I have loved the music of Harry Connick Jr. for more than twenty years. “We Are in Love” has been our song since Ryan and I were dating in high school, and so many others have been the soundtrack to our story over the years. From “Lofty’s Roach Soufflé” to “Bourbon Street Parade,” Harry’s musicianship has kept him at the tip-top of the list of concerts I’d love to one day attend.
For my birthday a few years back, my concert-going dream became a reality when Ryan surprised me with tickets to a Harry Connick Jr. show at an outdoor amphitheater just south of Nashville. We looked forward to it for months, but when the day finally arrived, a sudden-onset thunderstorm threatened to cancel the event altogether. We sat in our car outside the venue that night, waiting and hoping as the lightning crashed and the rain poured. More than an hour later, after the worst of the threat had passed and most of the concert goers had given up and headed home, we heard the update: “Harry wants to sing!” Braving the still-pouring rain, we ran from the car and found our seat among the remaining guests scattered sparsely throughout the amphitheater.
The opening number was spectacular, but it couldn’t prepare us for what happened next. “Assigned seating is out the window tonight, folks!” Harry announced. “Come on down, and let’s have a good time—I’m going to give you everything I’ve got!” Through the rain the remnant came, filing into seats we didn’t pay for at a show we didn’t think would happen, greeting each other with the same kindness we’d been shown by our generous host. In the middle of the storm, Harry beckoned us to “come and see” the good thing that was even better than we’d hoped it could be.
Friends, the book of John is your invitation to come and see Jesus—up close! John’s Gospel tells the story of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, showing Him to be the divine Son of God and compelling us to respond by putting our faith in Him. This reading plan will walk you through all twenty-one chapters over the course of five weeks, along with supplemental passages connecting your reading in John with the rest of Scripture.
John’s Gospel is an open door into the life-changing ministry and message of Jesus. We’ve all got seats we couldn’t pay for if we tried—all the more reason to make room for strangers and friends to join us! So invite a friend, and settle in. Let’s read the true story of the Son of God, and let’s be different because of it.
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Just starting my Bible study and loving it already. Starting with John because a friend recommended it. Looking forward to exploring and learning more about God and myself.
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I had a really hard time reading John. I’m not sure if maybe each time I was trying too hard. But reading it and taking the time to understand this time was so much easier. I’m excited to go forward.
Does anyone know why, in John 21, Jesus calls Peter ‘Simon’, and not Peter?
Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter (Cephas in Aramaic) because he declared Peter would be the “rock” upon which the church would be built. This change, occurring after Peter’s confession that Jesus was the Son of God, was at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, signaling a new identity and mission for Peter as a foundational leader of the early Christian community.
His name was Simon when he was impulsive disciple. His name later changed to Peter as a new identity of stability, and solidity.
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First thing I read this app and it was great!
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I’m so excited to start this and to be a part of this reading. Nothing makes me happier than to be able to grow in the word of God!!
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Amen.. this book is powerful
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I’m excited to start this journey
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I am ready to get started!! I have been in a dry spell and this has ignited my fire again!! At 70 years old you never stop learning even if you have read it a thousand times!! Than you my Lord!!
A friend told me about SRT and her excitement rubbed off on me. I’m excited to be on this path of learning the Word of God with everyone. I started on day 16 of John so I have to to a little back tracking.
I’m ready for this!
Excited to get back into the Bible & reading Gods word!
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I’m excited to grow closer to God and to share with my family.
Hi everyone I am also new here
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I just bought my first “She Reads Truth” Bible. I’m excited to use this app to study along.
Love this I can’t wait to retouch on the book of John it’s the book that helped me with my anxiety and depression and understanding that there is light in the world of God ❤️
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Just discovered SRT and excited to start this study!
I’m excited for this new journey
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Today’s reading is like the dawn before sunrise. You can feel the light coming but not yet see it fully.
Getting a late start but I’m excited for this! My first SRT online devotion
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This is my first study with She Reads Truth! So excited!!
