The Book of John – Week 18: Connected to the Vine | August 3–7
Jesus gives His disciples the last I AM statement, and it is the most powerful picture of the Christian life: “I am the True Vine, and my Father is the gardener.” Just as branches cannot survive or bear fruit apart from the vine, believers cannot flourish spiritually apart from Christ. Jesus makes it clear that…
The Book of John – Week 17: Peace for Troubled Hearts | July 27-31
In our text this week, Jesus informs the disciples that He is leaving but also promises that even though He is going away physically, His followers will not be left alone. The Holy Spirit is coming in His place—the Advocate—who will teach, guide, comfort, and remind them of His truth. Jesus then offers a peace…
The Book of John – Week 16: The King Who Knelt | July 20–24
On the night before the cross, Jesus does something shocking: the Lord and Teacher kneels to wash His disciples’ feet. In a culture where foot-washing was reserved for the lowest servant, Jesus intentionally adopts the posture of humility and service. This passage calls believers not merely to admire Jesus’ humility, but to embody it. The…
The Book of John – Week 15: Dying to Live | July 13–17
This week, Jesus calls His disciples to let go of self-centered living and to follow Him fully. The cross is not only the path Jesus walks but also the pattern for those who belong to Him. This passage challenges us to decide whether we will cling to self-preservation and remain in darkness or surrender our…
The Book of John – Week 14: Worthy of It All | July 6–10
At a dinner held in Jesus’ honor, Mary anoints Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume. This act of worship asks a searching question: what is Jesus worth to us? Is He worthy of our leftovers, our convenience, and our polite admiration—or our wholehearted worship? True devotion is not measured by public appearance, but by what we…
