John Bible Study, Day 31 Today’s passage: John 17:1–19 Focus verse: “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” (John 17:3) With the time of his arrest drawing near and having given his final teaching to his disciples, Jesus prays. This isn’t a […]
John Bible Study, Day 30 Today’s passage: John 16:16–33 Focus verse: “Take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) As Jesus continues his last instructions to his disciples, he talks of his departure, which his disciples will mourn, and the world will celebrate. But as a woman struggles through childbirth, and then rejoices over […]
John Bible Study, Day 29 Today’s passage: John 16:6–15 Focus verse: “When he comes, he [the Advocate] will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment.” (John 16:8) Jesus tells his disciples he will soon leave. This dismays them. But he says his departure is for their good. Unless […]
John Bible Study, Day 28 Today’s passage: John 15:18–John 16:5 Focus verse: “They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God.” (John 16:2) Too many people do not see God at work and instead oppose those […]
John Bible Study, Day 27 Today’s passage: John 15:1–17 Focus verse: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) Farmers who grow grapes and fruit know a truth that seems counterintuitive to […]
John Bible Study, Day 27 Today’s passage: John 15:1–17 Focus verse: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) Farmers who grow grapes and fruit know a truth that seems counterintuitive to […]
John Bible Study, Day 26 Today’s passage: John 14:15–31 Focus verse: “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth.” (John 14:16–17) Jesus promises to send us an advocate, the Holy Spirit. As our advocate, he will guide us and live […]
John Bible Study, Day 25 Today’s passage: John 14:1–14 Focus verse: Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” (John 14:6) Jesus has but a few hours left on earth. He wants to make the most of every moment. The teacher gives last-minute instructions to his disciples, trying to encourage them, […]
John Bible Study, Day 24 Today’s passage: John 13:18–38 Focus verse: “A new command I give you: Love one another.” (John 13:34) Though love is a common theme throughout Scripture, Jesus places an even greater emphasis on it. So does John. John often writes about love. Except for Psalms, John’s biography of Jesus mentions love […]
John Bible Study, Day 23 Today’s passage: John 13:1–17 Focus verse: “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” (John 13:15) John shares the story of when Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. This perplexing account confuses many people and often leaves us wondering how to react. Before […]