June 2025

READ: John 10:22–42: … neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand … The Lord Jesus is in Jerusalem for the annual Feast of Dedication, commemorating the rededication of the temple after liberation from Antiochus Epiphanes. Jesus is walking in Solomon’s colonnade in the temple when Jews approach Him, asking whether He will finally […]

READ: John 10:16–21: … one flock and one shepherd … When the Lord speaks of “other sheep that are not of this fold,” He refers to the fulfillment of the promises made to Abraham: that salvation would also come to the Gentiles. The dividing line between Israel and the nations will disappear: the light of

READ: John 10:1–15: … and I lay down My life for the sheep … The parable of the Good Shepherd contains a most precious message. In a world with false shepherds, thieves, and wolves, it is deeply comforting that the Good Shepherd is present. It is clear that Jesus Himself is this Shepherd and that

READ: John 9:1–41: … ‘Lord, I believe!’ And he worshiped Him … Next comes the healing of the man born blind. This man is not blind due to particular sins of his or his parents, but is destined to encounter the Savior, who will give him sight—light in his eyes. The Lord says: I am

READ: John 8:30–59: … If you were Abraham’s children, you would do the works of Abraham. But now you seek to kill Me … Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad. … Many listeners accept that Jesus is the Christ. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they have

JUNE 25, 2025 – LIGHT READ: John 8:12–29: … I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life … Until now, Jesus made one “I am” statement where He compared Himself to the Bread that gives life (6:35,48,51). Now He says: “I

READ: John 8:1–11: … He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first … This event is not mentioned in the other Gospels. A woman caught in the act of adultery is brought by the scribes and Pharisees to Jesus. This is a very questionable act, especially considering recent

READ: John 7:37–53: … If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water … No man ever spoke like this Man! The last day, the greatest day of the Feast of Tabernacles has come.

READ: JOHN 7:25–36: … You will seek me and not find me, and where I am you cannot come … Jesus appears in an increasingly tense and dangerous situation. There is already open talk of killing Him (v.25). Still, Jesus does not shy away from confrontation. He seeks people’s hearts with His gospel, but also

READ: John 7:1–24: … Do not judge according to appearance … The situation has become tense. Jesus no longer travels in Judea because the Jews are seeking to kill Him. He stays in Galilee. Jesus encounters much misunderstanding and unbelief—even among His own brothers (v.5). They see His miracles (v.3), but they expect a different