John 3 Jesus and Nicodemus 1 There was a Pharisee called Nicodemus. He was one of the Jewish leaders. 2 He came to speak with Jesus at night. He said to Jesus, 'Teacher, we know that God has sent you to us. We have seen the miracles that you are doing. Nobody could do these things unless God was with him.' 3 Jesus replied, 'I tell you ...Coffman's Commentaries on the Bible. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1)The eternal existence of the Lord Jesus Christ and his absolute identification with God and as God are unequivocally stated in the first line of this gospel; and this may be considered the theme of the whole Gospel, every word and every event of the entire narrative ...Matthew 18:4. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (4) Whosoever therefore shall humble himself. —This, then, was the answer to the question "Who shall be the greatest.". The secret of true greatness lay in that unconsciousness of being great, which takes the lowest ...God is in control. He can even use people who do not know him. The Book of Daniel is in two parts. In the first 6 chapters, we read about Daniel and his friends. They were loyal to God. In the other 6 chapters, we read about Daniel’s dreams. God sent him messages in dreams.3. That the Father is the husbandman, geoµrgos — the land-worker. Though the earth is the Lord's, it yields him no fruit unless he work it. God has not only a propriety in, but a care of, the vine and all the branches. He hath planted, and watered, and gives the increase; for we are God's husbandry, 1 Co. 3:9.by-Verse Bible CommentaryJohn 18. by-Verse Bible Commentary. John 18. Jhn 17 Jhn Jhn 19. Verse 1 Verse 2 Verse 3 Verse 4 Verse 5 Verse 6 Verse 7 Verse 8 Verse 9 Verse 10 Verse 11 Verse 12 Verse 13 Verse 14 Verse 15 Verse 16 Verse 17 Verse 18 Verse 19 Verse 20 Verse 21 Verse 22 Verse 23 Verse 24 Verse 25 Verse 26 Verse 27 Verse 28 Verse 29 Verse ...John 12. It was a melancholy account which we had in the close of the foregoing chapter of the dishonour done to our Lord Jesus, when the scribes and Pharisees proclaimed him a traitor to their church, and put upon him all the marks of ignominy they could: but the story of this chapter balances that, by giving us an account of the honour done ...The story of Psalm 18. This is a very special psalm. It is so special that you will find it in 2 places in the Bible. It is here in the Book of Psalms. It is also in a part of the Bible that we call the Book of Samuel. Samuel is in 2 parts. I Samuel tells the story of David before he became king of Israel. 2 Samuel tells us the story of David ...Is now already in the world: Though it will have its ultimate consummation in an end-times political and economic ruler, the essence of this antichrist spirit is present with us today. It is found everywhere a false Jesus is promoted in place of the true Jesus of the Bible. 3. (4) The protection of the child of God.Luke 18:1-14. The Lord speaks the two parables on prayer — the importunate widow, and the Pharisee and publican. Luke 18:1. And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. The formnla ἕλεγε δὲ καί, literally, "and he spake also," calls attention to the fact that the parable ...A free Bible Commentary on the Letter to the Hebrews in Easy English.How can I get to Heaven? A free Bible Commentary on the Letter to the Hebrews in Easy English. ... 'Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father' (John 14:19), and 'I and my Father are one' (John 10:30). God is the Father. 5. The Son Jesus maintains all things ...Psalm 40. (This is) for the music leader. (It is) a psalm of David. v1 I was patient while I waited for the LORD. He turned to me and he heard me when I prayed for help. v2 He lifted me out of the pit where (bad people) were destroying me. and from very wet ground.A free Bible Version and Commentary on the New Testament Book of Revelation in Easy English. From Now to the End of Time. An EasyEnglish Bible Version and Commentary (2800 word vocabulary) on the Book of Revelation ... (1 John 2:18). The *dragon (*Satan) gave his own power to this *beast. The *beast was a man whom *Satan possessed. …The Climax of Unbelief. Voluntary Surrender and Crucifixion of Jesus ( John 18:1 to John 19:42 ). John 18:1. When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his …John 14. John 13 Jesus washes his disciples' feet 1 It was nearly time for the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that he would soon leave this world and to go to the Father. He had always loved those who were his own people in the world. He continued to love them to the end. 2 Jesus and his disciples were eating supper.iii. Looking back over John 3, one might say that it is a must read chapter of the Bible. There are four prominent musts in John 3. · The Sinner’s must: you must be born again ( John 3:7 ). · The Savior’s must: so