discipleship, emphasizing the message of the disciple and the submission of the disciple.
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In John 13:21-38 Jesus issues a new commandment for his disciples to love one another even as he has loved them. The command comes in a somber atmosphere as Jesus announces his plan to leave the disciples and foretells of his betrayal and denial.
The post John 13.21-38 A New Commandment first appeared on Observe the Word.
In John 13:1-20 we begin the section of John’s Gospel that focuses on true discipleship with three lessons from Jesus’ symbolic act of washing his disciples’ feet.
The post John 13.1-20 Jesus Sanctifies His Disciples first appeared on Observe the Word.
In John 12 Jesus declares, “the hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.” This is the conclusion to the first half of the Gospel (chapters 2-12, The Word Among Us) and, at the same time, the introduction to the second half of the Gospel (chapters 13-20, The Hour of His Glory).
The post John 12 The Hour of Glory has Come first appeared on Observe the Word.
In John 11 Jesus provides a sign that points directly to himself as the Resurrection and the Life. He raises Lazarus from the dead to affirm the truth that life in this world is experienced through walking with him and life in the next becomes a reality through believing in him.
The post John 11 I am the Resurrection and the Life first appeared on Observe the Word.
In John 10 Jesus follows up the sign of healing the blind man with teaching about himself as the Door of the Sheep and the Good Shepherd. This lesson ends the second major section of the Gospel, chapters 5-10.
The post John 10 True Leadership and Valid Witnesses first appeared on Observe the Word.
In John 9 Jesus again declares, “I am the light of the world!” Paired to this declaration, he gives us a sign and concludes with these words, “If you were blind, you would have no sin; but since you say, ‘We see,’ your sin remains.”
The post John 9 The Light of the World and the Blindness of Men first appeared on Observe the Word.
John himself gives us the purpose of his gospel, "these things have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name (John 20:31)." In this series, Bible teacher Michael Brent guides listeners through the structure and thought of the Gospel of John, delving into John's primary themes - the nature of Jesus Christ, the nature of saving faith, and the nature of true discipleship.
