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In this verse-by-verse teaching through John 5:1–15, we explore the story of a man who suffered for 38 years—isolated, defeated, and surrounded by false hope. When Jesus meets him, everything changes… but not before asking a question that still challenges us today: “Do you want to be made well?”

This episode speaks to anyone battling sin, discouragement, or long-term suffering, pointing us back to the truth that Jesus is still the one who heals, restores, and calls us to respond in faith.

A simple question—but it reveals everything.

This Bible study from John 4 uncovers the difference between shallow faith and real belief. Through the story of a desperate father, we see how Jesus moves us from seeking miracles to knowing Him personally.

If you’ve ever wrestled with faith, doubt, or waiting on God—this is for you.

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In this episode, we study **Gospel of John 4:27–42 and explore what happens after Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman.

We look at how one transformed life leads to an entire town seeking Christ, what Jesus teaches about spiritual hunger and the harvest, and what this means for us as believers today.

This passage is a powerful reminder that the Gospel is meant to be shared — and that many are ready to hear.

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We all spend our lives chasing things we think will satisfy—career, relationships, status—only to find ourselves "thirsty" again. In John 4:10–26, Jesus has a radical conversation with a Samaritan woman about a different kind of water: Living Water.

In this verse-by-verse teaching, Clark Smith explores the depth of Jesus’ promise and explains:

What is the "Gift of God"? Why Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as "Living Water."

John 4:10–26

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What do you do when God leads you somewhere that doesn’t make sense?

In John 4:1–9, Jesus leaves a successful, growing ministry and goes straight into a place most people avoided—Samaria. It looked like the wrong move. It looked unproductive. It looked unnecessary.

But it was exactly the will of God.

In this verse-by-verse teaching, we walk through:

Why Jesus had to go through Samaria

If you’ve ever felt confused by where God is leading you, this passage will challenge and encourage you to trust Him anyway.

Because sometimes the place that looks empty…

In this Bible teaching, we walk verse-by-verse through John 3:22–36 and uncover what it means to live and serve with a Christ-centered mindset. This passage highlights John the Baptist’s humility, his role in pointing others to Jesus, and the powerful truth that “He must increase, but I must decrease.” If you’ve ever wondered what a successful ministry looks like in God’s eyes, this teaching will help you see it clearly through Scripture

In this study through Gospel of John 3:1–21, we examine Jesus’ nighttime conversation with Nicodemus, a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews who came seeking answers.

When Jesus enters the temple courts, He finds merchants selling animals and money changers conducting business in a place meant for prayer and worship. In a dramatic act of righteous zeal, He drives them out, overturns their tables, and declares that they have turned His Father’s house into a marketplace.

In this passage we explore:

This passage reveals not only Jesus’ authority over the temple but also points forward to a deeper truth: Jesus Himself is the true temple where God meets with His people.

In this episode we study John chapter 2, recounting Jesus' first public miracle at the wedding in Cana, where he turns water into wine after Mary brings the need to his attention. The servants' obedience and the disciples' witness mark the start of his public ministry.

The message highlights both the immediate blessing for the wedding and the deeper meaning pointing to the new covenant—Jesus' blood as the true cleansing beyond ritual purity.

This episode picks up at John 1:35 and shows John the Baptist diminishing his role as he points everyone to Jesus, proclaiming Him the Lamb of God and inspiring others to seek Him.

We explore practical evangelism: how overflowing love for Jesus leads us to tell others, Jesus’ invitations “Come and see” (abide) and “Follow me” (discipleship), and the encounters with Andrew, Peter, Philip, and Nathanael — including Jesus’ revealing words to Nathanael.

Practical application emphasizes prayer, persistence in sharing the gospel, and trusting that God sometimes calls directly; an encouragement to keep inviting others to come, see, and follow Jesus.