John 21 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Had Peter realized that each question carried its own instruction, he was not going to worry about the number of times Jesus asked him the same question.Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Verse 15.Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” Verse 16.Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.” Verse 17.The Body of Christ isContinueContinue reading “John 21 Commentary”
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John 20 Commentary
John 20 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Mary Magdalene reaps her reward. Seek and you shall find, her Master had said. Her love for Jesus keeps her at the now-empty tomb, weeping. Jesus appears to her first.”Woman, why are you crying?” The angels ask Mary Magdalene not because they don’t know why she is crying. But she shouldn’tContinueContinue reading “John 20 Commentary”
John 19 Commentary
John 19 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com A paper crown (like one on the birthday boy’s head) wouldn’t hurt so it’s not an option. It just has to be a crown of thorns. Thorns hurt. Thorns hurt humanity. They are designed to choke fruitfulness and prosperity. The ground produces thorns as part of God’s curse against the groundContinueContinue reading “John 19 Commentary”
John 18 Commentary
John 18 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 18 hosts Pilate’s timeless statement: “What is truth?” He didn’t even wait for an answer. There is never anything like truth, he must have reckoned. It was a desperate statement that represented humanity’s futile search for truth. No one ever finds it. Pilate isn’t looking for truth but simply voicingContinueContinue reading “John 18 Commentary”
John 17 Commentary
John 17 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Jesus’ prayer is said in plain human language yet it is nearly impossible to understand! The worshipper, Jesus, stands in a delicate position of both the Son of God and the Son of Man. It is both a report and a requisition form. It is also both a lecture and aContinueContinue reading “John 17 Commentary”
John 16 Commentary
John 16 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Every saint wishes to have lived during the time of Jesus’ earthly pilgrimage. Who wouldn’t love to host Jesus for a sumptuous meal like Martha, Mary, and Lazarus? Drop it if you can. We have something better, Jesus declared. We have the Helper. Among the many things the Spirit does isContinueContinue reading “John 16 Commentary”
John 15 Commentary
John 15 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com We have the seventh of the memorable “I am” statements – where the “I am” is followed by a metaphor. “I am the true Vine”. I am the Bread of Life; I am the Light; I am the Door; I am the Good Shepherd; I am the Resurrection; I am theContinueContinue reading “John 15 Commentary”
John 14 Commentary
John 14 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Yes, He is departing but what happens to their hopes? The disciples take turns interrogating Jesus over His departure. What does it mean? Where is He going? How do they get there? Peter (Chapter 13) is followed by Thomas, then Phillip and Judas (not Judas Iscariot). It is a difficult timeContinueContinue reading “John 14 Commentary”
John 13 Commentary
John 13 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The Christian walk makes your feet dirty. They must be washed. As Jesus has washed my feet I must wash my brother’s feet. We can think of forgiveness. Uncleanliness refers to sin.But who wouldn’t want to talk about Jesus’ humility here? You have everything under your feet, including the prince ofContinueContinue reading “John 13 Commentary”
John 12 Commentary
John 12 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out.” Verse 31. Whatever the LORD meant by this statement!There are several clues in this chapter as well as the rest of the holy script.In the Garden of Peace and Tranquility, the LORDContinueContinue reading “John 12 Commentary”
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