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John’s Gospel: Chapter 18:1-11 (“shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?”)

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Jay F Guin

(John 18:1 ESV) When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. The Garden of Gethsemane is on the Mount of Olives, … Continue reading →

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John’s Gospel: Reflections on Chapter 13 – 17, Part 5

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Being one in God and Jesus through the “one another” passages The “one another” passages provide another perspective on “oneness” as among fellow Christians — (John 13:34-35 ESV)  34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one … Continue reading →

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John’s Gospel: Reflections on Chapter 13 – 17, Part 4

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Jay F Guin

We have a decent idea of what it means for Christians to be one with each other. But this idea of being one with God and Jesus is tough for most of us. It certainly is for me. Is Jesus … Continue reading →

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John’s Gospel: Reflections on Chapter 13 – 17, Part 3

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Jay F Guin

The fact that John 13 – 17 points toward unity with God, Jesus, and each other is further supported by several observations. First, there’s the fact that Jesus concludes his discourse with a prayer for unity. (John 17:20-23 ESV)  20 “I … Continue reading →

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John’s Gospel: Reflections on Chapter 13 – 17, Part 2

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jay F Guin

So here’s where I wind up. All this points toward unity with God and Christ. And that points toward unity with each other. Jesus’ washing of their feet shows the path toward unity with God. Take on the character of … Continue reading →

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John’s Gospel: Reflections on Chapter 13 – 17, Part 1

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Chapters 13 – 17 of John make up a five-chapter discourse by Jesus immediately before his arrest. It’s a powerful collection of instructions, examples, and prayers summarizing much of what the preceding chapters of the book are all about. Jesus … Continue reading →

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John’s Gospel: Chapter 17:22-26 (“that they may become perfectly one”)

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Jay F Guin

(John 17:22-23 ESV)  22 The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one,  23 I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, … Continue reading →

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John’s Gospel: Chapter 17:17-21 (“so that the world may believe”)

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Jay F Guin

(John 17:17 ESV)  17 “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” “Sanctify” means to make holy. But that’s not a particularly helpful translation. The NET Bible translators comment —

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John’s Gospel: Chapter 17:1-16 (“keep them from the evil one”)

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Jay F Guin

(John 17:1-2 ESV) When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over … Continue reading →

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John’s Gospel: Chapter 16:12-33 (“you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice”)

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Jay F Guin

(John 16:12-13 ESV) 12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.  13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on … Continue reading →

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