Text: John 8:1-11 Theme: With Jesus, what were meant to be traps turn into freedom. Key verses: “Jesus…sat down and taught them. As he was speaking, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery. They put her in front of the crowd. ‘Teacher,’ ...
Text: John 7:30-53 Theme: At the end of the day, we trust and obey. Key verses: “Then the leaders tried to arrest him; but no one laid a hand on him, because his time had not yet come. Many among the crowds at the Temple believed in him. ‘After all,’ they said, ‘would you expect ...
Text: John 7:10-30 Theme: We should follow Jesus’ example to walk each day in wise and careful sovereignty. Key verses: “But after his brothers left for the festival, Jesus also went, though secretly, staying out of public view. The Jewish leaders tried to find him at the festival…” (v. 10-11a). “Then, midway through the festival, ...
Text: John 7:1-10 Theme: Jesus shrewdly shrouded the truth from less-than-truthful people. Key verses: “After this, Jesus traveled around Galilee. He wanted to stay out of Judea, where the Jewish leaders were plotting his death. But soon it was time for the Jewish Festival of Shelters, and Jesus’ brothers said to him, ‘Leave here and ...
Text: John 6:66-71 Theme: Several people made life-changing choices in this story that involved the devil. Key verses: “At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?” Simon Peter replied, ‘Lord, to whom would we go? You have ...
Text: John 6:22-65 Theme: Jesus’ words were spiritual, but his followers only heard them in physical terms. Key verses: “Jesus replied, ‘I tell you the truth, you want to be with me because I fed you, not because you understood the miraculous signs. But don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your ...
Text: John 6:16-21 Theme: The best we can do is invite Jesus into our boat. Key verses: “That evening Jesus’ disciples went down to the shore to wait for him. But as darkness fell and Jesus still hadn’t come back, they got into the boat and headed across the lake toward Capernaum. Soon a gale ...
Text: John 6:7-15 Theme: Four different kinds of faith are evident in this story. Key verses: “Philip replied, ‘Even if we worked for months, we wouldn’t have enough money to feed them!’ Then Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up. ‘There’s a young boy here with five barley loaves and two fish. But what good is ...
Text: 1 Corinthians 16:21-24 Theme: Protect the fellowship because Jesus is coming soon. Key verses: “I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accused. Our Lord, come! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in ...