August 12 – John 12:1-19
Jesus enters Jerusalem to waving palm branches and shouts of Hosanna. Does this have anything to say about how we worship Jesus today?
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Category Archives: Reading John
Reading John – August 11th
August 11 – John 11:28-57
Plans are made to arrest Jesus in this section. Take note of who is involved in planning for Jesus’ arrest. What questions does this section raise for you?
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Reading John – August 10th
August 10 – John 11:1-27
Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life”. How might Martha understand this prior to Jesus’ death and resurrection at the end of the Gospel?
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Reading John – August 9th
August 9 – John 10:1-42
If you Google “Jesus and the Good Shepherd” you will find plenty of images. How do you picture Jesus?
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Reading John – August 8th
August 8 – John 9:1-41
In ancient times sickness and disease were associated with a person who sinned or whose parents had sinned. What does this section say to us about sin and disease?
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Reading John – August 7th
August 7 – John 8:31-59
Jesus says the truth will make you free. What does the freedom Jesus speak of look like?
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Reading John – August 6th
August 6 – John 8:1-30
How has Jesus been a light in your life? Where have you witnessed God bringing light into the world?
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Reading John – August 5th
August 5 – John 7:37-52
Some say Jesus is a prophet. Others say Jesus is the Messiah. Who do you say Jesus is?
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Reading John – August 4th
August 4 – John 7:10-36
The Pharisees and Chief priest send temple police to go and try to arrest Jesus. Based on your reading, why do some people want to arrest Jesus
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Reading John – August 3rd
August 3 – John 6:60–7:9
“This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” What part of Jesus’ teaching do you find hard to accept. Can you reply with Peter: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”
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