Daily Reading:
John 1
Don't forget to journal in your Foundations Book!
John 1
Don't forget to journal in your Foundations Book!
Daily Reading Audio Commentary:
Today's Question or Action Step:
Discuss practical steps you can take today to develop your relationship with Jesus. Share things you've done in the past to deepen your relationship with Christ.
Discuss practical steps you can take today to develop your relationship with Jesus. Share things you've done in the past to deepen your relationship with Christ.
Weekly Memory Verse(s):
OPTION 1: Psalm 85:6-7
OPTION 2: Proverbs 21:23
OPTION 3: Matthew 6:31-32
OPTION 1: Psalm 85:6-7
OPTION 2: Proverbs 21:23
OPTION 3: Matthew 6:31-32
Further Study Resources:
Study Guide for John 1 (Enduring Word - David Guzik)
Study Guide for John 1 (Enduring Word - David Guzik)
Pastor Tom's Journal on Today's Reading:
INTRODUCTION TO JOHN
The gospel according to John was written somewhere between AD 80-90, almost five decades after the apostle personally observed the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. Although John never mentions himself as the writer of this gospel, it is widely accepted by the early church and church fathers that he is the author. Instead of directly stating his authorship, John often refers to himself in the narrative as the disciple "whom Jesus loved" (13:23, 19:26, 20:2, 21:7, 20), which demonstrates his humility and understanding of God's sacrificial love for him. The gospel of John is a very unique writing, among the other gospels, because he directly states his purpose at the conclusion of the gospel, "... these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name" (John 20:31). From John’s own statement, we can safely assume he is writing to prove that 1) Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and 2) those who believe in Jesus Christ will receive eternal life.
To prove Jesus’ identity as the Son of God, John documents several miracles throughout his writing: turning water to wine (2:1-10), healing a nobleman's son (4:46-54), healing a paralytic (5:1-9), feeding the 5,000 (6:1-14), walking on the water (6:15-21), healing a blind man (9:1-41), and raising a dead man to life (11:1-57). As people would read about these magnificent works of Jesus, John hoped that they would see Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world and believe in Him as the One sent from God (Genesis 3:15).
To further display Jesus' deity, John records seven "I AM" statements where Christ affirmed that He is God: Bread of Life (6:35, 41, 48, 51); Light of the World (8:12); the Door (10:7, 9); Good Shepherd (10:11, 14); Resurrection and the Life (11:25); the Way, the Truth, and the Life (14:6); and the True Vine (15:1, 5). All of Jesus' "I AM" statements are an expression of the salvation He offers to the world through faith in Him.
The gospel of John also contains one of the best-known verses throughout the world.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved" (John 3:16-17).
These verses provide the basis for John's gospel -
- God loves mankind even though they are sinful
- God sent Jesus to die for the sins of mankind
- Mankind must believe in Jesus to be saved
JOHN 1:1-18
John’s gospel begins by seeking to convince his readers that Jesus Christ is actually God manifest in human flesh (incarnate) making Him fully God and fully man. At the conclusion of his gospel, John provides more insight about why he begins his gospel in this fashion. John proclaims that his words were "...written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name" (John 20:31). If this is John's stated purpose, he must persuade his readers concerning Jesus' true identity – that He possessed both human and divine natures making Him the One sent to be the Savior of the world.
In order to verify Jesus' identity, John uses wording which connects with both Jewish and Greek readers.
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God" (John 1:1-2).
According to John 1:14, the identity of the Word is the One who "became human flesh and dwelt among us...," which is Jesus Christ. To the Jew, word (logos in Greek) meant speaking or a message. John used this term to illustrate the idea that Jesus Christ was God's greatest revelation (message) of Himself to mankind. To the Greek, word took on more of a philosophical meaning indicating wisdom or something to do with the mind. In other words, the existence of Jesus taught people who God was because He was God in human flesh. Pulling from both Jewish and Greek culture, John used Word to reference a Person (Jesus Christ), not just a concept.
From the very first words in his writing, John provides some characteristics of the Word, Jesus Christ. He existed in the beginning, making Him eternal (1:1a, 2). He existed with God, making Him to be in perfect fellowship with God (1:1b). He was God, which establishes that all the divine attributes ascribed to God also belong to Him (1:1c). He was the creator of all things and carried out God's plan in bringing the universe into existence (1:3, see also Colossians 1:16-17; Hebrews 1:2). John also emphatically declares,
"In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it" (John 1:4-5).