Super excited for this study! Love it so far!!!❤️
Definitely needed the reminder today that all life comes through Jesus
From my Bible’s footnotes, “This is what the Word of God does – it endangers faith in sinners as they hear God’s word.
Romans 10:17: Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.
Getting started late in this study…God bless everyone!
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The best seats to a show we could never afford!!! John welcomes us to get closer and come see.
Can’t wait to dive in!
Thanks be to God! Super grateful to have found this group!
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My soul feels refreshed even on day 1. It’s been a minute since I participated in an SRT study, but it is just what I need.
Looking forward to this study! Loving it so far!
Praying God reveals himself to all of us during this study! Thank you for giving us eyes to see!
New to this space and excited to reconnect with daily/morning reading before the kids wake up ❤️ hoping to set a better time for our family every day with this new habit
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Excited to be here! I pray God opens my eyes to understand Him more and get closer to Him.
This is my first group study to do this way! Excited for the next several weeks!
My first time doing a study here starting reading in the mornings before going to work
Grateful to get into a morning routine of studying the word again as the weather change into autumn…
Same here. I love autumn very much and it really brings the best out of me.
I’ve learned so much just in day one! I’m a new believer (9/23/25), and this is EXACTLY what I need! Is it ironic that the first three words of John are the same three words in Genesis? And to realize thst I CHOSE this family, unlike the one I was born into!!
I can’t wait to meet y’all and learn from you!
Praise the Lord and welcome to the family of God! Welcome to our SRT sisterhood too! You will learn so much here and definitely feel the love! ❤️
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Welcome to the Family! I am so glad you are here.
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Welcome Mary!❤️
Wow! Welcome. And yes, great observation, glad we get to start, “in the beginning” with you. ❤️
Welcome!! So exciting to see you here!! Congratulations on your decision to follow Jesus!!
I am looking forward to reading the Gospel of John. It is one of my favorite books of the New Testament.
Took a break and now back into SRT with this study. So very excited to be back in the Word with such a wonderful community of believers!
Same here! Took a break, break time over! Starting with John is wonderful.
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Good Evening SRT…. Glad to be back and follow along because I have the book. Praise God!
John the Baptist and the priests, levites, and Pharisees interacted with Jesus. John praised Jesus as the true Son of God, the true Messiah. The people in Bethany and those among the crowd didn’t recognize Jesus even though he was standing right among us.Jesus stood among them in the crowd (John 1:26; Mal 3:1) In today’s reading , there was an ‘I am’ statement by John the Baptist saying “ I am not the Messiah” (John 1:20) Jesus mission was stated in saying He was the true LIGHT. (John 1:9) and Jesus gives men power to become the Sons of God ( 1:12)
Good to “see” you again!
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Good evening, ladies! I am new and still trying to figure the app out. I will listen to the podcast this week! I just finished day one. I didn’t have anything to write for who ahe interacted with or anything for the check all that applies section. I suppose it is because it is the opening of John?
Yes, Brandi, we see the interaction in the next verses for Day 2. Welcome!
Thank you so much! I felt like maybe I was missing something.
Hi!! It’s been a minute since I’ve been on here. Have been doing my own studies. Sharon Jersey Girl messaged me and I figured I’d pop on to see what you all were studying— and what do you know it’s the Gospel of John! I was literally thinking about starting this book last night. Let me see if I can keep up with you guys on this one— :)
Miss you ladies! I’m so blessed to have some of you message me and check in on me here and there. I have been keeping some updated. I left the cafe end of August after the Lord prompted me (was about a month after the guy who had been harassing me left)… and actually started training as a server at a bar/restaurant today —- will see how that goes. Maybe a good time to start a new study.
Love and hugs!
Where do you message each other? I’m very new and looking forward to finding believer friends.
Hi Mary! Welcome. We have a private FB group called SRT SHES. Join it and the questions to answer is what study we are currently doing. Can’t wait to meet you!
