After Jesus' resurrection.  What is unique about how John's Gospel records the time after the resurrection?  Why didn't the disciples catch any fish at first? There are so many details in this passage.  What is interesting about them? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=27620205

The Resurrection.  What is interesting about verb tenses in John?  Note all the details about Peter and John's arrival in verses 6-8.  Also, what is the significance of the burial clothes lying there in verse 7?  And what important thing does Jesus tell Mary Magdalene that we also need to know? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=27552363

Jesus is crucified.  In verse 24, note the specificity of the prophesies, so there can be no doubt that this is the Messiah.  Verses 26-27 provide evidence of how Jesus takes care of all things: when He has the weight of all sin bearing down on Him, He is caring for His mother.  And what … Continue reading Podcast: John 19:23-42

Jesus is beaten and delivered to be crucified.  Here are some things to consider: What is the context we know from the other Gospels that shed light on Pilate's actions? Look at verse 15.  Doesn't this summarize well what the religious leaders were all about? In verse 18, what is the significance of Jesus being … Continue reading Podcast: John 19:1-22

Jesus is on trial.  Here are some highlights of the text: vs. 20--Note how Jesus was always careful to teach openly.  Why? vs. 28--Consider the magnitude of this hypocricy of the religious leaders.   vs. 34--Jesus asks the best questions. vs. 36--Jesus' kingdom is not of this world.  What is important about the word order Jesus … Continue reading Podcast: John 18:19-40

Jesus is arrested.  Have you considered why, in verse 3, they bring weapons to arrest Jesus?  Also note the fantastic moment in verses 5-6.  And how can we apply Peter's situation in verse 18 to our own lives?   https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=27423432

Jesus' high priestly prayer continues here.  Notice the contrast of our natures in verse 14.  And in verses 20 and following, we see that Jesus is praying for us, too!  For a full outline of how this prayer mirrors the shorter version of the Lord's Prayer as we know it, see below. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=27377550 John-17-The-Real-Lords-PrayerDownload

This is the last of five chapters in John that take place in the Upper Room on Maundy Thursday evening.  Here, Jesus prays a more extended version of the Lord's Prayer.  What words are repeated throughout this prayer?  Consider verse 9--should we always pray for everyone?  And note that verse 11 is the very center … Continue reading Podcast: John 17:1-12

Maundy Thursday evening in the upper room continues.  Look at verse 24 and consider--how is our joy made full?  How should we ask for things in Jesus' name? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=27324813