All physical (temporary), as well as spiritual (eternal), life belongs to Jesus Christ. He gave physical life through His creation, but He also provides spiritual life to all those who turn from darkness (sin) and believe in the light (Jesus). There is also a greater implication about the light and the darkness. Satan is in control of the darkness (evil and sin). Jesus is in control of the light (good and right). But the power of Satan cannot overcome the light of Jesus.
John then informs his readers that a man named John the Baptist (1:6) had come to prepare the way for the Light (Jesus) by calling people to repentance and faith (1:7-8, 15). Although John bore witness to Jesus, many rejected Him and refused to receive the light which was given to the world by God (1:9-11). John details many illustrations of those who reject Jesus as the Savior in John 1-12. Nevertheless, there were some who acknowledged and believed in Jesus as the true Light of the world. Those who believed were given the “…right to become children of God" (1:12).
Through Jesus Christ, all have received an example of grace (undeserved favor) and a visible witness of God's love for humanity (1:16). Even though the law of Moses brought the knowledge of sin and condemnation upon the sinner (1:17a; see also Galatians 3:24), Jesus Christ brought hope for salvation to the world (1:17b). So, in seeing the works and ministry of Jesus, a person has seen God (1:18).
JOHN 1:19-34
In the first eighteen verses of John’s gospel, he establishes that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God and the One sent by God the Father to bring light (salvation) into a dark, evil world (1:9). John reveals to his readers that all those who receive Jesus as the light become the children of God (1:12), which provides them with forgiveness of sin and eternal life (1:4-5). "Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ" and brought hope to those who may have attempted to achieve salvation through their works (1:17). In order to uncover Jesus Christ as the hope for the world, John presents a series of witnesses, such as John the Baptist (1:19-34) and John's disciples (1:35-51).
The first witness is John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus Christ's coming by calling people to repentance of sin and faith in the Messiah. Messiah means anointed or chosen one and is equal to the title Christ. The role of the chosen one, Jesus Christ, was to bring salvation to the world. It was customary in this culture to send a "forerunner" ahead of an anointed or chosen one (or a king) so he could remove any obstacles which may be in the king's soon-traveled path. John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus Christ. The obstacle he was sent to remove was sin. Sin would get in the way of people receiving the Messiah and inheriting eternal life.
The Jews sent religious leaders to seek John the Baptist's true identity asking, "Who are you?" (1:19). John responded, "I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness: make straight the way of the Lord..." (1:23). The motive of the Jews sending these religious leaders was to find out about this man, John the Baptist, who was preaching a message contrary to their own. The Jews were dependent on obedience to the law of Moses, as well as man-made laws, to find favor with God. However, Scripture is very clear that no man can perfectly keep the law and all are under God's wrath (Romans 3:23; 5:18-21). The only one able to bring man the righteousness he needed was Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Jesus exchanged His righteousness for man's sin (2 Corinthians 5:21). All who will believe in Jesus will be freed from the power and penalty of sin (John 3:16).
Since John referred to himself merely as a "voice," the Jews questioned his right to call people to repentance and baptism. John the Baptist answers their doubts with a humble response.
"I baptize with water, but there stands One [Jesus Christ] among you whom you do not know. It is He who, coming after me, is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose" (John 1:26-28).
John then refers to Jesus Christ as the "Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" (1:29), which would have been a familiar image to the Jews. The Jews slaughtered a lamb on Passover to remember God saving the Israelites from certain death (see Exodus 12). At that time in history, the angel of death passed over Jewish homes in Egypt who had sprinkled the blood of a lamb on their doorposts. In the same way, Jesus was the "Lamb of God" sent to save mankind from the penalty of sin by dying in their place.
John the Baptist reveals the events surrounding Jesus' baptism by declaring,
"I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him. I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, 'Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit'" (John 1:32-33).
From these happenings at Jesus’ baptism, John concluded that Jesus Christ was the Son of God (1:34) and the One sent from God. So, John the Baptist is the first witness in John's (the gospel writer) account that Jesus Christ was the Messiah.
JOHN 1:35-51
In his writing, John declares that these words were written so many would "...believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name" (20:31). With this purpose in mind, John began his gospel by establishing that Jesus was the Messiah (Savior, Deliverer). Long ago, God had made a promise of deliverance to Adam and Eve after they had disobeyed Him and brought sin into the world (John 1:1-18; Genesis 3:15). Because of the first sin, all those who descended from Adam also inherited a sinful nature (Romans 5:12), which resulted in physical and eternal death (Romans 6:23). However, through the substitutionary death of the perfect Son of God, all those who would believe in Jesus' death as payment for their sin could be saved from the power and penalty of sin (Romans 5:13-21).
