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The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. (John 3:35) In verse 9a our Lord declares that His love for each of His disciples is patterned after the Father’s love for Him: “Just as the Father has loved me, I also have loved you.”. Scripture indicates that this is a self-revealing, self-sharing love.
1. ( John 1:1-2) The pre-existence of the Word ( Logos ). In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. a. In the beginning: This refers to the timeless eternity of Genesis 1:19 ( In the beginning, God created the heavens and earth ).
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Bible Study Questions. 1. How does the concept of Jesus as the Word expand your understanding of His nature and mission? 2. What does the narrative of John the Baptist's testimony teach about humility and purpose? 3. How does the description of the Word becoming flesh challenge your understanding of God? 4.
2. ( John 8:3-5) The woman is brought to Jesus, caught in the act of adultery. Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned.
John 15, a chapter filled with divine love and instructions, shines a light on the believer's journey. The vivid analogy of the vine and branches underscores our absolute need for a relationship with Jesus to live fruitful lives. Moreover, the commandment of love sets the standard for relationships, while the promise of the Holy Spirit and ...
7. Election – Notice that Jesus “found” Philip (John 1:43) and that it was Jesus who issued the call to “follow Me” (John 1:43). We know this to be true from John 15:15 where Jesus said that He chooses us, not the other way around. Jesus purposed to go there. He took the initiative in going to Philip’s location.
John 1: Jesus as the Word and the First Disciples. The first half of the book opens with a two-part introduction. First, there is a poem ( John 1:1-18 ) that opens with the famous line, “In the beginning was the Word.”. This is an obvious allusion to Genesis 1 , when God created everything with his word.
