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An Exposition of The Gospel of John
by Jason Velotta
An Exposition of John’s Gospel
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John 1:14-18 We Have Seen His Glory
John 1:14-18 We Have Seen His Glory Jason Velotta Download
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John 12:12-26 The Coming Of The King
This Lord’s Day is often called Palm Sunday, the day that Jesus entered Jerusalem mounted on a donkey to the shouts and praises of Jerusalem. This final entry into Jerusalem began the last days before Jesus’ arrest, trial, crucifixion, and resurrection. This Sunday, we will look at what is often...
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John 1:14-18 The Glory Of Christmas
This year, our Christmas Eve Service will be at 10 am on Sunday. I look forward to celebrating our Savior's birth as we sing praises to our King, observe the Lord's Supper, and open God's Word together. Last Sunday, Cameron preached from John 1:6- 13, showing us the light of Christmas. On…
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John 21:15-25 The Call To Tend Sheep
Jesus restores Peter to service giving him an opportunity to affirm his love three times just as he denied Jesus three times. In this we see Jesus' command for all those who love Him. We are called to tend sheep. We are called to make disciples. This call is fueled by a love for Jesus and it is a...
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John 21:1-14 Fishing Lessons
Jesus uses a fishing trip to illustrate how the disciples will live on mission as they serve the now risen Christ. This fishing trip will remind Peter, John, and James of the day that Jesus first called them to follow Him and become fishers of people. They will be forced to face the reality, and...
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John 20:24-31 The Mission And A Doubting Thomas
In verses 24-31, the disciples will hit their first roadblock. They will come face to face with the impossibility of living on mission in their own power. One of their own, Thomas, refuses to believe their testimony. How could they ever hope to convince anyone else when one of the 12 won’t even...
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John 20:19-23 The "Sent" Life
Jesus sends His disciples just as He was sent. They are given Peace, power, and authority to engage in the mission of making disciples.
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John 20:1-18 Because He Lives
Mary discovers the empty tomb and in this section we see what the resurrection means for us. The empty tomb is evidence that the grave has been forever conquered. Because He lives we also have a hope that conquers despair. Mary is called out of her despair when she realizes Jesus is alive. And...
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John 19:31-42 The Testimony Of His Burial
Jesus not only died and entered into the tomb, He did so as our covenant head. He went before us, into death itself, to conquer the grave itself on behalf of those who trust in Him. The testimony of this burial still echos with power today. The evidence shows He truly died, He is truly divine…
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John 19:16-30 It Is Finished
John 19:16-30 shows us the fulfillment of all of Scripture and God’s purposes in the salvation of sinners. Sunday, we examine the crucifixion of Jesus. Up to this point, John has gone to great lengths to show us Jesus’ control of the situation. He has chosen to allow His arrest, His various…
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John 19:1-16 Behold Your King
Here we see the coronation of the King. It is not the kind of coronation that you expect. It isn’t a picture of majesty and honor. Instead, this king’s coronation is a brutal mockery. Those crowning this king mean to bring Him shame and humiliation. But in this wicked scene, we see the reason the...
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John 18:28-40 What Is Truth?
Jesus defines THE truth and describes His authority in the face of hostile powers vying for authority. Important worldview questions are at stake - and God provides His passover Lamb
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John 18:12-27 Take Heed Lest You Fall
During the events of Jesus’ arrest, we witnessed His power, His care for His disciples, and His resolve to drink the cup the Father had given Him. As we move into John 18:12-27, we will once again see these attributes displayed in the questioning of Jesus, but in this section the focus shifts to...
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John 18:1-12 In The Presence of The "I Am"
Having completed His teaching and prayer for the disciples, the hour of Jesus has come. He is arrested in the garden. Yet Jesus is in control of this situation. He is the almighty God, the Good Shepherd, and The Obedient Son.
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John 17:20-26 United Together In Christ
Jesus prays for the church through the ages who would believe through the Apostles' word. He prays here for us, and His prayer is that we would be one just as the Father and Son are one - and that we would be one IN the Father and Son.
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John 17:6-19 In The World Not Of It
Jesus prays for His disciples before going to the cross. He affirms them before the Father and prays for what He knows they will need - It is the same things we need to live out this mission in the hostile world.
