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Despite certain Jewish people desiring to kill Him, many followed Him. They followed Him because they saw the signs, specifically, the healing of the sick. The author noted two healings in previous chapters—the healing of the invalid and the healing of the child of the Jewish official.

The writer of the Gospel According to John, established in the prologue that the Light came to His own people. Still, His own people did not receive Him (John 1:11). The Jews refused to believe in Him even after the Lord explained the witnesses behind Him, John the Baptist, the Father, His works, and the Scriptures. The Lord Jesus would state the reason why they rejected Him. One, God’s love was n...

The Lord Jesus explained that He does the will of the Father, including judgment. He stated that He cannot do anything to deviate from the Father’s will. Then the Lord would open the discussion of witnesses. What would be the significance of witnesses in relation to what is true? In the Jewish mindset, credible witnesses are necessary to establish a claim. Our Lord will establish that His witnesse...

One of the reasons why the Jews wanted to kill the Lord was His claim of equality with God. Despite the threat, He continued to speak the truth about His unity with the Father. The Lord Jesus claimed that He does the work of the Father as the Father reveals it to His Son. But He did not limit it to the healing of the sick. Included in the work of Father and Son was giving eternal life and the rend...

The Lord healed a man on the Sabbath, which the Jews found unacceptable. Although the Law of Moses established the Sabbath as a day of rest for the Jewish nation, Jewish writers added a list of forbidden actions. Through time, the extra-biblical list became more important than the concept of resting from work. It became a burden instead of a blessing. The Lord Jesus explained that His Father is co...

When the Lord went up to Jerusalem, He went to Bethesda where He healed an invalid. He commanded the invalid to take up his bed and walk, which the man did. However, after a while, the Jews reprimanded the man who was healed for carrying objects during the Sabbath. The man narrated his account of his healing to the Jews. But the Jews could not even appreciate the healing. They were more concerned...

The first of His signs was the turning of water into wine. The second was the healing of the royal official’s son. And the third was the healing of the old man at Bethesda. The third sign occurred when the Lord went to a feast of the Jews, which was probably the Pentecost. He went up to Jerusalem for the feast, but He took the time to meet an old man at the Sheep Gate. Sermon Notes: https://www.gc...

The Samaritan woman told the people in the town about her encounter with the Lord Jesus. Her story brought the people to Jesus. Many of the Samaritans believed Him. Then the Lord proceeded to Galilee after two days in Samaria. The writer narrated that the Galileans welcomed Him because of what they witnessed in the Passover feast (John 2:23). Sermon Notes: https://www.gcfnaga.com/second-sign

The Lord explained to His disciples that His food is to do the will of the Father, and to complete His mission (John 4:34). The ultimate mission was to suffer, die, and rise again. But within the immediate context, it was to engage the Samaritan woman, and the Samaritans from a nearby town. The people believed the woman, then they confirmed their belief after engaging the Lord. Their conclusion wa...

Did you ever feel like you were starving to death? That is probably an exaggeration for some of us. So let us change it a bit. Have you ever felt hungry to the point where you were mentally and emotionally disturbed? Of course, these questions are rhetorical. But remember that moment when you felt you needed to eat, but there was no food? Now, let us translate that to spiritual food. The writer, J...

It was a meaty discussion, filled with relevant topics, from Jacob’s well, living water, where to worship, the Messiah, and the Samaritan’s private life. There was no interruption until it ended. Or, it ended with the arrival of the disciples, who marveled at the sight. Speaking to a Samaritan would be something the disciples may never do unless they saw the Lord do it. Sermon Notes: https://www.g...

When the woman of Samaria asked for living water, the Lord instructed her to call her husband. She admitted she didn't have one, and the Lord confirmed that she was telling the truth. During their discussion, the woman brought up a major point regarding the appropriate location of worship, specifically whether it should be in Jerusalem or on that mountain. The Lord's reply highlighted that true wo...

The text portrays a scene in which Jesus contrasts the water from the well with the living water He provides. He thus provides a veiled response to the query of who is greater. In addition to satisfying, the living water turns into a spring that wells up to eternal life. The woman understood the meaning of Jesus' words and requested the living water. The significance of comprehending the gospel an...

