Tag Archives: John

The Way, the Truth and the Life

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 14:1-14 We continue today with the “Farewell Discourse” of Jesus with his disciples.  This particular text is one of the most beloved texts in all of the Scriptures, full of love, hope and reassurance.  From this text come some … Continue reading →

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A New Command

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 13:18-38 The scene continues from last time, it is the last supper in the upper room.  Jesus and his disciples are reclining at the table as Jesus continues his remarks after washing their feet. He has just said that … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Blindness

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 9:35-41 Jesus heard that the Pharisees had thrown the man out who was blind from birth, for he wasn’t going along with what the Pharisees wanted. When He caught up with the man, the man came to believe in … Continue reading →

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A Word About Marginalizing

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

If you read the earlier posts here about John 8, you will have noticed that I mentioned that the Pharisees were marginalizing Jesus by calling Him a Samaritan and demon possessed. I didn’t fully explain the term in those posts, … Continue reading →

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Attacks, Always Attacks

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 8:31-59 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 This section opens with Jesus turning … Continue reading →

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Valid Testimony

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 8:12-30 If we moved directly from 7:52 to this point, leaving out the story of the adulterous woman, we would have a scene change for sure, but we would still be within the context of Jesus at the Feast … Continue reading →

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Caught in the Act!

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 8:1-11 First, An Important Note: This section is not included in the earliest and most reliable manuscripts of this Gospel, and thus is often not covered by commentators in their works.  The reasons for this are several, and although … Continue reading →

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Who is He, and Where did He Come From?

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 7:25-52 We have been looking at Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles, and in this post, we will pick up the story at verse 25, where John shifts the narrative to focus on the “the people of Jerusalem” which … Continue reading →

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Jesus Speaks at Tabernacles

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 7:1-24 This chapter begins with discussions about whether or not Jesus would travel to Jerusalem to attend the Feast of Tabernacles.  This feast, also known as “Festival of Booths” was a week long celebration of God’s provision of the … Continue reading →

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The Bread of Life, part 2

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 6:42-71 And now, the thrill-packed conclusion: 43-52:  Jesus tells them to stop grumbling amongst themselves, always a command we need to keep in mind, for while we grumble we neglect what He is teaching.  He goes on to give … Continue reading →

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