Mary Magdalene: The First Witness of the Risen Christ
John 20:11–18 (NKJV) Christ Appears to Mary Magdalene 11 But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. 13 Then they […]
The Resurrection of Christ
John 20:1–10 (NKJV) The Resurrection of Christ Matt. 28:1–8; Mark 16:1–8; Luke 24:1–12 20 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. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and […]
The Burial of Jesus: Actions of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus
John 19:38–42 (NKJV) The Burial of Christ Matt. 27:57–60; Mark 15:42–46; Luke 23:50–54 38 After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus. […]
The Fulfillment of Prophecy: Jesus’ Crucifixion and Psalm 22
John 19:23–24 (NKJV) 23 Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took His garments and made four parts, to each soldier a part, and also the tunic. Now the tunic was without seam, woven from the top in one piece. 24 They said therefore among themselves, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it, […]
Jesus’ Trial Before Annas and Peter’s Denial
John 18:12-27 NKJV First Jewish Trial Before Annas Matt. 26:69, 70; Mark 14:66–68; Luke 22:55–57 12 Then the detachment of troops and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him. 13 And they led Him away to Annas first, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas who was high priest that year. […]
Jesus’ Arrest: Injustice, Sovereignty, and Obedience
John 18:1–11 (NKJV) The Arrest of Christ Matt. 26:47–56; Mark 14:43–52; Luke 22:47–53 18 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. 2 And Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place; for Jesus often met there […]
Jesus’ Prayers for Glorification & His Assurance of Mission Completion
John 17:1–5 (NKJV) Christ Prays for Himself 17 Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, 2 as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You […]
Jesus’ Glorification, the New Commandment, and Peter’s Denial Foretold
John 13:31–38 (NKJV) Christ Announces His Departure 31 So, when he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him. 32 If God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him in Himself, and glorify Him immediately. 33 Little children, I shall be with you a little while […]
The Most Beautiful Devotion by Mary and The Blessed Humble King Jesus
John 12:1–19 (NKJV) 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 Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. 3 Then Mary took a pound […]
Following the light of the world, Jesus
John 8:12 (NKJV) “I Am the Light of the World” 12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” Message I. The light of the world, Jesus Jesus said, “I am the light of the […]