John's Witness Living Water (John 4:1-10) The Pharisees learned that Jesus was baptizing and creating more disciples than John the Baptist. However, the writer clarified that Jesus' disciples baptized others and not Him. They appeared to be interested in this information and may have been worried about the public's increasing interest in Jesus and his teachings. It's also possible that they were c...

John's Witness Believe and Obey (John 3:31-36) John the Baptist made it clear to his disciples that Christ must increase, and he must decrease. He hinted that it was meant to be, then John revealed a powerful truth. Jesus is above all because He came from above, and the Father gave Him all. So, there is no competition. The Lord Jesus is unlike any human. The ultimate truth is, He is divine. Sermon...

John's Witness He Must Increase (John 3:22-30) After explaining God’s love and justice through Christ, the writer brought the reader back to the Baptist. John continued to baptize in a place called Aenon, which was in Judea; Christ’s disciples were also baptizing in the area. Someone brought to John’s attention that there were more following Christ than him. Instead of feeling threatened or insecu...

John's Witness God’s Love and Judgment (John 3:16-21) The Book of Numbers recorded an account of when the people of Israel spoke against God and Moses (Numbers 21:4-9). The Lord sent fiery serpents to teach them a lesson, which resulted in some deaths. The people panicked and asked Moses to pray for them. The Lord then instructed Moses to make a bronze serpent and set it on a pole. Whoever would l...

The Lord manifested signs, and many believed. However, the Lord was careful not to entrust Himself to them because He knew the moral weaknesses in men. Moreover, He knew the internal motives of people. His divine nature understood all things, especially man.  The writer, John, introduced Nicodemus. He belonged to the sect of the Pharisees, who were quite influential, yet most were not in the rulin...

Temple Cleansing (John 2:13-22) It was almost Passover, and many pilgrims would be arriving in Jerusalem. They would need some animals to sacrifice. Therefore, it would be very convenient if vendors were near the temple. The vendors would not disappoint the pilgrims, but there was a problem; they were not near the temple facility but much closer. The temple was the center of Jewish worship, though...

Wedding Miracle (John 2:1-12) Wedding celebrations during that time and place could last several days. Such was the tradition. The mother of Jesus approached Jesus with concern. There was no more wine. No wine meant embarrassment for the groom and probably a lawsuit from the bride’s family. John did not name Mary, although we know who she was from the other synoptic gospels. Sermon notes: https://...

One day, when John the Baptist was with his pupils, he once again spoke of the Lord Jesus as the Lamb of God. Two disciples heard him and then followed the Lamb of God. The author revealed that the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He narrated that the Word became flesh. John the Beloved wrote that a man was sent from God named John. God used John as a witness to reveal the One who was befo...

John’s Testimony (John 1:29-34) John the Beloved recorded the testimony of John the Baptist. God sent John the Baptist as a witness, a forerunner. He testified that Christ was greater than him. Moreover, the Baptist declared that He existed before he came into being. The very purpose of why the Baptist baptized is to reveal the Son of God. After disclaiming that he was not the Christ, nor the Prop...

I AM NOT (John 1:19-28) The gospel, according to John, declared that the Word was with God, and the Word was God. And nothing was created without Him because He was there in the beginning, and creation was made through Him. The Word gave us physical light and spiritual light. And the Word became flesh and tabernacled with His people. But many of His people did not receive Him. But to those who did...

John established that the Word was God, and nothing could exist without the Word. But then John proceeds to explain that the Word became flesh and dwelt with the disciples. John claimed to have seen His glory, perhaps making an allusion to the glory of God coming down in the tabernacle or the temple. John wrote his account of Jesus Christ so those who read might believe in who He is and what He di...

Series Break Blessings of Submission (1 Peter 3:1-7) Peter instructed the believers to submit to human institutions, whether the emperor or a local governor, for such is God’s will (2:13). He further explained that servants should also be subject to their masters (2:18). Peter then encouraged the believers who suffer for doing good, which was part of the calling in Christ. Although Christ committe...