You didn’t choose me; I chose you
In ancient days, it was common for a disciple to pick a teacher. But the Lord Jesus turned that around. Instead of his disciples choosing him, he chose them!
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I am the way, the truth, and the life
The Lord Jesus says he is the way, the truth, and the life. We don’t know of any other person in world history who has claimed to be those things.
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The disciple whom Jesus loved
The phrase “the disciple whom Jesus loved” is used six times in the Gospel of John. It probably refers to John the Evangelist. It is not in the other Gospels.
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Jesus came that we may have Life
The Lord Jesus came that we may have life, and have it abundantly.
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The Enemy is a Thief
The Enemy is a Thief. He steals and kills and destroys.
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Neither do I condemn you
Today’s Christian leaders could learn from the Lord Jesus. Unlike them, Jesus did not condemn sinners.
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The Word became Flesh and Dwelt among us
The Word of God leapt down from the realm of eternity. He became human and pitched his tent among us. He lived among us here on the earth.
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The Light Shines in the Darkness
The divine light shines into the darkness of our lives and world. We often overlook it or misunderstand it, ignore it or hate it. But it is never extinguished.
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The Word is the Creator of the Universe
The New Testament says the eternal Son of God created the universe.
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The Kingdom of God is within you
The Kingdom of God is not a denomination or a culture. It is not a religion or a political movement or a culture war. Rather it is within you.