Yes that page is helpful! I got connected thru that and also I shared my instagram page here at one point :) a bunch of us were trying to connect outside of the SRT platform for easier communication and to put faces to names!
So good to see you again!
I should’ve shared that on Instagram as well!
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Glad you’re back little sister, praying for your new job to go well and that you enjoy the book of John with us!
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Day 1 and I already learned new things. I had no idea 90% of John’s gospel is unique compared to the other three! Wow!
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I am new to this group as well and looking forward to studying with y’all. I am following along on FB as well and will try to figure it out as well! Thank you for making it possible to study together like this! Blessings!
Welcome Carla!
I’d like to ask for prayer for those of you who are still checking today’s comments: I found out almost a week ago that the only way to fix what is wrong with my knee is to completely re-do the surgery. Take out the bad knee replacement and put in a new one. And the doctor who told me this only operates at the hospital where my disabled son was born—a clear case of medical malpractice. Even though it has been over 3 decades, there is no way I could ever have any procedure done in that hospital. If the doctor can’t operate at another facility, he will have to refer me to another doctor. And that news has really sent me into a tailspin. I have barely been functioning or able to get out of bed, I have been so depressed and discouraged. At first, I was excited that there might be a way out of the pain, but looking at starting over us terrifying when I consider all of the medical trauma I have been through in the past couple of years, plus my daughter’s accident digging up trauma from the divorce plus NC is already making Medicaid cuts in addition to whatever the Big Ugly Bill will do for the disabled (and everyone else who needs healthcare—which is everyone). It just never ends. I know I have a bigger safety net than most people do, but I also happen to care about a lot of people who don’t have that safety net. So yeah, I have been spiraling and too shut down to even come and ask for prayers until today. But I am grateful that you are all here.
Praying now for you, Margaret ❤️
Praying for you Margaret.
The Lord give you wisdom and peace as you navigate His will— all things work together for good for those who love Him. <3
So sorry to hear you had sad news at the doctors. And it seems very difficult to figure out with not using that hospital (which I don’t blame you for). Praying you have the strength to do the next thing that needs to be done and that you remember God is with you. You aren’t alone.
Oh Margaret. This is a very difficult and I’m sure extremely painful time for you. I’m sorry you are going through this. Praying ❤️
I second what the other ladies said and am praying for you ❤️
Precious Margaret, I am praying strength, peace, and wisdom for you as you deal with this recent health crisis.
Isaiah 55:11 so my word that comes from my mouth will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish what I please and will prosper in what I send it to do.
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Looking forward to studying John
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This is a secular song, but the words definitely are pointing to Christ.
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“One Love”
I believe all over the world, one love
I believe all over the world, one love
I believe all over the world, one love
Let it be, let it be
I believe in one love
We’re on a carousel of great design
And all we have to do is treat it kind
All creation is for us to learn
To be together as one
How we get there is no mystery
The power lives inside of you and me
It’s the miracle we’re looking for
Let us upon the door
I believe all over the world, one love
I believe all over the world, one love
I believe all over the world, one love
Let it be, let it be
I believe in one love
If I could make one wish upon a star
I would wish for peace in all our hearts
So much beauty all around to see
And it’s calling humanity
I believe all over the world, one love
I believe all over the world, one love
I believe all over the world, one love
Let it be, let it be
I believe in one love
Ad when the children go to sleep at night
May the memory of their day be bright
And the hope and dreams (that’s) in their eyes
May it all be realized
I believe all over the world, one love
I believe all over the world, one love
I believe all over the world, one love
Let it be, let it be
I believe in one love
This is my first time reading with SRT and I am very excited to learn more about Jesus.
Welcome Sara Furey!
Welcome! We are all continuing to learn here and draw closer to Him. So glad you are here.
This is my first time reading with SRT and so glad to see I’m not alone ❤️ I’m so inspired by all of these comments. Thank you, Jesus for bringing me here
Amen! Welcome Justine S!
