10MGJ Podcasts

Sin is directly related to belief, specifically belief in who Jesus says he is, what Jesus teaches, and what Jesus does

John indicates that in the coming of Jesus something greater is happening than ever occurred in the past,

Although we are not as familiar in our century with the expectation for a Prophet like Moses, it is evident first century Judeans were.

A definite expectation fills the air that the Messiah, God’s anointed person, will come and do great and mighty things for God’s people Israel.

Moses joins John the Baptizer as a witness to the preeminence of Jesus

Those who receive the Word realize the Light for humanity has come, splitting the darkness forever.

"The Word became flesh" presents the prophetic word of God taking human shape and form.

Jesus takes on flesh and dwells among humanity in order to reveal truth.

Grace is found in the provision God makes for all people through Jesus.

God's glory is seen in his provision to his people.

Children of God are unique because their origin rests in God.

Belief is crucial to the entire purpose of the Gospel of John

As part of this world, we are God's adornment, God's treasure

Many provide witness to Jesus and his activities

A single man named John appeared.

Darkness cannot overtake the Light.

The Light of the World shines among us.

Life is the result of the Incarnation

The Importance of "The Word" in the Gospel of John

Now those dwelling with the Father will also do the will and work of the Father, a work which revolves around love.

The Gospel of John places an emphasis on water, but not on a change in its taste. Instead this gospel focuses on the abundant supply of water.

In the Gospel of John, birth is only the beginning, Life awaits those who hear and obey Jesus’ voice.

The first interaction by Nicodemus with Jesus reminds us of one, key element of faith-it is expected to develop with the passing of time.

When the Temple leaders question Jesus’ authority, they fail to realize what one hearing the Gospel of John already knows; God’s presence is walking around the temple.

The Gospel of John describes a three Passover cycle, thus merging the importance of Passover with the undergirding story of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.

A “sign” depicts those activities reserved for the divine and indicates divine interest that is detectable against our backdrop of uniformity

This Son of Man does not lead an army in violence against others, but suffers violence by others at the hand of soldiers.

Galilee reminds us that there is no place where God will not go, no group of people whom God does not seek to reach.

Despite Nicodemus’ own high status in society, he addresses Jesus as one whom he considers higher yet.

The only way to come close to understanding the superlative nature of Jesus is to receive the Holy Spirit,