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”
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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”
John 11 Commentary
John 11 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Are there times when the LORD Jesus is deliberately absent from your situation? This appears to be the case here. Jesus is happy to be away from where He is required! Consequently, things go bad. Deliberate divine absence.Yes, things go bad but Jesus deliberately delays showing up. How we want JesusContinueContinue reading “John 11 Commentary”
John 10 Commentary
John 10 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Christianity is like a late entry into the world of religions. But when we read the Bible, there is a clear roadmap to the events recorded in the Book of John. Indeed, the Book itself points to a time before creation when the Word is with God and the Word isContinueContinue reading “John 10 Commentary”
John 9 Commentary
John 9 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “Who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus. By this argument, Jesus repudiates the notion that suffering is always a consequence of sin.Jesus also repudiates the famous “cause and effect” concept. Spirituality is complex and cannot be definedContinueContinue reading “John 9 Commentary”
John 8 Commentary
John 8 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The term “the lost” is often used to refer to the unbelievers. The term “the confused” is less honorable but it would fit the description of the Jews in this chapter. They call the Sovereign God their Father in verse 41. Their fellow Jew, the man Jesus, is an exception! TheyContinueContinue reading “John 8 Commentary”
John 7 Commentary
John 7 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Who hasn’t felt uncomfortable with the LORD Jesus’ actions of shifting from His stated positions? It feels like we need to examine the instruction, “But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’” This internal conflict is fine as it exposes our folly. Don’t drop the feeling but ask theContinueContinue reading “John 7 Commentary”
John 6 Commentary
John 6 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The feeding of the five thousand men is a revelation of the God who fed Israel in the wilderness. Yes, five thousand men, never mind the more than five thousand women and children always attending such gatherings! Look at this sign again. The LORD Jesus would speak and the five smallContinueContinue reading “John 6 Commentary”
John 5 Commentary
John 5 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work.” Genesis 2 verse 2″My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” Verse 17.What do you make of such deepContinueContinue reading “John 5 Commentary”
John 4b Commentary
John 4b Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The Samaritan woman’s encounter with Jesus changes her life for good. She rushes back to her village and tells everyone about Jesus. No seminary training. No certificates and practicing licenses. No ordination ceremony. But she does the job. Evangelists are envious.Share what you have seen. Tell someone what the LORD hasContinueContinue reading “John 4b Commentary”