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John 17:1-5 For The Glory Of The Father
Jesus finished his final instructions to the disciples. Now he turns his eyes and voice to His Father as He prays for Himself, the disciples, and those who would believe in the future. In the first 5 verses Jesus' focus and priority is that the Triune God would be glorified.
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John 16:28-33 Strength Found In Weakness
The disciples proclaim they finally understand what Jesus is telling them. They declare this is why they believe. Jesus immediately points out their weakness and shows that the source of their salvation and their peace is found in Him. Maturing Christians are growing in their dependence upon Him.
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John 16:16-27 Sorrow Turned To Joy
Jesus desires joy for His disciples even as their hearts are overcome with sorrow. He shows how this joy comes and what is its source
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John 16:8-15 The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit
Jesus shows the disciples how they will be able to stand against the hatred and persecution of the world. The Spirit Himself will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He will guide the disciples and glorify Jesus by revealing more of Him to the disciples.
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John 16:1-7 Bearing Witness When It Hurts
Jesus continues to prepare His disciples for their mission. He expects them to bear witness even in the face of persecution. The only way they are able to do this is with a heart of faith and by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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John 15:18-27 Hated By The World
Jesus prepares His disciples for the mission to come. He warns them that they will be hated by the world and persecuted. The world will hate Jesus' followers because of their identity in Him, because they do not know God, and because Jesus always exposes sin. The same holds true today.
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John 15:1-11 Abiding In The Vine (Part 2)
Jesus gives the application of the parable of the Vine. He shows the disciples that their life, their strength, their ability comes from Him alone. The task of the disciple is to abide in the vine - to pursue and cultivate the relationship in which God has placed them in Christ. The Christian…
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John 15:1-11 Abiding In The Vine Part 1
Jesus illustrates the relationship the disciples will experience with the Father, Son, and Spirit after Jesus is resurrected. In this illustration, we see the care of the Father for the branches of the vine. He prunes those that are His so they will bear fruit. And pruning often hurts.
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John 14:25-31 Assuring Troubled Hearts
Chapter 14 ends as Jesus again assures His disciples that they will not be left alone. The Holy Spirit will teach them all things and guide them. Also Jesus gives them His peace. In the troubled times the disciples endure, they are assured that their gospel is victorious
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John 14:15-24 The Gospel Relationship (Part 2)
Jesus comforts his disciples by showing them what reconciliation with the Triune God looks like. He explains the believer's position with the Father, The Son, and The Spirit - the relationship that all those in Christ enjoy
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John 14:15-24 The Gospel Relationship (Part 1)
Jesus is still comforting His disciples, as He gives them reasons they should not let their hearts be troubled. We got a glimpse of the perfect love relationship that the Father, Son, and Spirit have eternally enjoyed. It is this perfect relationship that the gospel calls us into. In verses…
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John 14:1-14 Replacing Fear With Faith
Jesus comforts the disciples' troubled hearts by showing them that they will not be alone. We have His promises and His person with us. We have His power for our mission and are united with He and The Father. He truly is The Way, The Truth, and The Life.
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John 13:31-38 God's Glory In The Cross And The Christian
Jesus prepares His disciples for his departure by speaking of the darkest moment in human history as being glorifying to both the Father and the Son. He also gives them a new command to love one another as Jesus has loved them. This is how His glory will be seen in the world. And Peter begins to...
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John 13:18-30 Gospel Love Betrayed
A few hours before Jesus' arrest, he reveals that Judas is the betrayer and through these events, we see Jesus' vast love for even this sinner and the danger of sin's deceitfulness. We also realize that regardless of others' faithfulness or any circumstances, our commission from the I AM still...
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John 13:1-20 Serving The Servant King
Jesus begins privately teaching his disciples before he goes to the cross. He begins by washing their feet. In this act, Jesus shows the servant's heart and commands His disciples to follow His example. As a testimony to the world, we are called to show His glory and grace through serving one...
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John 12:36-50 Time To Get "Real"
Though Jesus had preached and done many miracles, they did not believe in him. John shows us the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecies in their unbelief. Some of their hearts were hardened, some would not confess him openly. Yet, Jesus gives a final public plea and a warning.
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John 12:27-36 For The Glory Of His Name
Jesus reveals that God is glorifying Himself in the coming crucifixion and shows the results of this glory to the crowd. He gives a final call to the crowd before he departs from them.