must the Son of Man be lifted up ( John 3:14 ). · The Sovereign’s must: He must increase ( John 3:30 ).David Brown (1803-1897) was a Free Church pastor also in Scotland, and professor of theology at Free Church College of the University of Aberdeen. Download: Romans - Jamieson Fausset Brown. After downloading the commentaries below, see get Free John Bible Commentaries next. Martin Luther. Martin Luther (1483—1546) was a German theologian ...Chapter 1. The apostle and evangelist, John, seems to have been the youngest of the twelve. He was especially favoured with our Lord's regard and confidence, so as to be spoken of as the disciple whom Jesus loved. He was very sincerely attached to his Master. He exercised his ministry at Jerusalem with much success, and outlived the destruction ...Exodus 1-18: The Israelites leave Egypt ... A Bible commentary on Mark's Gospel, without translated Bible text. In very simple English (1200 word vocabulary). Written by Keith Simons. March 2010. ... A Bible text and commentary on John's second letter. Written by Ian Mackervoy. April 2005. 3 John: ...This is in the Hebrew Bible. David spoke Hebrew. He wrote Psalm 15 in Hebrew. The words in verse 2 tell us what believers are like on the inside. A believer is a person that believes in the LORD. We call them Christians today. Only God sees inside us. Verses 3-5 tells us what believers are like on the outside. This is what everyone sees.1 John 4:18-19. There is no fear in love — No slavish or tormenting fear, diffidence, or distrust, can be where love reigns; but perfect, mature love casteth out such fear, because such fear hath torment — And so is inconsistent with the happiness of love. He that feareth is not made perfect in love — In the sense above explained. Study therefore to increase …Study the bible online using commentary on John and more!... John Commentary - Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete) Our biggest sale! 50% off your PLUS subscription. Use code SUMMER The Bible The ... John 18 John 19 John 20 John 21 Popular Articles. Healthy, Biblical Tips for Dealing with Conflict ...1. (1) Fear not, knowing you belong to the LORD. But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.". a. Says the LORD, who created you…and He who formed you: God speaks to His people as their Creator.1. (1-2) Mary Magdalene comes upon Jesus’ tomb, finds it empty and tells the disciples about it. Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said ...THE ARREST IN THE GARDEN ( John 18:1-11 continued) Few scenes in scripture so show us the qualities of Jesus as does the arrest in the garden. (i) It shows us his courage. At Passover time it was fun moon and the night was almost like daylight. Yet the enemies of Jesus had come with lamps and torches.A detailed and easy-to-understand commentary on John 18, the chapter that describes Jesus' arrest and trial. Learn about the garden, the soldiers, the high priest, the questions, the testimony, and the judgment of Jesus. See moreA. Betrayal and arrest in the garden. 1. ( John 18:1-3) Jesus enters the garden, followed by Judas and his troops. When Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples over the Brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which He and His disciples entered. And Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place; for Jesus often met there with ...Listen to me when I cry. Answer me when I pray to you. My lips do not tell lies. v2 I want justice from you. I want your eyes to see what is right. v3 You can look at the secrets of my heart. You can test me at night. Though you test me, you will find nothing (wrong). I promise myself that my mouth will not sin.John 13:1-17 - Prepared to Serve. John 13:18-38 - Prepared for Glory. Alexander Maclaren wrote of this remarkable section, John 13-17: "Nowhere else is His speech at once so simple and so deep. Nowhere else have we the heart of God so unveiled to us…. The immortal words which Christ spoke in that upper chamber are His highest self ...1 In the beginning, the Word was already there. The Word was with God. The Word was God. 2 He was with God from the beginning. 3 God made all things through the Word. God did not make anything without him. 4 It is the Word who caused everything to live. Because of this, he has brought light to all people. 5 The light shines in the dark, and the ...Is now already in the world: Though it will have its ultimate consummation in an end-times political and economic ruler, the essence of this antichrist spirit is present with us today. It is found everywhere a false Jesus is promoted in place of the true Jesus of the Bible. 