The Gospel of John (Page 8)
The Gospel of John (28): The Blind Heart of External Religion
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 7:53-8:11 to highlight the dangers of judging fellow believers. This message clarifies the Pharisees’ right to speak, the Pharisees’ need to be silent, and the Pharisees’ shame to walk away. “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce…
The Gospel of John (27): The One Who Spoke
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 7:40-52 to reveal the life-changing words of Jesus. We learn about the life, voice, and message of Jesus as he spoke in the temple. “But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.”
The Gospel of John (26): Rivers of Living Water
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 7:32-39 to describe a wonderful offer available from Jesus Christ. We hear the cry to come and drink living water, the cry to receive the Holy Spirit, and the promise of abundant life. Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and…
The Gospel of John (25): True Knowledge
John 7:25-31 tells the story of the people at the temple wondering who Jesus could be. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven reveals the two signs, the explanation, and knowing the true Jesus. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of…
The Gospel of John (24): Looking Beyond Your Eyesight
In John 7:14-24, Jesus teaches us to make love for God and love for our neighbor the guides for our lives. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven shows us the danger of judging by appearances, the necessity of judging with a right heart, and how to evaluate the Word of God with right judgment. “The aim of our…
The Gospel of John (23): He Went to a Different Feast
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 7:8-18 to focus on the mission of Jesus and the kingdom of God. Learn about the meaning of the Feast of Booths, which feast Jesus did not attend, and which feast Jesus did attend. Jesus said to them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the…
The Gospel of John (22): The Schedule of Godliness
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 7:1-9 to show Jesus was at peace with his Father’s timing. We learn about the practice, the peace, and the fruit of the Schedule of Godliness. When we listen to the Spirit speaking to us through the Word, we too can be at peace with God’s schedule. “Trust in the…
The Gospel of John (21): The Divine Revelation
In John 6:66-71, we learn the reason some disciples are able to faithfully follow Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven guides us to a definition of Divine Revelation and leads us to the fruit of Divine Revelation. “For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.”
The Gospel of John (20): Words That are Spirit and Life
In this communion message from John 6:51-66, we learn that some followers turned away from Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains why: the flesh is no help at all, being born of the Spirit means everything, and the words of Jesus bring life. “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no…
The Gospel of John (19): How Can This Man Give Us His Flesh to Eat?
In John 6:35-59 we see the negative response of some listeners to the gospel offer from Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the limitation of the natural man, along with the invitation from Jesus, the grumbling denial, and last appeal. “This is the bread that came down from heaven… Whoever…