John 21:1-14: Epilogue; More appearances of Jesus: at the Sea of Tiberias, the big fish catch; Jesus prepares their meal; fishers of men, Matt. 4:19; Eph. 2;10; supply for mission; […]
John 20:24-31 Lesson 84
John 20:24-31: Another appearance of Jesus to the disciples; John 4:48; with Thomas present; Thomas confesses who Jesus is; Blessed are they who did not see and believed, 1 Pet. […]
John 20:19-23 Lesson 83
John 20:19-23: Jesus appears to His disciples; peace; disciples to be sent; Holy Spirit to come soon. Acts 1:3-8; 2:1-4; the Spirit parable; disciples forgiving sin, Acts 5:31;10:43;13:38;26:18. NB: It […]
John 20:1-18 Lesson 82
John 20:1-18: The Resurrection; Mary’s report to Peter; John and Peter at the tomb; Jesus appears to Mary; Mary’s recognition of Jesus. NB: It may take several seconds for the […]
John 19:28-42 Lesson 81
John 19:28-42: the Crucifixion: six to the ninth hour, Matt. 27:45-46; Zeph. 1:15; 2 Cor. 5:21; his thirst; power over death, Acts 2:24; 2 Tim. 1:10b, Heb. 2:14-15; sour wine, […]
John 19:17-27 Lesson 80
John 19:17-27: Timeline of Passion Week; second scourging; Barabbas released, Lu. 23:16; Matt. 27:26; Mk. 15:15; Jesus carrying his cross; crucifixion; two criminals, Is. 53:12; the inscription; lots cast over […]
John 19:1-16 Lesson 79
John 19:1-16: Jesus scourged; levels of flogging; crown of thorns; Pilate pronounced Jesus not guilty; Jew’s claim against Jesus, Lev. 24:16a; Pilate’s wife’s dream, Matt. 27:19; judgement seat; Pilate’s hand-washing, […]
John 18:28-40 Lesson 78
John 18:28-40: Jesus before Pilate; praetorium; false accusations, Lu. 23:2; execution issues, Deut. 21:22-23; Gal. 3:13; King of the Jews; My kingdom not of this world; born to be king; […]
John 18:15-27 Lesson 77
John 18:15-27: Jesus deserted by his disciples, Mk. 14:50; Lu. 22:53; Annas; first trial-hearing Jesus struck and his response; Peter’s first denial; Jesus sent to Caiaphas for second hearing; Peter’s […]
John 18:1-14 Lesson 76
John 18:1-14: the betrayal; Kidron valley, Lu. 22:39; the arresting party’s reaction to Jesus’ self-identification, Acts 9:4; Jesus protects the disciples, Peter and his sword, Lu. 22:49; Jesus heals Malcus’ […]