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John 1:1-5 (The Word was God)

The opening words of the Gospel of John are no mere introduction. The beautiful words contained in the opening words form the very foundation for the Gospel of Christ. Christ has always existed ...

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John 1:6-14 (A Man Sent From God)

John the Baptist came as a witness to the long awaited Messiah of Israel. John was commissioned to this great work before he was even born. He was the forerunner of Jesus, but the Messiah would ...

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John the Baptist came as a voice crying in the wilderness preparing the way for Yahweh. The religious leaders were left with questions. Who was this man? Why was he baptizing? John’s entire life and …

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John 1:29-39 (The Lamb of God)

There was one man chosen by God to be the forerunner of the Messiah of Israel. Now that the Savior had come, John the Baptist stood faithful to his task. The Son of God had come into the world and ...

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John 1:40-51 (Heaven Shall Open)

It was the opening days of the ministry of the long awaited Messiah of Israel. The first disciples of Jesus had found the Messiah. But could He honestly be from Nazareth? An amazing journey was ...

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John 2:1-12 (Why Did Jesus Make Wine?)

Some of the best planned weddings have turned into total disasters. This was almost the case in Cana until Jesus turned the water into wine. It may look like Jesus was just helping a young couple, ...

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John 2:13-25 (Consumed by Zeal)

The Temple of God had become a barnyard. Those entrusted with its care stood guilty of fleecing the people. The religious authorities were not prepared for the Son of God to show up.
The cleansing …

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John 3:1-15 (Religion Won’t Save You)

Long ago, a man lived who represented the best of all mankind. He was religious, educated, and wealthy. Surely this man had a place in the Kingdom of God. Christ told Nicodemus otherwise. Religion ...

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John 3:16-21 (Do You Know His Love?)

The greatest summary of God’s love that could ever be written is contained in the words of John 3:16. These are also some of the most well-known words from the entire Bible, but this doesn’t mean ...

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John 3:22-36 (I Must Decrease)

He had created a stir in Israel like few in recent history. His message was uncompromising and bold. For those that followed him, there was little doubt that John had been sent by God. Why were ...

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John 4:1-14 (Beyond Hatred)

Most students of the Bible know of the Samaritans. It would be impossible to read through the New Testament without encountering them. Despite the hatred between the Jews and the Samaritans, Jesus ...

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John 4:15-26 (Worship in Spirit and Truth)

The Messiah of Israel was face to face with a woman of notorious character. This Samaritan woman was well acquainted with sin. Her empty life had left her in shame. She desperately longed for ...

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John 4:27-42 (Could God Use Me?)

The disciples had caught Jesus red-handed. He was talking with a Samaritan woman of questionable character. With His words, Christ had struck her heart. The testimony she left behind continues to ...

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John 4:43-54 (The Greater Miracle)

A desperate father raced against time. His son was facing death. Word had reached him that there was a man that could offer hope. Would Jesus come to Capernaum? The nobleman could not have expected …

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John 5:1-15 (Legalism Kills Faith)

The suffering in this present world has created desperate people who are in search of hope for a better tomorrow. A poor understanding of God and His grace has caused men to turn to the legalistic ...

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John 5:16-24 (Trust Leads to Obedience)

The name of Jesus is enough to bring worldwide division. Many people hate Him, deny His existence, or suggest that He never claimed to be God. This type of division and hatred is not new.
The pages …

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John 5:25-30 (The Greater Harvest to Come)

Religion had stifled faith in God within the nation of Israel, but the need for hope would be met in Jesus. The Son of God claimed to be able to generate resurrection life by His spoken Word. His ...

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John 5:31-47 (If Only I May Know You)

A man named Jesus had shown up in the land of Israel claiming to be the Messiah. Others had come before. Even more would come later. Was it possible that this man was worthy of the trust of the ...

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John 6:1-15 (God Uses the Insignificant )

Tucked into one of the most familiar stories in the entire New Testament is a testimony of God using the insignificant to provide for His people. God often uses people we would least expect to ...

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John 6:16-29 (Trust When the Storms of Life Hit)

Jesus had healed the sick and fed the masses. But now a storm had taken the disciples into despair. The One who had provided for the people had now sent them out into the stormy waters. There seemed …

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