John (the gospel writer) was interested in providing evidence that Jesus was the Messiah, so he writes about several witnesses to this truth. First, he revealed that John the Baptist had testified to skeptical Jews that Jesus was the Messiah and Son of God (1:19-34). Next, John the Baptist presents Jesus as the Messiah to a group of his followers.
John is standing with two of his disciples, Andrew and Peter, when Jesus passes by. John the Baptist declares, "Behold the Lamb of God!" (1:35-36). When the two disciples heard John's declaration, they followed Jesus (1:37). This meant they believed John's testimony that Jesus was the Messiah and decided to be His disciples (followers of His ways). Jesus became aware that they were literally following Him, so He turned and asked, "What do you seek?" (1:38a). Jesus' question is more than a basic inquiry. He most likely wanted to discover their motives in following Him. The two disciples responded to His question saying, "Rabbi [Teacher] where are You staying?" (1:38b). Both disciples were announcing that they wanted to know more about Jesus’ ways and were willing to learn from and dwell with Him. Jesus then extends an invitation to follow Him (1:39a), so they went to where Jesus was staying and stayed with Him that day (1:39b).
Recounting how both of these disciples came to follow Jesus, John writes,
“One of the two who heard John [the Baptist] speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, 'We have found the Messiah' (which is translated, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus" (John 1:40-42a).
Andrew's belief in Jesus as the Savior leads him to affirm this truth to his brother, Simon Peter, who also believed that day. Upon seeing Simon, Jesus knew his heart and declared that he would now be called Cephas, an Aramaic name (Peter in Greek), meaning a stone (1:42b). The complete reasoning for Jesus changing Simon's name to Peter is not known, but we can be certain that Jesus knew Peter would become the "rock or foundation" of the early church, helping to spread the good news about Jesus Christ to all people.
The day following Jesus' encounter with Andrew and Peter, He meets Philip and asks him to follow Him (1:43). Philip responds to Jesus' invitation and then quickly finds his friend Nathanael nearby and says, "We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote--Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph" (1:45). Philip was declaring to his friend that Jesus Christ was the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies and the promised Savior. Skeptical at first, Nathanael reacts saying, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" so Philip invites him to "come and see" (1:46).
As Nathanael approaches, Jesus supernaturally recognizes that he is an honest seeker of the truth (1:47). Nathanael is shocked that Jesus knows the thoughts of his heart (1:48), so he immediately proclaims, "Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" (1:49). Responding to Nathanael's proclamation, Jesus says,
"Because I said to you, 'I saw you under the fig tree,' do you believe? You will see greater things than these. And He said to him, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, hereafter you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man'" (John 1:50-51).
This was Jesus' way of telling Nathanael that he would soon see even greater miracles and further proof that He was the Son of God. Truly, the disciples and all who read John's gospel are able to see that Jesus is the Son of God, who will bring life to all who believe in Him!
Dear God, through the reading of John’s words, help many believe in Jesus as the Savior and Deliverer from sin.
INTRODUCTION TO JOHN
The gospel according to John was written somewhere between AD 80-90, almost five decades after the apostle personally observed the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. Although John never mentions himself as the writer of this gospel, it is widely accepted by the early church and church fathers that he is the author. Instead of directly stating his authorship, John often refers to himself in the narrative as the disciple "whom Jesus loved" (13:23, 19:26, 20:2, 21:7, 20), which demonstrates his humility and understanding of God's sacrificial love for him. The gospel of John is a very unique writing, among the other gospels, because he directly states his purpose at the conclusion of the gospel, "... these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name" (John 20:31). From John’s own statement, we can safely assume he is writing to prove that 1) Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and 2) those who believe in Jesus Christ will receive eternal life.
To prove Jesus’ identity as the Son of God, John documents several miracles throughout his writing: turning water to wine (2:1-10), healing a nobleman's son (4:46-54), healing a paralytic (5:1-9), feeding the 5,000 (6:1-14), walking on the water (6:15-21), healing a blind man (9:1-41), and raising a dead man to life (11:1-57). As people would read about these magnificent works of Jesus, John hoped that they would see Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world and believe in Him as the One sent from God (Genesis 3:15).
