John 21

Journey Through The Bible       Old Testament Reading: Numbers 18-21      New Testament Reading: John 21

So Peter turned around and saw the disciple Jesus loved following them, the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and asked, “Lord, who is the one that’s going to betray you?” When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about him?” (John 21:20-21).

The 20th chapter of John seems to be the crowning ending to Jesus’ story. He arose from the grave victori

John 20

Journey Through The Bible      Old Testament Reading: Numbers 15-17       New Testament Reading: John 20

On the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark. She saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb (John 20:1).

God the Father worked for six days creating the world, then rested. God the Son suffered for six hours on the cross, then He rested in the grave. Then, early in the morning on the first day of the week, Christ aros

John 19

Journey Through The Bible      Old Testament Reading: Numbers 11-14      New Testament Reading: John 19

After this, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus - but secretly because of his fear of the Jews - asked Pilate that he might remove Jesus's body. Pilate gave him permission; so he came and took his body away. Nicodemus (who had previously come to him at night) also came, bringing a mixture of about seventy-five pounds of myrrh and aloes. They took Jesus's body

John 18

Journey Through The Bible       Old Testament Reading: Numbers 8-10       New Testament Reading: John 18

Then Jesus, knowing everything that was about to happen to him, went out and said to them, “Who is it that you’re seeking?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “I am He,” Jesus told them (John 18:4-5).

Human history began in a garden, and the first sin was committed there. The first Adam disobeyed God and was cast out of the garden. The last Adam, Jesus (1 Cor 15:45) was

John 17

Journey Through The Bible       Old Testament Reading: Numbers 4-7      New Testament Reading: John 17

I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in me through their word. May they all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us, so that the world may believe you sent me (John 17:20-21).

Jesus concludes His teaching in the upper room with a prayer. This is the greatest prayer ever recorded anywhere in Scripture. We are privileged

John 16

Journey Through The Bible      Old Testament Reading: Numbers 1-3      New Testament Reading: John 16

I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world (John 16:33).

Jesus concludes His teaching in the Upper Room Discourse with words of encouragement to His disciples. They were confused and afraid concerning what Jesus had told them was about to happen. Jesus spoke of joy, but the e

John 15

Journey Through The Bible       Old Testament Reading: Psalms 95-99      New Testament Reading: John 15

My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit and prove to be my disciples (John 15:8).

Vineyards were very common in Israel and were important to the life and economy of the nation. When Jesus used this image, He was not introducing something new; it was familiar to every Jew. Throughout this analogy, Jesus is talking intimately with His disciples, not the m

John 14

Journey Through The Bible      Old Testament Reading: Psalms 90-94      New Testament Reading: John 14

I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever. He is the Spirit of truth. The world is unable to receive him because it doesn’t see him or know him. But you do know him, because he remains with you and will be in you (John 14:16-17).

As Jesus continues to talk with His disciples on this final evening before His crucifixion, His concern

John 13

Journey Through The Bible       Old Testament Reading: Psalms 84-89      New Testament Reading: John 13

When Jesus had washed their feet and put on his outer clothing, he reclined again and said to them, “Do you know what I have done for you? You call me Teacher and Lord—and you are speaking rightly, since that is what I am. So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should

John 12

Journey Through The Bible       Old Testament Reading: Psalms 78-83      New Testament Reading: John 12

Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany where Lazarus was, the one Jesus had raised from the dead (John 12:1).

Jesus is making His final trip to Jerusalem; His crucifixion is only a week away. But on His way, He had to make one last visit with His dear friends in Bethany. As John describes the last acts of the three siblings, he provides wonderful examples for

John 11

Journey Through The Bible      Old Testament Reading: Psalms 73-77      New Testament Reading: John 11

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live. Everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” “Yes, Lord,” she told him, “I believe you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who comes into the world” (John 11:25-27).

This passage contains some of the most comforting words spoken by our

John 10

Journey Through The Bible       Old Testament Reading: Psalms 67-72      New Testament Reading: John 10

My sheep hear my voice, I know them, and they follow me (John 10:27).

Throughout chapter ten, Jesus uses the imagery of a shepherd and his sheep. They are often used in the Bible to symbolize God and His children. Sheep and shepherds abounded in and around Judea and the Jews could easily relate to the symbolism.

In verse 27, Jesus provides a powerful summary of His teaching

John 9

Journey Through The Bible        Old Testament Reading: Psalms 60-66      New Testament Reading: John 9

“This is an amazing thing!” the man told them. “You don’t know where he is from, and yet he opened my eyes. We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but if anyone is God-fearing and does his will, he listens to him. Throughout history no one has ever heard of someone opening the eyes of a person born blind. If this man were not from God, he wouldn’t be able to do anyth

John 8

Journey Through The Bible       Old Testament Reading: Psalms 55-59      New Testament Reading: John 8

When Jesus stood up, he said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, Lord,” she answered. “Neither do I condemn you,” said Jesus. “Go, and from now on do not sin anymore” (John 8:10-11).

Jesus is teaching in the temple courtyard and the religious leaders of the day, the Scribes and the Pharisees, rudely and crudely interrupted Him. They brought t

John 7

Journey Through The Bible        Old Testament Reading: Psalms 50-54       New Testament Reading: John 7

“If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. The one who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, will have streams of living water flow from deep within him.” He said this about the Spirit. Those who believed in Jesus were going to receive the Spirit, for the Spirit had not yet been given because Jesus had not yet been glorified (John 7:37b-39).

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