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There is something about rain that makes everything extra romantic for me lol. The feel of this whole devotional was just so sweet, cozy and impactful. Just like God rewards for those who waits for Him despite the storm, this is a big grace moment. I love this so much. Thank you to our beloved Raechel for sharing this. God meets us in different ways, like our TINA said ❤️, different avenues, the footprints of grace have met us in our wandering paths, in the concert despite the rain, through a smile of a stranger, a ride to go to church, an invitation to a Thanksgiving dinner, a Xmas play, whichever way He finds us, He pursues us and seeks us out from the goodness of His heart. He comes not to seek the righteous, but sinners. I love the ending too, short and sweet “let’s be different because of it’. Totally! Be blessed dear sisters.
I just listened to the podcast for the week. Raechel, Amanda and Adie had so much to say. Their thoughts helped clarify a lot of the SRT readings and the Bible Recap ones. (The Bible Recap readings today were from John.)
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I look forward to digging more deeply this week.
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Oh, and I think Adrienne has the best name ever! ❤️
This is my first SRT reading plan. The book of John is what brought me here. I’ve always wanted to study deeper into John. I’m very excited and expectant that God will speak
Welcome Mariah! I have been doing SRT studies for years and love them!
Yay, welcome Mariah Burton!
I am looking forward to rereading the book of John with a deeper understanding and get to know some of you ladies. I have been praying to meet some Christian friends..
Glad you are here Justine Viola!
This is my first time doing one of the She Reads the Truth studies! I’m super excited!!
Welcome Kenzie! I hope you enjoy SRT as much as I do. There is a great group of women here.
Yes, amen! Welcome Kenzie Murley!
This felt JUICY! Like there’s so much to dive into about Jesus and getting to know him on a more personal level.
This is so much better than some of the last two devotional plans. I loved the fact that it has a lot of scripture and a slight message
Just started my first book with this company and I love it so far!
So glad!
I am loving this study thus far!
Hello from Australia!
I read a commentary that outlined John like this:
1:1-18 – The Ministry of the Pre-Incarnate King
1:19-19:42 – The Ministry of the Incarnate King
20:1-21:25 – The Ministry of the Risen King
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That is so neat to see!
I love the book of John and how we get to see Jesus up close, how He connects us from Genesis to Revelation through this gospel. The One who was and is and is to come!
John 1 has easily become one of my favorite chapters of the Bible. I’m so excited to be jumping back into John with each of you ladies!!!!
I feel the same way!
Like many here I’ve read John a number of times, this time I am really trying to slow down and savor the Word here— John’s writing is so poetic at times isn’t it ?? I love the additional passages too, the Bible really does interpret itself. Have a blessed week She’s!
WE’VE got seats we didn’t pay for! Yes we do! YOU sweet She’s and I. I’m so glad WE came across this wonderful ministry of She Reads Truth! I’m on Fall break and so excited to rest and and not be rushed! Yep, I’m settling in here with y’all and so blessed to be part of your lives! Happy Monday!!!
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I agree!
I finally found the song I was thinking of named Come and See..it’s by Jeremy Rosado.
Come and see the promises He’s kept
The grace in every step
The strength that came when I was weak
Come and see through all the deepest pain
A life that’s been sustained
The way He’s made a way for me
Thanks, Rhonda! Never heard that before. Beautiful song! ❤
Welcome back Sarah Ritchie! I too love Raechel’s simple summary of today’s reading as being “Come and See”.
I have a subscription book and have often noticed that the book and our app readings are different translations. Not a problem as different translations often prompt a more thoughtful response from me. But it also means I end up focusing on a different aspect than the SRT group as a whole. Today I noticed in the book that John (the Baptist) responded to the question “who are you “ with “I am A voice in the desert” in contrast to the app which records it as “I am THE voice in the desert “. I admit that I got a little distracted thinking on this difference between “A” and “THE “. My mind works in strange ways at times.