To further display Jesus' deity, John records seven "I AM" statements where Christ affirmed that He is God: Bread of Life (6:35, 41, 48, 51); Light of the World (8:12); the Door (10:7, 9); Good Shepherd (10:11, 14); Resurrection and the Life (11:25); the Way, the Truth, and the Life (14:6); and the True Vine (15:1, 5). All of Jesus' "I AM" statements are an expression of the salvation He offers to the world through faith in Him.
The gospel of John also contains one of the best-known verses throughout the world.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved" (John 3:16-17).
These verses provide the basis for John's gospel -
- God loves mankind even though they are sinful
- God sent Jesus to die for the sins of mankind
- Mankind must believe in Jesus to be saved
JOHN 1:1-18
John’s gospel begins by seeking to convince his readers that Jesus Christ is actually God manifest in human flesh (incarnate) making Him fully God and fully man. At the conclusion of his gospel, John provides more insight about why he begins his gospel in this fashion. John proclaims that his words were "...written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name" (John 20:31). If this is John's stated purpose, he must persuade his readers concerning Jesus' true identity – that He possessed both human and divine natures making Him the One sent to be the Savior of the world.
In order to verify Jesus' identity, John uses wording which connects with both Jewish and Greek readers.
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God" (John 1:1-2).
According to John 1:14, the identity of the Word is the One who "became human flesh and dwelt among us...," which is Jesus Christ. To the Jew, word (logos in Greek) meant speaking or a message. John used this term to illustrate the idea that Jesus Christ was God's greatest revelation (message) of Himself to mankind. To the Greek, word took on more of a philosophical meaning indicating wisdom or something to do with the mind. In other words, the existence of Jesus taught people who God was because He was God in human flesh. Pulling from both Jewish and Greek culture, John used Word to reference a Person (Jesus Christ), not just a concept.
From the very first words in his writing, John provides some characteristics of the Word, Jesus Christ. He existed in the beginning, making Him eternal (1:1a, 2). He existed with God, making Him to be in perfect fellowship with God (1:1b). He was God, which establishes that all the divine attributes ascribed to God also belong to Him (1:1c). He was the creator of all things and carried out God's plan in bringing the universe into existence (1:3, see also Colossians 1:16-17; Hebrews 1:2). John also emphatically declares,
"In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it" (John 1:4-5).
All physical (temporary), as well as spiritual (eternal), life belongs to Jesus Christ. He gave physical life through His creation, but He also provides spiritual life to all those who turn from darkness (sin) and believe in the light (Jesus). There is also a greater implication about the light and the darkness. Satan is in control of the darkness (evil and sin). Jesus is in control of the light (good and right). But the power of Satan cannot overcome the light of Jesus.
John then informs his readers that a man named John the Baptist (1:6) had come to prepare the way for the Light (Jesus) by calling people to repentance and faith (1:7-8, 15). Although John bore witness to Jesus, many rejected Him and refused to receive the light which was given to the world by God (1:9-11). John details many illustrations of those who reject Jesus as the Savior in John 1-12. Nevertheless, there were some who acknowledged and believed in Jesus as the true Light of the world. Those who believed were given the “…right to become children of God" (1:12).
Through Jesus Christ, all have received an example of grace (undeserved favor) and a visible witness of God's love for humanity (1:16). Even though the law of Moses brought the knowledge of sin and condemnation upon the sinner (1:17a; see also Galatians 3:24), Jesus Christ brought hope for salvation to the world (1:17b). So, in seeing the works and ministry of Jesus, a person has seen God (1:18).
JOHN 1:19-34
In the first eighteen verses of John’s gospel, he establishes that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God and the One sent by God the Father to bring light (salvation) into a dark, evil world (1:9). John reveals to his readers that all those who receive Jesus as the light become the children of God (1:12), which provides them with forgiveness of sin and eternal life (1:4-5). "Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ" and brought hope to those who may have attempted to achieve salvation through their works (1:17). In order to uncover Jesus Christ as the hope for the world, John presents a series of witnesses, such as John the Baptist (1:19-34) and John's disciples (1:35-51).
The first witness is John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus Christ's coming by calling people to repentance of sin and faith in the Messiah. Messiah means anointed or chosen one and is equal to the title Christ. The role of the chosen one, Jesus Christ, was to bring salvation to the world. It was customary in this culture to send a "forerunner" ahead of an anointed or chosen one (or a king) so he could remove any obstacles which may be in the king's soon-traveled path. John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus Christ. The obstacle he was sent to remove was sin. Sin would get in the way of people receiving the Messiah and inheriting eternal life.
