Category: Book of John
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Do You Want to Be Healed?
Scripture Focus “One man was there who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been there a long time, he said to him, ‘Do you want to be healed?’” — John 5:5–6 (ESV) Devotional Thought One of the…
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What Does “Born Again” Mean?
Scripture Focus. “Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” … That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to…
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He Must Increase
Scripture Focus “He must increase, but I must decrease.” – John 3:30 (ESV) “For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” – Galatians…
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God’s Interruptions May Be Invitations
Scripture Focus “So the Jews said to the man who had been healed, ‘It is the Sabbath, and it is not lawful for you to take up your bed.’ But he answered them, ‘The man who healed me, that man said to me, “Take up your bed, and walk.”’” —…
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Don’t Seek Things, Seek Christ
Scripture Focus “Jesus answered them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of…
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The Work Only the Spirit Can Do
Scripture Focus “And when He comes, He will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin, because they do not believe in Me; concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see Me no longer; concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is…
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When Jesus Left, God Came Nearer
Scripture Focus “Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you.” – John 16:7 (ESV) Devotional Thought At first glance, Jesus’ words in Gospel of John 16:7 sound almost unbelievable.…
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Washed Once, Cleansed Daily
Scripture Focus “He came to Simon Peter, who said to Him, ‘Lord, do You wash my feet?’ Jesus answered him, ‘What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterward you will understand.’ … Jesus said to him, ‘The one who has bathed does not need to wash, except…
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When Resurrection Threatens Power
Scripture Focus “So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the council and said, ‘What are we to do? For this man performs many signs. If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him…’ So from that day on they made plans to put Him to…
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From Sight to Worship
Scripture Focus “He said, ‘Lord, I believe,’ and he worshiped Him. Jesus said, ‘For judgment I came into this world, that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind.’ Some of the Pharisees near Him heard these things and said to Him, ‘Are we…
