A hopeful future

“ In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?” (John 14:2) As Jesus had His last supper with His disciples, He prepared them further for his parting. He knew what was in the hearts of His disciples … Lees meer

True worship

“The woman left her water jar and went away into town and said to the people, ‘Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?’” (John 4:28-29) The Samaritan woman longed to be taught by Jesus. She had a question on her mind: Where should we worship … Lees meer

The truth comes to light

“The woman said to Him, ‘Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet.’” (John 4:19) The Samaritan woman did not understand what Jesus meant by living water. She said to Him, “Sir, you have nothing to draw water with, and the well is deep. Where do you get that living water?” Jesus seemed to imply … Lees meer

Living water

“And He had to pass through Samaria.” (John 4:4) The rumors about Jesus spread quickly. The Pharisees heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John. This fanned their anger against Jesus. Therefore, Jesus left Judea and set out again for Galilee. On that journey, He had to go through Samaria.He arrived in … Lees meer

The love of God

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) During the conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus proceeds step by step to the heart of the gospel. He tells him; “As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so … Lees meer

A visit at night

“Jesus answered him, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.’” (John 3:3) One night, a man came to Jesus. It was Nicodemus, a Pharisee. He was a leader of the Jews and was curious about Jesus. He said, “Rabbi, we know that you are … Lees meer

Saving the best for last

“This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested His glory. And His disciples believed in Him.” (John 2:11) There was a wedding in the village of Cana at which Jesus’ mother Mary was present. Jesus and His disciples were also invited. At one point the wine was running low. … Lees meer

Under the fig tree

“Nathanael answered Him, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” (John 1:49) The next day Jesus wanted to leave for Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow Me.” Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip sought out his friend Nathanael and said to him, … Lees meer

An unforgettable moment

“And he looked at Jesus as He walked by and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God!” (John 1:36) The next day John stood there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus coming, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God Who takes away the sin of the world.” John saw Jesus coming. He … Lees meer