The Jews sent religious leaders to seek John the Baptist's true identity asking, "Who are you?" (1:19). John responded, "I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness: make straight the way of the Lord..." (1:23). The motive of the Jews sending these religious leaders was to find out about this man, John the Baptist, who was preaching a message contrary to their own. The Jews were dependent on obedience to the law of Moses, as well as man-made laws, to find favor with God. However, Scripture is very clear that no man can perfectly keep the law and all are under God's wrath (Romans 3:23; 5:18-21). The only one able to bring man the righteousness he needed was Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Jesus exchanged His righteousness for man's sin (2 Corinthians 5:21). All who will believe in Jesus will be freed from the power and penalty of sin (John 3:16).
Since John referred to himself merely as a "voice," the Jews questioned his right to call people to repentance and baptism. John the Baptist answers their doubts with a humble response.
"I baptize with water, but there stands One [Jesus Christ] among you whom you do not know. It is He who, coming after me, is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose" (John 1:26-28).
John then refers to Jesus Christ as the "Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" (1:29), which would have been a familiar image to the Jews. The Jews slaughtered a lamb on Passover to remember God saving the Israelites from certain death (see Exodus 12). At that time in history, the angel of death passed over Jewish homes in Egypt who had sprinkled the blood of a lamb on their doorposts. In the same way, Jesus was the "Lamb of God" sent to save mankind from the penalty of sin by dying in their place.
John the Baptist reveals the events surrounding Jesus' baptism by declaring,
"I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him. I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, 'Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit'" (John 1:32-33).
From these happenings at Jesus’ baptism, John concluded that Jesus Christ was the Son of God (1:34) and the One sent from God. So, John the Baptist is the first witness in John's (the gospel writer) account that Jesus Christ was the Messiah.
JOHN 1:35-51
In his writing, John declares that these words were written so many would "...believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name" (20:31). With this purpose in mind, John began his gospel by establishing that Jesus was the Messiah (Savior, Deliverer). Long ago, God had made a promise of deliverance to Adam and Eve after they had disobeyed Him and brought sin into the world (John 1:1-18; Genesis 3:15). Because of the first sin, all those who descended from Adam also inherited a sinful nature (Romans 5:12), which resulted in physical and eternal death (Romans 6:23). However, through the substitutionary death of the perfect Son of God, all those who would believe in Jesus' death as payment for their sin could be saved from the power and penalty of sin (Romans 5:13-21).
John (the gospel writer) was interested in providing evidence that Jesus was the Messiah, so he writes about several witnesses to this truth. First, he revealed that John the Baptist had testified to skeptical Jews that Jesus was the Messiah and Son of God (1:19-34). Next, John the Baptist presents Jesus as the Messiah to a group of his followers.
John is standing with two of his disciples, Andrew and Peter, when Jesus passes by. John the Baptist declares, "Behold the Lamb of God!" (1:35-36). When the two disciples heard John's declaration, they followed Jesus (1:37). This meant they believed John's testimony that Jesus was the Messiah and decided to be His disciples (followers of His ways). Jesus became aware that they were literally following Him, so He turned and asked, "What do you seek?" (1:38a). Jesus' question is more than a basic inquiry. He most likely wanted to discover their motives in following Him. The two disciples responded to His question saying, "Rabbi [Teacher] where are You staying?" (1:38b). Both disciples were announcing that they wanted to know more about Jesus’ ways and were willing to learn from and dwell with Him. Jesus then extends an invitation to follow Him (1:39a), so they went to where Jesus was staying and stayed with Him that day (1:39b).
Recounting how both of these disciples came to follow Jesus, John writes,
“One of the two who heard John [the Baptist] speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, 'We have found the Messiah' (which is translated, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus" (John 1:40-42a).
Andrew's belief in Jesus as the Savior leads him to affirm this truth to his brother, Simon Peter, who also believed that day. Upon seeing Simon, Jesus knew his heart and declared that he would now be called Cephas, an Aramaic name (Peter in Greek), meaning a stone (1:42b). The complete reasoning for Jesus changing Simon's name to Peter is not known, but we can be certain that Jesus knew Peter would become the "rock or foundation" of the early church, helping to spread the good news about Jesus Christ to all people.