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John 12:12-26 Behold Your King Is Coming
Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey in fulfillment of Zechariah's prophecy. He is hailed as the King of Israel, but no one truly saw what He was coming to conquer. Sin and death. Jesus tells them what they must do to follow Him.
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John 12:1-8 Worship Vs. Religion
John presents the difference between true sacrificial worship in Mary anointing Jesus' feet, and self serving religion in Judas.
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John 11:45-57 The Effects Of Jesus' Work
John presents the effects that Jesus' miracle of raising Lazarus has on the people. The same effects are seen today. His word divides, it is always opposed, but it will always be accomplished. Most urgently, His work elicits a response from people. There is no such thing as neutral.
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John 11:28-44 The Dead Man Lives
Jesus calls Mary to Himself and is overcome with emotion at the scene which ensues. He demonstrates that although He is Lord and sovereign in His purposes, He also feels deeply with His people who are grieved. And He demonstrates His purpose to bring many to faith, having power over death.
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John 11:17-27 Experiencing The Resurrection And The Life
Jesus grows Martha in her faith as He comforts her, drawing her to an understanding that He is the Life. In her pain and frustration, Jesus shows her the only true treasure which is faith in Him.
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John 11:1-16 Jesus' Priority For You
As Mary and Martha send word to Jesus that their brother Lazarus is sick, Jesus shows in his words and deeds that his highest priority is for all involved to see the Glory of God, follow him, and grow in their faith. Jesus doesn't come when they call but instead waits so that they might receive a...
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John 10:31-42 Responding Rightly To Jesus
Jesus gives a final invitation to the Jewish leadership in the gospel of John. He urges them to hear his words and heed the testimony of the works he has done in the Father's name. However, the leaders respond by trying to silence Jesus and refusing him despite the testimonies. But there are…
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John 10:22-30 Christ's Secure Sheep
Jesus answers the demand to declare himself plainly by showing the characteristics of His Sheep. His sheep believe, they hear and follow him, and they are secure eternally as His sheep.
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John 10:11-21 The Good Shepherd (Part 2)
Jesus continues speaking of the Good Shepherd as one who lays down His life for the sheep. He brings his own into the fold and gives them life.
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John 10:1-11 The Good Shepherd (Part 1)
Jesus illustrates His mission with the picture of the shepherd. The shepherd has the right to the sheep because he enters through the door. The thieves jump over the wall to steal and destroy. The shepherd also has relationship with the sheep, and the shepherd is responsible for the safety and...
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John 9:13-42 Growing in Sight...Or Blindness
The man who had been healed of his blindness is interrogated about the miracle and about Jesus. We are told at the end of this chapter that what we are seeing is a man growing more and more into the light, and another group is growing deeper and deeper into blindness. The man, although not…
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John 9:1-12 The Miracle of God's Work
Jesus heals a man who is born blind. He tells his disciples that the reason the man is blind is so that "the works of God" would be displayed in him. Then he tells his disciples, "We must work the works of God while there is time." - He demonstrates the priority and urgency of the disciples in...
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John 21:15-19 Do You Love Me?
Jesus recommissions Peter with a public, three fold confession of love for him. This was in direct contrast to Peter's earlier three fold denial of Jesus. Here in this short exchange, Jesus gives both the priority and the necessity of Love for Jesus as the impetus for service to the flock.
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John 8:48-59 Resting In The "I Am"
Jesus concludes his conversation with the religious leaders by explicitly revealing His identity to them and even now, giving them the invitation of promise. In this section, the believer finds great assurance that Jesus is able to fulfill His promise and there is nothing that can cause His…
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John 8:37-47 A Spiritual Paternity Test
Jesus shows his opponents that they are neither Abraham's children, nor are they God's. To do so He gives them evidence of what God does in His children. They bear fruit, they love Jesus, and they respond to God's Word.
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John 8:30-36 Examining True Freedom
Jesus shows the evidence which is present in the life of one who has been made His disciple. They abide in His word and they have been freed from the slavery to sin. What does this look like? How do I know that I am one of these disciples?
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John 8:21-29 The Heart Of God's Message
Jesus gives both the warning and the invitation of the gospel to the religious leaders who are questioning Him. Those who do not know Christ will be separated from God for eternity. Wrath and divine judgment are owed but Christ stands in their midst to deliver the invitation of the Father's...
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An Exposition of John’s Gospel
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