3. (4) The protection of the child of God.John 18:1 Commentaries: When Jesus had spoken these words, He went forth with His disciples over the ravine of the Kidron, where there was a garden, in which He entered …John 12:27-30 Father, Glorify Your Name. John 12:31-36 Ruler Of This World. John 12:37-43 Prophet Isaiah. John 12:44-50 He Who Believes In Me. John 12 Bible Study Questions (Handout) JOHN 12:1-2 1 Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. 2 There they made ...Jonah - The Man Who Disagreed With God. Jonah was a prophet in the land of Israel about 800-750 BC. During this time, an important event happened to Israel. Israel shared its northern border with Syria. When the army of Syria defeated the army of Israel in war, it took some of Israel's land. Then the army of the country of Assyria defeated ...Now this spirit is already here in the world. 4 My little children, you belong to God. You have won against those people with a false message. You have been able to do that because God's Holy Spirit is in you. He is more powerful than the spirit that belongs to this world. 5 Those false prophets belong to this world.Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.". a. None of you keeps the law: Jesus just stated that He was absolutely sinless and true, always seeking the glory of God in heaven ( John 7:18 ). In contrast to Jesus, the religious leaders did not keep the law.1. (1-2) Mary Magdalene comes upon Jesus’ tomb, finds it empty and tells the disciples about it. Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said ...So I speak only those things that the Father has said to me.'. John 12 Jesus at Bethany 1 Six days before the Passover festival, Jesus went to Bethany, the village where Lazarus lived. He was the man who had been dead, but Jesus had raised him. 2 Some friends prepared a special meal there for Jesus. Martha gave out the food, and Lazarus sat ...Isaiah 43:10-13. The people from Israel are the *Lord's witnesses. They know that he alone has saved his people in the past. He alone can save them in the future. He alone has total control of their situation. ESCAPE FROM BABYLON V14 This is what the *Lord says. (He is the Holy God of Israel.Matthew 18:4. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (4) Whosoever therefore shall humble himself. —This, then, was the answer to the question "Who shall be the greatest.". The secret of true greatness lay in that unconsciousness of being great, which takes the lowest ...Commentary. Commentary - English; Spanish - Español (Arabic) تفاسير - اللغة العربية ... With her simple love and devotion to Jesus, ... (recorded in John 18:12-13 and 19-23), nor did he record the second trial of Jesus before the Sanhedrin, the "official" daylight trial recorded in Luke 22:66-71. a. There are ...Voluntary Surrender and Crucifixion of Jesus ( John 18:1 to John 19:42 ). John 18:1. When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. (1)THE BETRAYAL AND APPREHENSION ( John 18:1-11 ). (2)THE TRIALS BEFORE THE JEWISH …Had the Jews been allowed to put Christ to death, he would have been stoned, as Stephen was, by a mob in Jerusalem, stoning being the usual Jewish method of execution, but he had "signified what death he should die" (John 12:32, and Matt. 20:18, 19) and had declared that he should be crucified.These Bible Commentaries are easy to read and understand. Written in EasyEnglish by MissionAssist. Genesis: God's Ancient People - by Alun Owen. Genesis 1-11: God makes Everything. Genesis 12-24: God's Friend, Abraham. Genesis 25-36: Jacob meets God. Genesis 37-50: God is with Joseph. Genesis: It all begins with God - by Marie Wetherill …CHAPTER 18. John 18:1-13 . BETRAYAL AND APPREHENSION OF JESUS. 1-3. over the brook Kedron --a deep, dark ravine, to the northeast of Jerusalem, through which flowed this small storm brook or winter torrent, and which in summer is dried up. where was a garden --at the foot of the Mount of Olives, "called Gethsemane; that is, olive press ...John 16. John 18. John 17 Jesus prays for himself 1 After Jesus said this, he looked up to heaven. He said, 'Father, the time has now arrived. Show everyone how great your Son is. So then I, the Son, can show how great you are. 2 You gave me authority over all people. You did this so that I could give people life for ever.David Brown (1803-1897) was a Free Church pastor also in Scotland, and professor of theology at Free Church College of the University of Aberdeen. Download: Romans - Jamieson Fausset Brown. After downloading the commentaries below, see get Free John Bible Commentaries next. Martin Luther. Martin Luther (1483—1546) was a German theologian ...What Psalm 42:1-5 means. Verses 1 – 2: The *hart, or male deer, is *thirsty. It is in a desert place where there is no water. It cries while it looks for water. The *psalmist says that he is *like the *hart. The *psalmist is the person that wrote the psalm.Jesus tells a story about three servants. 