The day following Jesus' encounter with Andrew and Peter, He meets Philip and asks him to follow Him (1:43). Philip responds to Jesus' invitation and then quickly finds his friend Nathanael nearby and says, "We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote--Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph" (1:45). Philip was declaring to his friend that Jesus Christ was the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies and the promised Savior. Skeptical at first, Nathanael reacts saying, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" so Philip invites him to "come and see" (1:46).
As Nathanael approaches, Jesus supernaturally recognizes that he is an honest seeker of the truth (1:47). Nathanael is shocked that Jesus knows the thoughts of his heart (1:48), so he immediately proclaims, "Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" (1:49). Responding to Nathanael's proclamation, Jesus says,
"Because I said to you, 'I saw you under the fig tree,' do you believe? You will see greater things than these. And He said to him, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, hereafter you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man'" (John 1:50-51).
This was Jesus' way of telling Nathanael that he would soon see even greater miracles and further proof that He was the Son of God. Truly, the disciples and all who read John's gospel are able to see that Jesus is the Son of God, who will bring life to all who believe in Him!
Dear God, through the reading of John’s words, help many believe in Jesus as the Savior and Deliverer from sin.
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The Way - Day 104 (Mark 13)The Way - Day 105 (Mark 14)The Way - Day 106 (Mark 15)The Way - Day 107 (Mark 16)The Way - Day 108 (Romans 1)The Way - Day 109 (Romans 2)The Way - Day 110 (Romans 3)The Way - Day 111 (Romans 4)The Way - Day 112 (Romans 5)The Way - Day 113 (Romans 6)The Way - Day 114 (Romans 7)The Way - Day 115 (Romans 8)The Way - Day 116 (Romans 9)The Way - Day 117 (Romans 10)The Way - Day 118 (Romans 11)The Way - Day 119 (Romans 12)The Way - Day 120 (Romans 13)The Way - Day 121 (Romans 14)The Way - Day 122 (Romans 15)The Way - Day 123 (Romans 16)The Way - Day 124 (Acts 20)
March
The Way - Day 125 (Acts 21)The Way - Day 126 (Acts 22)The Way - Day 127 (Acts 23)The Way - Day 128 (Acts 24)The Way - Day 129 (Acts 25)The Way - Day 130 (Acts 26)The Way - Day 131 (Acts 27)The Way - Day 132 (Acts 28)The Way - Day 133 (Colossians 1)The Way - Day 134 (Colossians 2)The Way - Day 135 (Colossians 3)The Way - Day 136 (Colossians 4)The Way - Day 137 (Ephesians 1)The Way - Day 138 (Ephesians 2)The Way - Day 139 (Ephesians 3)The Way - Day 140 (Ephesians 4)The Way - Day 141 (Ephesians 5)The Way - Day 142 (Ephesians 6)The Way - Day 143 (Philippians 1)The Way - Day 144 (Philippians 2)The Way - Day 145 (Philippians 3)
April
The Way - Day 146 (Philippians 4)The Way - Day 147 (Philemon)The Way - Day 148 (Hebrews 1)The Way - Day 149 (Hebrews 2)The Way - Day 150 (Hebrews 3)The Way - Day 151 (Hebrews 4)The Way - Day 152 (Hebrews 5)The Way - Day 153 (Hebrews 6)The Way - Day 154 (Hebrews 7)The Way - Day 155 (Hebrews 8)The Way - Day 156 (Hebrews 9)The Way - Day 157 (Hebrews 10)The Way - Day 158 (Hebrews 11)The Way - Day 159 (Hebrews 12)The Way - Day 160 (Hebrews 13)The Way - Day 161 (1 Timothy 1)The Way - Day 162 (1 Timothy 2)The Way - Day 163 (1 Timothy 3)The Way - Day 164 (1 Timothy 4)The Way - Day 165 (1 Timothy 5)The Way - Day 166 (1 Timothy 6)The Way - Day 167 (2 Timothy 1)
May
The Way - Day 168 (2 Timothy 2)The Way - Day 169 (2 Timothy 3)The Way - Day 170 (2 Timothy 4)The Way - Day 171 (Titus 1)The Way - Day 172 (Titus 2)The Way - Day 173 (Titus 3)The Way - Day 174 (1 Peter 1)The Way - Day 175 (1 Peter 2)The Way - Day 176 (1 Peter 3)The Way - Day 177 (1 Peter 4)The Way - Day 178 (1 Peter 5)The Way - Day 179 (2 Peter 1)The Way - Day 180 (2 Peter 2)