Category: Morning Light Bible Study

In John 19, Jesus is brutalized by Pilate while the mob cries out for His death by crucifixion. He led to the Place of the Skull, and His body hangs on the cross to die. Usually, these passages are only read on Easter morning; they are so uncomfortable to consider. A price is being paid […]

In this chapter, we go with Jesus to the garden of Gethsemane on the night of His betrayal. He is taken to the high priest’s house and then stands before Pilate in the final hours before His crucifixion. [Jhn 18:1-18 KJV] 1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over […]

In our chapter today, we are challenged by the scope of the prayer that Jesus prays for His disciples and by extension for those of us in the body of Christ. The emphasis is unity and the character of love Jesus expressed His desire to see between believers. Will this prayer be answered? If so, […]

In John 16, Jesus tells the disciples He is going away. Have you ever felt like God has withdrawn Himself from your life? There are reasons for this, and it isn’t to hurt you. He is sending you a new dimension of experience in Him by the Holy Ghost. Out of that process will come […]

In John chapter 15, Jesus presents Himself as the Vine that we are to abide in. He also implies that we can abide in the Vine that He is and yet be cast out if we do not bear fruit. Is this possible? He also speaks to us, commanding us to love one another as […]

In chapter 14 of John Jesus speaks great consolation to the disciples in the light of their inability to stand by Him unto death. He promises that a Comforter will come that they might be brought into union and communion with Him by the indwelling of the Holy Ghost. [Jhn 14:1-14 KJV] 1 Let not […]

[John 13] Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet: Have you ever washed another person’s feet? Jesus unequivocally commands us to do so, but curiously the church has marginalized this practice. In washing His closest followers’ feet, Jesus doesn’t leave out Judas who is to betray him and, in so doing, teaches us an important truth that […]

[John 12 Part 2:] Jesus speaks from His Deeper Self: In part 2 of John 12 Jesus prepares Himself for the suffering of the Cross. The people are praising Him but they are also questioning Him as well. The tide is turning. Those who cried “Hosanna” will soon join the mob at Pilate’s pavement calling […]

[John 12 Part 1:] Jesus at Bethany: Several days before Passover, Jesus makes His presence known again near the city of Jerusalem at the house of Simon the Leper. Lazarus is there with his sisters, and Mary commits an act of deep piety and worship that offends Judas and even the rest of the disciples. […]

[John 11 Part 2] Lazarus, Come Forth! In part 2 of John 11, Jesus has brushed aside Martha’s objections and stands before the tomb of Lazarus. What happens next will seal the resolve of the Jews to see Jesus destroyed. Jesus realizes this but raises Lazarus to life regardless. This is the love of God […]