14 Jesus said, 'The kingdom of heaven is also like a man who began a journey. Before the master went away, he told his servants to come to him. He said to them, "Take care of all my money and all my things for me." 15 The master gave one servant 5,000 gold coins. He gave another servant 2,000 gold coins, and to another servant he gave 1,000 gold ...John 17:1-26. 1 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said,Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: 2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. 3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true ...1 In the beginning, the Word was already there. The Word was with God. The Word was God. 2 He was with God from the beginning. 3 God made all things through the Word. God did not make anything without him. 4 It is the Word who caused everything to live. Because of this, he has brought light to all people. 5 The light shines in the dark, and the ...THE GLORY OF THE CROSS ( John 17:1-5 continued) (ii) Further, the Cross was the glory of Jesus because it was the completion of his work. "I have accomplished the work," he said, "which You gave me to do." For him to have stopped short of the Cross would have been to leave his task uncompleted.1 The Pharisees heard the news that many people were joining Jesus' group of disciples. They heard that Jesus was baptizing more disciples than John was baptizing. 2 But really Jesus himself did not baptize anyone. It was only Jesus' disciples who baptized people. 3 Jesus discovered what the Pharisees were thinking, so he left Judea.John 1: Jesus as the Word and the First Disciples. The first half of the book opens with a two-part introduction. First, there is a poem ( John 1:1-18 ) that opens with the famous line, "In the beginning was the Word.". This is an obvious allusion to Genesis 1 , when God created everything with his word.Verse 1. When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Kidron, where was a garden which he entered, himself and his disciples. These …1:4-9 - Paul's prayer. 1:10-13 - Arguments about who leads the church. 1:14-17 - Why Paul did not carry out many baptisms. 1:18 - The cross is the power of God to save. 1:19-21 - The limit of human intelligence. 1:22-24 - How Christ's death shows God's wisdom and power. 1:25 - Evidence that God is wise and powerful.About this letter. 1. The Writer. The letter does not tell us who wrote it. The tradition is that John is the author. John was an *apostle. He was one of the 12 men that Jesus first …John 5:21. For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. (21) The following verses ( John 5:21-29) show what these greater works are. They are the Resurrection and the judgment; but these are regarded as spiritual as well as physical, as present as well as future.1. In the gospel these two are disjoined, and he is called first the Word, Jn. 1:1, and afterwards Life, intimating, withal, that he is intellectual life. In him was life, and that life was (efficiently and objectively) the light of men, Jn. 1:4. Here both are conjoined: The Word of life, the vital Word.Learn about the author, purpose and content of John's *Gospel, the fourth book of the *New Testament. This commentary explains the *signs, speeches and themes of Jesus' life and ministry in simple language.Choose a chapter and verse from 'John' to begin your 'Verse-by-Verse' study of God's Word using the more than 100 commentaries available on StudyLight.org. ... This fragment was deciphered by the English scholar C. H. Roberts in 1934. He discovered that the fragment bore the Greek text of John 18:31-33 in the front and John 18:37-38 on the back ...A web page that provides a simple and clear explanation of the *gospel of John, written by Les Painter. It covers the author, the purpose, the contents and the main themes of John's *gospel, with references to the original text and a word list.That he had his disciples with him, (1.) Because he used to take them with him when he retired for prayer. (2.) They must be witnesses of his sufferings, and his patience under them, that they might with the more assurance and affection preach them to the world ( Luke 24 48 ), and be themselves prepared to suffer. (3.)In verse 2, Peter referred to Jesus as God as well as *Saviour. The false teachers were denying that Jesus is God. Matthew 1:23 says that Jesus is ‘Emmanuel, God with us’. Therefore, Peter reminded his readers that Jesus is God as well as *Saviour. Peter knew Jesus as a man for three years.Pulpit Commentary. John 18:1. When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. Verse 1. - John 19:42. 1. The outer glorification of Christ in his Passion. Verses 1-11. (1) The betrayal, the majesty of his bearing, accompanied by hints of ...1. (1-2) Mary Magdalene comes upon Jesus' tomb, finds it empty and tells the disciples about it. Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said ...1. (1-2) Mary Magdalene comes upon Jesus' tomb, finds it empty and tells the disciples about it. Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said ...Read the story of Jesus' arrest and trial in John 18, written in easy English. See how Jesus answered the questions of the leaders of the priests and the Roman ruler, and how Peter denied him three times.About chapters 40 to 48. The purpose of these 9 chapters is to give hope to the *Israelites. They were in *exile in Babylon. But the *Lord spoke to them about the future of *Israel. The *Israelites will live in the land that God promised to Abraham (Genesis 15:18). Then the *Lord will take away their *sin.Commentary on John 18:1-12. Sin began in the garden of Eden, there the curse was pronounced, there the Redeemer was promised; and in a garden that promised Seed entered into conflict with the old serpent. Christ was buried also in a garden. Let us, when we walk in our gardens, take occasion from thence to mediate on Christ's sufferings in a …John 20:1-18. John 20:1. The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulcher, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulcher. Her love for her Lord made her rise early, and helped her to overcome the fear which would have prevented many from going out "when it was yet dark, unto the sepulcher."1. What a diligent preacher Christ was: Early in the morning he came again, and taught. Though he had been teaching the day before, he taught again to-day. Christ was a constant preacher, in season and out of season. Three things were taken notice of here concerning Christ's preaching.1. Truth and love (2 John, verses 1-3) v1 From the *elder to the lady whom God has chosen and to her children. I love you in the *truth. I am not the only one who loves you. All those who know the *truth love you. v2 We love because of the *truth, which lives in us.Google is removing most waitlist restrictions and making Bard, the company's generative AI chatbot, more widely available, starting today, in English. At Google I/O today, the comp...John 1: Jesus as the Word and the First Disciples. The first half of the book opens with a two-part introduction. First, there is a poem ( John 1:1-18 ) that opens with the famous line, "In the beginning was the Word.". This is an obvious allusion to Genesis 1 , when God created everything with his word.Commentary on John 18:1-12. Sin began in the garden of Eden, there the curse was pronounced, there the Redeemer was promised; and in a garden that promised Seed entered into conflict with the old serpent. Christ was buried also in a garden. Let us, when we walk in our gardens, take occasion from thence to mediate on Christ's sufferings in a garden.Psalm 22:22 From here to the end the psalm changes. It is not about suffering. It is full of praise. This is because God heard when David prayed. This psalm is not only about David. It is also about Jesus. Near the end of the Bible is a book called Hebrews. In it, Jesus says: I will tell your name to my brothers.John 17:16 - John 17:19 give the final petition for the immediate circle of disciples, with its grounds. The position of alienation from the world, in which the disciples stand by reason of their assimilation to Jesus, is repeated here. It was the reason for the former prayer, 'keep'; it is the reason for the new petition, 'sanctify.'Jesus tells a story about three servants. 14 Jesus said, 'The kingdom of heaven is also like a man who began a journey. Before the master went away, he told his servants to come to him. He said to them, "Take care of all my money and all my things for me." 15 The master gave one servant 5,000 gold coins. He gave another servant 2,000 gold coins, and to another servant he gave 1,000 gold ...1. His own danger in going into Judea, v. 7-10. (1.) Here is the notice which Christ gave his disciples of his purpose to go into Judea towards Jerusalem. His disciples were the men of his counsel, and to them he saith ( v. 7 ), " Let us go into Judea again, though those of Judea are unworthy of such a favour.". And He challenged the man for striking Him illegally. Now AnJohn 6 Jesus feeds 5,000 men and their families. 1 Some t The Gospel according to John was written by John, the son of Zebedee, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus (Matt 10:2; Mark 3:17; Luke 6:14; Acts 1:13). Like several other followers of Jesus, John was a fisherman by trade and hailed from Galilee, a region north of Judea (Matt 4:21-22; Mark 1:19-20). As one of the Twelve, John witnessed the ... Verse 28. John 18:28. (with John 19:16 ) 2:15-16 In 1 John 2:7-11, we were told that we must love fellow Christians. Now, after the rhetorical pause (2:12-14), John tells us what we must not love—the world. "Do not love the world" stands out as the first imperative in the letter. To understand this command, we must properly define "world.". John 3. In this chapter we have, I. Christ'...
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