Biblestudy: John (Part Twenty-Four) Christ’s Departing Instructions to His Disciples #BS-JO24 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 05-May-87; 85 minutes Go to the John (Bible study series) description: (hide) In the final instructions Jesus gave to His disciples following the Passover meal, He provided sober warnings in order to prepare the disciples for unpleasant eventualities, including being … Continue reading “Biblestudy: John (Part Twenty-Four)”
Biblestudy: John (Part Twenty-Three)
Biblestudy: John (Part Twenty-Three) John 15:7-25 Our Organic Connection with the True Vine #BS-JO23 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 07-Apr-87; 80 minutes Go to the John (Bible study series) description: (hide) In Christ’s vine and branch analogy, Jesus presents Himself as the true or genuine Vine, as contrasted to the unfaithful or degenerate vine (ancient Israel). … Continue reading “Biblestudy: John (Part Twenty-Three)”
Biblestudy: John (Part Twenty-Two)
Biblestudy: John (Part Twenty-Two) John 14:7 – 15:6 Promise of the Holy Spirit to Lead Us to Truth #BS-JO22 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 31-Mar-87; 89 minutes Go to the John (Bible study series) description: (hide) Jesus has provided the way of knowing how God would lead His life in the flesh. Jesus is the way, … Continue reading “Biblestudy: John (Part Twenty-Two)”
Biblestudy: John (Part Twenty-One)
Biblestudy: John (Part Twenty-One) John 13:15 – 14:6 Jesus’ New Commandment: Love Others More Than Self #BS-JO21 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 17-Mar-87; 84 minutes Go to the John (Bible study series) description: (hide) The humble, serving, or footwashing attitude exemplified by Jesus in John 13 provides a clear insight into the mind of God. Jesus … Continue reading “Biblestudy: John (Part Twenty-One)”
Biblestudy: John (Part Twenty)
Biblestudy: John (Part Twenty) John 12:24 – 13:1-17 The Essence of Love Is Sacrifice #BS-JO20 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 03-Mar-87; 87 minutes Go to the John (Bible study series) description: (hide) Jesus teaches that, as a seed must be planted, dying to itself in order to bear fruit, we similarly must sacrifice our lives- submitting … Continue reading “Biblestudy: John (Part Twenty)”
Biblestudy: John (Part Nineteen)
Biblestudy: John (Part Nineteen) John 12:1-36 A Sublime Sacrifice of Love and Devotion #BS-JO19 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 17-Feb-87; 83 minutes Go to the John (Bible study series) description: (hide) Mary expended a half-year’s wages for perfume to anoint Jesus’ feet. Her sacrificial extravagance demonstrated extraordinary godly love and devotion, indicating that there are some … Continue reading “Biblestudy: John (Part Nineteen)”
Biblestudy: John (Part Eighteen)
Biblestudy: John (Part Eighteen) John 11:1-57 Conquering the Debilitating Fear of Death #BS-JO18 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 03-Feb-87; 84 minutes Go to the John (Bible study series) description: (hide) In Jesus’ reluctance to go immediately to Lazarus, we can see that He intended to impress upon His close friends, Mary and Martha, the gravity of … Continue reading “Biblestudy: John (Part Eighteen)”
Biblestudy: John (Part Seventeen)
Biblestudy: John (Part Seventeen) Love Produces Unity / Self-centeredness Produces Anarchy #BS-JO17 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 27-Jan-87; 83 minutes Go to the John (Bible study series) description: (hide) The shepherd and door analogies in John 10 depict the close relationship of Jesus with His flock as the security and stability provided by His protection, as … Continue reading “Biblestudy: John (Part Seventeen)”
Biblestudy: John (Part Sixteen)
Biblestudy: John (Part Sixteen) John 9:8-10:14 Spiritual Blindness / Hearing the Master’s Voice #BS-JO16 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 19-Jan-87; 82 minutes Go to the John (Bible study series) description: (hide) John 9 contains the episode of the healing of the man blind from birth and the resultant threats imposed upon the man and his family … Continue reading “Biblestudy: John (Part Sixteen)”
Biblestudy: John (Part Fifteen)
Biblestudy: John (Part Fifteen) John 8:30-9:7 Liberation from Bondage to Sin through God’s Spirit #BS-JO15 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 13-Jan-87; 84 minutes Go to the John (Bible study series) description: (hide) In John 8:34, Jesus speaks about slavery to sin, which is habitual sin or sinning as a way of life—under the power, control, or … Continue reading “Biblestudy: John (Part Fifteen)”