Tag Archives: John

The Bread of Life, Part 1

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 6:1-42 This chapter is divided into four sections which, when considered together paint us a twofold picture of the human condition and God’s response to it. We see the human tendency to put spiritual concepts into physical categories, and … Continue reading →

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Telling it Like it is

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 5:16-47 Picking up from our last text about Jesus healing the man on the Sabbath, the Jewish leaders are not pleased. They aren’t interested in the miracle, they could care less what has happened for the man who was … Continue reading →

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A Sabbath Healing

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 5:1-15 This passage lies at the beginning of a unit within the Gospel that continues through 12:50 that covers the major Jewish festivals. The specific festival in question here in chapter 5 is not identified by the text, so … Continue reading →

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One Sows and Another Reaps

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 4:27-42 Last time, we saw Jesus and His conversation with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well. As their conversation was just about to wrap up, His disciples who had gone into town to buy food come upon the pair; … Continue reading →

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Jesus and the Samaritan Woman

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 4:1-26 The first four verses of this passage set the background for the story; John the Baptist has been arrested (3:24; Matt. 4:12; Mark 1:14; Luke 3:20). Opposition was brewing amongst the Pharisees in Jerusalem because Jesus’ reputation was … Continue reading →

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A Private Interview

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 3:1-21 Nicodemus, a Pharisee and member of the ruling council came to Jesus in the night with a question, and although he never actually got around to asking it, Jesus gave him considerably more of an answer than Nicodemus … Continue reading →

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Cleaning House

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 2:13-22 Since people would have travelled to Jerusalem from all over, they would not have been able to bring animals for sacrifices with them and still be able to meet the ceremonial requirements for perfection. Having a marketplace … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ First Miracle

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 2:1-12 This is the story of the first miracle of Jesus. It has no parallel in the synoptics, and it stands quite alone giving insight into the way Jesus and His disciples lived that many Christians love to ignore: … Continue reading →

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Jesus Calls Disciples

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 1:36-51 This section deals with the call of disciples of Jesus. It is interesting to note that this concept has its beginning as a reaction to the testimony of John, as opposed to any sort of dramatic event. None … Continue reading →

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John the Baptist Testifies About Jesus

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

John 1:19-34 Many scholars consider this section to be a second introduction to John’s Gospel, bringing the first section of a Heavenly view down to an earthly witness of the one sent to prepare the Messiah’s path. John the Baptist … Continue reading →