John 10:2-3 Hearing His Voice
But he who enters by the door is a shepherd of the sheep. To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. John 10:2-3 In verse 5 he repeats, “they know his voice” and in verse 6, “they do not know…
Read MoreJohn 10:10 The Shepherd’s Intent for All
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. John 10:10 NASB Sheep are important. To the shepherd and the thief (and probably a few wolves close by too). The sheep pen is a safe place, and the gate or door allows access.…
Read MoreJohn 10:1 Identifying the thief
Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. John 10:1 NIV This section of John is both a tender picture of God’s care and love for me and a sharp rebuke to those…
Read MoreJohn 9:39 The fire of the miraculous
And Jesus said, “For judgment I came into this world, so that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may become blind.” John 9:39 NASB Separating the sheep from the goats There is a thin line between heaven and earth — what happens in one is reflected in the other.…
Read MoreJohn 9:6-7 Seeing and believing
When He had said these things, He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva; and He anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay. And He said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which is translated, Sent). So he went and washed, and came back seeing. John…
Read MoreJohn 9:1-5 It’s time to grow up
Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him. I must…
Read MoreJohn 8:57-59 Timelessness
So the Jews said to Him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abraham?” Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am.” Therefore they picked up stones to throw at Him, but Jesus hid Himself and went out of the temple. John 8:57-59…
Read MoreJohn 8:56 Visionary or a bat?
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad. John 8:56 NASB Seeing Abraham saw. He was looking for something. An answer. A solution. Living is incredibly hard work. People are dim in their eyes and do horrible things. There must be a remedy. He heard the stories of…
Read MoreJohn 8:50 Glory B
I am not seeking glory for myself; but there is one who seeks it, and he is the judge. John 8:50 NIV Glory conjures up all sorts of images for me. Triumphant victory. The climax of the autumn season with gorgeous foliage and bountiful harvest. Conquering a climb to the top of a mountain. Prize-worthy…
Read MoreJohn 8:45-47 Religious imposters
But because I tell the truth, you do not believe Me. Which of you convicts Me of sin? And if I tell the truth, why do you not believe Me? He who is of God hears God’s words, therefore you do not hear, because you are not of God. John 8:45-47 NKJV You are not…
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