Hi Cindy. You can actually set your app to the version you would like. There are a few different ones to choose from. I hope that helps :)
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“In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.”
John 1:4-5, 9 NIV
https://bible.com/bible/111/jhn.1.4-9.NIV
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Like Searching, I remember when I was about 12 or 13 and my mom studied John with a few other ladies. She came home the very first night after reading chapter 1 telling us how their study and discussion had opened her eyes. She had never connected the ‘in the beginning’ part before. Like SEARCHING said, once you see and believe v. 1, you can’t miss the plural pronouns in Genesis!
Looking forward to a few new aha moments as we study the book of John and connected readings.
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The song Great Are You Lord came to mind:
You give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore every heart that is broken
And great are You, Lord
It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise, we pour out our praise
It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
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Let’s BREATHE IN LIFE, share life, light, love, and
POUR OUT PRAISE to Him as we study together! ❤
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Love, hugs, and prayers! ❤
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Thank you, Father, for Your Son, Your words, Your will…and the women of SRT, who provide multifaceted insights, stories, prayers…Guide us daily…
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I have read all the gospels with SRT over the years but I don’t think John?? I am excited. I purchased the study book this time as I’m finding it hard to really focus reading it on my phone. Excited to be back!
Glad you are back, Sarah! I am thinking of buying the book this time, too! ❤
Yes, that would be good, I have never purchased a SRT book!!
I have a subscription to the books and really enjoy them. I can underline and write notes. I have them on a shelf and one day hope to go back through them. It would be interesting to see how I’ve grown. Hoping so…
Welcome back Sarah!
I also but the book, actually started the subscription again, because I also have a difficult time on my phone and computer. I just didn’t seem to really go deeper with the Lord, as I should. I feel that is worth the money every month to really dig into God’s WORD and interact with His people.
I subscribe to the digital books and find extras in every study that are always good.
SRT did a John study in January 2022.
Come and see, indeed! As we start this new plan, I invited two friends to read with us. Who can you invite?
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His word (Jesus… THE word!) came to accomplish a purpose.
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Mission accomplished!
On another note… looks like some new She’s (and some new names commenting too)… welcome! ❤️
Come and see! Reminds of the line in the Chris Tomlin Christmas song, Noel: Come and see what God has done.
It’s my first month reading with SRT! Really excited about starting.
Welcome Erica. Glad you are here!
Welcome Erica – so good to have you here!
Thank you!
Glad you are here, Erica!
Welcome Erica! You will love this community. The discussion is great. It is great to get different perspectives from all of these Sisters.
Be blessed with the WORD!
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Oh…the book of John. The beginning verses of John are such a place to anchor. God is the beginning. Everything is in existence because of Him and nothing existes without Him. The magnitude of God is right there for us.
Another verse popped in my head as I was reading, Jer 33:3 ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ An invitation to further seek Him and look to know Him more. There may be a familiarity and maybe even a comfort in a New Testament book but there is always something new for me to learn.
Heavenly Father, we praise and thank you for your Word. You are the beginning, the end and everything in between. Thank you for sending your Son to dwell on earth and to lead the way to be our Savior. As we study these verses Lord, we call on you to open our eyes anew. Show us the great things we have yet to know. Give us a clear mind to understand. May our hearts be softened, open to be moved, changed and transformed. Have your way among us, encourage us and bless us as we study your Word and help us to know you in fresh new ways. Amen ✝️
So great to see new names in comments already first thing this morning. Welcome ladies. My Monday reminder is always to try to take the time to tune into the podcast this week. It is always a great addition to the study. Blessings on your day.
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Agreeing with your prayer, Wendy! ❤
Beautiful prayer Wendy – Amen
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New Study! Always fresh anticipation! Although John has been read many times (I’m guessing even here at SRT we have done it before?), I look forward to studying it with you, my She’s, and hearing your wisdom!
Even that first paragraph is everything really, so important to “Christians.” Because as a Christian we believe Jesus is not just the Son of God, our Savior, but IS God. It wasn’t too long ago that my sister who is in the Mormon faith, was going to do the study of John and I thought, great, surely that will show that Jesus IS the word, and the word WAS God. They believe he is the Savior, but not deity. We can’t skip past this great, relevant passage. It changes everything of how we believe.
He is the great light, that penetrates the darkness. The name Jesus- is power, healing, truth. I think of the song that is a favorite right now- Mighty Name of Jesus by Hope Darst. And I Know A Name- Brandon Lake. I am so thankful that I KNOW the Name OF JESUS!!! Powerful and Mighty, Healing and Saving, a FRIEND and TRUSTWORTHY…redeeming and merciful. Restoring and Renewing. The name is power. The name is humble and loving.
Welcome old and new, young and not as young, baby and elder, a place of gathering to fellowship together and learn. To pray for each other on our walk.
And… Rhonda made a special Facebook page… look for SRT SHE’S and answer the question posted to come in!! ❤️
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Good Monday morning She’s!
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I love the Old Testament, but it’s good to be back in “more familiar territory”. I am excited to revisit the book of John and be reminded of the precious gospel that was given.
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I also love how Raechel described this study as and invitation to come and see Jesus, it reminded me of the opening credits of The Chosen – when “Come and See” is floating all over the screen.
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Two verses that especially stood out – John 1:12 – a beautiful reminder that because I believed, because I received, I am a child of God!
– John 1:14 – Jesus is full of grace and truth. The two work in tandem, they meld together and are perfectly balanced through Christ who embodies them. (got questions dot)
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Grace = God’s unmerited favor
Truth = His complete revelation
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Have a super blessed day!❤️
And “grace upon grace” was back again today! ❤️
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Yes! I was just thinking I had referred to grace upon grace last week and here it is again :)
But, I keep thinking, what IS “grace upon grace”? God’s grace is already perfect. What can be more? I don’t even know how to ask what exactly does it mean…
NIV says “receive one blessing after another.” Continuous grace or blessings appears to be what is meant.
So good, Sharon! ❤
God is Jesus. Author J.D Walt says, “It is one to make the claim that Jesus is God. It strikes me as another to say God is Jesus.
God is Jesus.
As the Nicene Creed, the consensus faith of the church at all times and in all places, has it:
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.”
God is Jesus!
I am truly excited to dive deep into the book of John and get better acquainted with the trinity.
I’m so ready to see this book with fresh eyes and dive deep! I think of Steve Curtis Chapman’s song DIVE!
Im excited to dive into this study!! Going to really try to make time for the word of God with this study!
“Indeed, we have all received grace upon grace from His fullness” (John 1:16). I’m claiming and receiving this grace today. I’ve been so distracted, and exhausted and just not able to do anything, even spiritually lately. But I am answering Raechel’s invitation today, to read and receive and believe and be different because of the true story of Christ.
I have felt the same as of late. Praying for us and anyone else struggling to receive His grace and regain strep from joy of the Lord.
I also am right there with you Esthera. Claiming God’s grace and the Word.
Praying for distraction and exhaustion be removed, that you are set free to have energy and time to worship Him and study His Word.
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I really love the gospel of John. We’re going through this book of the Bible at church and going deeper in small groups (series just started last Sunday), so the Lord definitely wants to open my eyes and read it afresh this fall!
The first 5 verses of John are so beautiful and clarifying of the never beginning, never ending existence of God and Christ. I don’t remember how old I was (maybe 30’s) when it clicked, but I read these verses and went straight to Genesis. I had previously breezed right over the Spirit of God as well as the repeated use of Us and Our, but once you can see it …wow. Thank you, Lord.
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Thinking of Jesus Messiah, Chris Tomlin (written by Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves, 2008) and Open the Eyes of My Heart, Michael W Smith (written by Paul Joseph Baloche, 2001)
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MARI V – ❤️ praying for your friend
You named two of my favorite songs! ❤ We haven’t sung either at church recently so thanks for bringing them to mind today.
John 1:18 “No one has ever seen God. The one and only Son, who is himself God and is at the Father’s side—he has revealed him.”
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Thank You Jesus for being willing to come and reveal the Father to us. May Your light shine on any darkness within us so that we may shine brighter for You!
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MARI V – praying for your friend to give the hurt to Jesus for healing and forgiveness.
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John 1:14 (MSG)
“The Word became flesh and blood,
and moved into the neighborhood.
We saw the glory with our own eyes,
the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out,
true from start to finish.”
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“If God has come to dwell among men by the Word made flesh, let us pitch our tents around this central tabernacle; do not let us live as if God were a long way off.” (Spurgeon)
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Happy Monday ❤️
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Amen. Thank you for that quote from Spirgeon.
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Love that Spurgeon quote! Wrote that in my guide to be a reminder as we go through this study! ❤️
Oleta Adams song.. Get here came to mind as I read Rachel’s words..
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You can reach me by railway
You can reach me by trailway
You can reach me on an airplane
You can reach me with your mind
You can reach me by caravan
Cross the desert like an Arab man
[Chorus]
I don’t care how you get here
Just get here if you can..
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For us all the journey to Jesus is different. Yes, it may be some form of transportation :), or visualisation, realisation, a friend, a hymn that makes you want to know more, a gift of the most wonderful book ever written.. does it matter how we get to be in a relationship with Him.. Yes and No, we just need to know about HIM, be changed by HIM, be transformed by HIM..
The journey to Jesus, may have its ups and downs, may be fraught with sorrow and pain, it may cost more than you bargained, or thought, it may even turn your world upside down, separate the wheat from the chaff..
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BUT GOD..
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Do we not owe it to Jesus to find out Who and Why He came to be our Saviour?
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So, I am going back to the beginning.. I am going to be reminded of who was the Word, and in whom all things were created. Through whom life came to being, and the light that shines in the darkness of our world.
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Let’s go.
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May my ears and eyes be opened, and however I get to the little(or big) nuggets, LORD, I pray I give my life afresh..
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Amen.
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It’s Monday, the sun is shining, it’s a tad fresh here..
Praying the Irish blessing over each of you as we begin a new week and study..
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May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again(one day), may God hold you and yours in the palm of His hands.
Much love, and warming hugs..
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Tina. ❤️
Amen and amen, Tina ❤️❤️❤️
The “journney” of faith is a huge theme in John…thanks for pointing it out at the start.
Thank you, sister! ❤️
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No sunshine here; thankful for the Light! ❤
“it may even turn your world upside down, separate the wheat from the chaff”, the oscar goes to TINA ❤️. So good.
I laughed out loud to your comment! But I agree – so good!
I used to listen to this song by Oleta Adams often! So good. There is s song by Regina Belle, One Love. Her opening line is so good. How can you love me who you cannot see, and not love your brother who you see everyday.
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And thank you for the Irish Prayer.
Come and see Jesus.
Yes, Great simple words to start John..
come and see. It reminds me of a song that says that, buy I can’t recall who sings it and if that is the title. (too early for my brain)
Come and See by Jeremy Rosado but I think there’s another one.
I found it. Come Just as You Are.
Come just as you are
Hear the spirit call
Come just as you are
Come and see
Come receive
Come and live forever
Come just as you are
Hear the spirit call
Come just as you are
Come and see
Come receive
Come and live forever
Life Everlasting
Strength for today
Taste the living water
And never thirst again
Come and see
Come receive
Come and live forever
Life Everlasting
Strength for today
Taste the living water
And never thirst again
Come just as you are
Don’t you hear the spirit call?
Come just as you are
Come and see
Christ My King
Come and live forever more
Beautiful
Yes!! Thanks Leanna! I thought of it later and posted before I came back and saw this!
Reminds me of one: see my reply to Adrienne! ❤
Noel by Chris Tomlin?