Today we read John 11.45-57, After the raising of Lazarus, many believe in Jesus, others report Him to the authorities, and the rulers resolve that the One who gives life must die.

‘Reading the Gospels Together’ is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.

Biblography

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)

Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance

R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary

Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament

J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels

C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons

Digital Study and Research Tools

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Today we read John 10:1-21, Jesus reveals Himself as both the door of the sheep and the good shepherd, the One who gives life, knows His own, lays down His life for them, and gathers one flock from Jews and Gentiles.

Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.

Biblography

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)

Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance

R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary

Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament

J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels

C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons

Digital Study and Research Tools

Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.

ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.

Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.

All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today we read John 10:1-21, Jesus reveals Himself as both the door of the sheep and the good shepherd, the One who gives life, knows His own, lays down His life for them, and gathers one flock from Jews and Gentiles.

Resources

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)

Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance

R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary

Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament

J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels

C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons

Digital Study and Research Tools

Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.

ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.

Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.

All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today, we read John 9:1-41, where Jesus opens the eyes of a man born blind, reveals Himself as the light of the world, and shows that the deepest blindness is spiritual, not physical.

‘Reading the Gospels Together’ is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.

Biblography

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)

Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance

R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary

Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament

J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels

C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons

Digital Study and Research Tools

Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.

ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.

Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.

All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today, we return to our readings in John, John 8:31-59, Jesus teaches that true disciples abide in His word, that real freedom is found only in the Son, and that He is far greater than Abraham because He is the eternal I AM.

‘Reading the Gospels Together’ is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.

Biblography

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)

Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance

R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary

Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament

J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels

C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons

Digital Study and Research Tools

Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.

ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.

Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.

All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today, we return to our readings in John, John 8:12-30, Jesus declares Himself to be the light of the world, exposes the blindness of His opponents, and warns that apart from faith in Him, men will die in their sins.

‘Reading the Gospels Together’ is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.

Biblography

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)

Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance

R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary

Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament

J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels

C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons

Digital Study and Research Tools

Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.

ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.

Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.

All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today, we return to our readings in John, John 7:53-8:11. Jesus exposes the hypocrisy of self-righteous accusers, deals truthfully and mercifully with a guilty sinner, and shows that His grace does not excuse sin but calls sinners out of it. division that His presence always creates.

‘Reading the Gospels Together’ is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.

Biblography

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)

Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance

R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary

Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament

J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels

C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons

Digital Study and Research Tools

Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.

ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.

Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.

All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today, we return to our readings in John, John 7:25-52. Jesus stands in the midst of the feast as the One sent from the Father, offers living water to the thirsty, and exposes the deep division that His presence always creates.

‘Reading the Gospels Together’ is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.

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Biblography

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)

Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance

R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary

Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament

J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels

C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons

Digital Study and Research Tools

Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.

ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.

Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.

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Today, we return to our readings in John, John 7:1-24, Jesus goes up to the Feast of Tabernacles in His Father’s time, not man’s, teaches with divine authority, and exposes the blindness of those who judge by outward appearance instead of with righteous judgment.

‘Reading the Gospels Together’ is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.

Biblography

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)

Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance

R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary

Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament

J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels

C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons

Digital Study and Research Tools

Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.

ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.

Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.

All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today, we return to our readings in John, John 6:60-71. Many turn away when Christ’s teaching offends them, but Peter confesses that Jesus alone has the words of eternal life, even as the shadow of betrayal already falls across the Twelve.

‘Reading the Gospels Together’ is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it shows how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people.

Biblography

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)

Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance

R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary

Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament

J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels

C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons

Digital Study and Research Tools

Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources.

ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant.

Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info.

All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound