One Chapter One Thought

Jesus comforts His disciples, promising to prepare a place for them and to send the Holy Spirit. He declares, “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” and assures them of His presence. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

esus washes His disciples’ feet, demonstrating servant leadership. He foretells Judas’s betrayal and Peter’s denial, and gives the new command: love one another as He has loved them. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Mary anoints Jesus, and He enters Jerusalem to shouts of “Hosanna!” He speaks about His impending death, comparing it to a seed that must die to bear fruit. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, showing His power over death. This miracle leads many to believe but also causes the religious leaders to plot His death. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

One Chapter One Thought will resume on Monday, August 25th with its daily weekday episodes, picking up in John 11. 

One Chapter One Thought will be taking a brief break until Pastor Chris is back from his sabbatical on August 18. Stay tuned! 

Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep. He claims unity with the Father, leading to more attempts to arrest Him. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Jesus heals a man born blind, and the miracle sparks a controversy. The healed man boldly testifies about Jesus, while the religious leaders reject him. Jesus reveals Himself as the Son of Man. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Jesus forgives a woman caught in adultery and declares, “I am the light of the world.” He debates with the religious leaders, calling them to the truth and warning of judgment for unbelief. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Jesus teaches at the Feast of Tabernacles and faces growing opposition. He calls people to believe in Him and promises living water (the Holy Spirit) to those who do. Division arises about His identity. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Jesus feeds 5,000 people and walks on water. He teaches that He is the Bread of Life and that those who come to Him will never hunger. Many struggle with His teaching and turn away. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Jesus heals a lame man at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath, provoking controversy. He teaches that He is equal with God and has authority to give life and judge. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Jesus speaks with a Samaritan woman at a well, offering her living water. Many Samaritans believe in Him. He heals a royal official’s son from a distance, demonstrating His power and compassion. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Jesus teaches Nicodemus that no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born again. He reveals God's love in sending His Son to save the world. John the Baptist declares that Jesus must increase, and he must decrease. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Jesus performs His first miracle by turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana, revealing His glory. He then clears the temple in Jerusalem, showing His authority and zeal for God’s house. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

John introduces Jesus as the eternal Word who was with God and is God. Jesus, the true light, comes into the world and gives the right to become children of God to all who believe in Him. John the Baptist testifies about Jesus, and Jesus begins calling His first disciples.  For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Peter exhorts church leaders to shepherd the flock humbly and faithfully. He urges all believers to be humble, watchful, and firm in faith because the devil seeks to destroy. He ends with a reminder that after suffering, God will restore and strengthen them. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Peter encourages believers to live for God’s will, not human desires, especially in the face of suffering. He reminds them that suffering for Christ is a blessing and a way to glorify God. He urges them to love one another deeply, serve faithfully, and entrust themselves to God in trials. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Peter offers instructions for Christian conduct in marriage and in the broader community, emphasizing humility and peace. He encourages believers to respond to suffering with hope and to be ready to explain their faith gently and respectfully. Christ is portrayed as the example of suffering and triumph. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Peter urges believers to grow spiritually, describing them as living stones being built into a spiritual house. He calls them a chosen people and instructs them to live honorably among unbelievers. He also gives guidance on submitting to authorities and enduring unjust suffering like Christ did. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

Peter opens by praising God for the living hope believers have through Christ’s resurrection. He encourages them to rejoice even in trials, knowing their faith is being refined. He calls them to holiness in response to God’s grace and reminds them that they were redeemed by Christ’s precious blood. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

John writes to Gaius, commending him for his faithfulness and hospitality to traveling Christian workers. He warns against Diotrephes, a prideful leader who rejects authority and refuses to welcome others. John also praises Demetrius as someone with a good reputation and genuine faith. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

John writes to “the elect lady and her children,” likely a church and its members, encouraging them to walk in truth and love. He warns against deceivers who deny that Jesus came in the flesh and instructs the church not to welcome or support false teachers, so they don’t share in their wrongdoing. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

John explains that faith in Jesus as the Son of God is the foundation of victory over the world. He affirms the testimony of God about His Son and the assurance of eternal life. He encourages confident prayer and concludes with a warning to keep away from idols. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading

John instructs believers to test the spirits to discern truth from error. He emphasizes that love is the defining mark of those who know God because God is love. Believers can have confidence in God’s love and should reflect it by loving others. For more resources to help your Bible reading: https://www.lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading