3. Jesus in the Book of John-Part 1
January 21, 2016
The book of John is a look into the mission of Jesus during his earthly ministry. The word mission is derived from the Latin mitto, “to send.” This blog provides insights from Chapters 1, 3, 4, 13, 15, and 20. Part 2 concentrates on Chapter 17. All quotations are from NIV.
1:14. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. Christ’s mission starts with the words “became flesh.” This shows that the mission was at the heart of God.
Conversations of Jesus
Ch 3 and 4. In His conversations with both Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman, Christ’s makes it clear that our lives and words should bear witness to Him. Although an important concept, this was only part of Christ’s Earthly mission.
Jesus washes His disciples’ feet
13:12+ Feet washing brings us closer to the mission of serving described in John’s Gospel.
13:34-35 Loving one another is the sign of being Christ’s disciples.
The Mission is…
In Chapter 15, John shows us that God’s love as the model for our mission. We need to “hang out” in Jesus’ love by loving each other as Jesus loves us.
John’s Gospel is all about mission: sending and being sent.
20:20-22: After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit.”
Thanks to Michael Lodhal, Ph.D. for the teachings used in Jesus in John blogs.
Next Thursday's Timeless Truths Series: Jesus in the Book of John-Part 2
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