John differs on the roles of philip and andrew, the proximity of passover, and the allusion to elisha see jn 6. The reference to the son of man goes back to daniel 7. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. First, he describes the authority which he was been given by god john 5. There is controversy over jesus authority in both mark 2 and john 5. Great as the prologue to this gospel unquestionably is, this unveiling of the heart of. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. They also object to jesus claiming to be equal to god. Now there is in jerusalem near the sheep gate a pool, which in aramaic is called bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. John approached his gospel with an intent to illustrate the meaning of jesus ministry on earth rather than strictly relating the events of his life. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. John 3, new international version niv the bible app. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 10 truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not.
This verse is a conclusion of this part of christs apology for his curing of the man, and commanding him to carry his bed on the sabbath day, and for his asserting his unity and equality with the fathel. He that honoureth not the son honoureth not the father which hath sent him. I judge only as i hear, and my judgment is just, for i seek not to please myself but him. In jerusalem there was a gate into the city called the sheep gate.
Indicate the method in which the gospel should be preached. Some time later, jesus went up to jerusalem for a feast of the jews. God the son ii chapter 5 helps to clear that up iii from verse 17 to verse 30, jesus explains his. List 2 things from the gospel of john chapter 5, verses 1727 that god the father has given the son or authorized the son to do. All the people came to him, and c he sat down and taught them. This judgment claimed by jesus is, however, engaged in, not in any spirit of selfexaltation or human arbitrariness, nor can it err, because it is merely as the executor of the fathers will he judges. In the anchor bible commentary on johns gospel, father brown writes. A preliminary understanding can be obtained from 5. She saw that the stone had been moved away from the tomb 2 and came running to simon peter and the other disciple, the one whom jesus loved. In verse 912, jesus went into a synagogue and the jews brought to him a man with a withered hand. John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god.
John uses a different word for illustrative speech than the parable of the synoptics, but the idea is similar. The verse is the expression, once again, but now with special reference to judgment, of the thought with which the discourse opened, and which runs as a current through the whole. God the son ii chapter 5 helps to clear that up iii from verse 17 to verse 30, jesus explains his role in comparison to the fathers 3. Contrast the focus and results of jesus to the focus and results of his disciples. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. It contains the statement of purpose for the whole gospel. After this there was a feast of the jews, and jesus went up to jerusalem. The story here symbolizes the food that is really available through jesus. Bible scholars herald this section in john chapter 5 as one of the most important in the bible, and for good reason. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god.
The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Life is the central concept of the second major section of johns gospel. Jesus response in this chapter comes in two major parts. Each chapter is a window into jesus earthly ministry illustrating how the lord fulfilled various spiritual pictures of the messiah found in old testament texts, including the spiritual messages. For a discussion of the radicalism of these verses see matthew 5. Why did jesus say what is related in the gospel of john chapter 4 verses 3438 to his disciples and what lesson for daily living do we learn from this. Verse 18 18 therefore the jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that.
Part of the section on adultery, it is very similar to the previous verse, but with the hand mentioned instead of the eye. Now there is at jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the hebrew tongue bethesda, having five porches john 5. The first one into the pool after each such disturbance would be cured of whatever disease they had. So jesus replied, truly, truly, i tell you, the son can do nothing by himself. John states the purpose and theme of his gospel in that it was written so that those who read it would believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god and that in.
This will become a major accusation used against him at his sham trial, later in this gospel john 5. The text in koine greek, according to the textus receptus, reads. Now there is in jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in hebrew, bethesda, having five porches. John 5 new international version niv the healing at the pool. The last verses have told of power greater than all, and these words are an assertion that in the infinity of allmighty power the son is one with the father. List 5 things jesus tells his disciples in the gospel of john chapter 4 verses 3538. In doing so, jesus lays claim to many of the same rights, attributes, and abilities as god. John 5 the healing at the pool some time bible gateway. Just as the royal official listened to jesus word and believed in it, thus receiving the life of his son, so also those who stand before jesus and hear his words in the discourse of chapter 5 have the opportunity to receive life. We must remember that the gospel of john is not a synoptic gospel and covers about twentytwo days in the life of christ.
It connotes a new exodus and has eucharistic overtones. The gospel of john verse by verse ministry international. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. This verse provides a bridge from jesus claims about his unity with god into the evidence which supports these claims. Life is the central concept of the second major section of john s gospel. Also, there is a failure to observe the sabbath in both mark 3 and john 5.
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