Lesson 3565

 (Lesson 3565)(10-07-21) John 13-11

    “Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.”

        In today’s quote, Jesus, knowing that the time for His sacrificial death was near, washed the feet of His apostles. That act symbolized the spiritual cleanliness that He would impute to those who would believe in Him.

    The quote also relates that Jesus had always known that Judas would betray Him to the Jews.~

Lesson 3564

(Lesson 3564)(10-06-21) John 12:44-50

    “ Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me. I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.”

    In today’s quote, Jesus made clear that He is God in the flesh sent to redeem the souls of mankind. Those who reject Jesus, reject God.

    Jesus also made the clear point that every instruction that came out of His mouth had come straight from the mouth of God the Father. 

    Jesus is our only intercessor before God. Without faith in Him there is no salvation.~ 

Lesson 3563

 (Lesson 3563)(10-05-21) John 12:42-43

    “ Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.”

    Sadly the content of today’s quote applies  many to many more of today’s church leaders than it did among those Jewish rulers.~

Lesson 3562

 (Lesson 3562)(10-04-21) John 12:37-41

    “But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them. These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.”

    Today’s quote relates how the prophesy of Isaiah would be fulfilled by the failure of the Jews to believe in Jesus.~

Lesson 3561

 (Lesson 3561)(10-03-21) John 12:34-36

    “The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man? Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.”

    In today’s quote, Jesus again identified himself to the Jews as the Son of God sent to save those who would come to believe in Him. 

    Jesus also related that He would only be present with them, in the flesh, for a short time and that it behooved all of them to follow Him and accept His saving grace.

    Jesus is the ONLY chance any of us have at a spiritual rebirth and everlasting life.~

Lesson 3560

 (Lesson 3560)(10-02-21) John 12:26-33

    “If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him. Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. This he said, signifying what death he should die.”

    In today’s quote, Jesus said that those who choose to follow Him will be required to go where He goes and be where He is.

    Also the quote relates that Jesus had already glorified God, (by fulfilling the works of the law), and was to be “lifted up” to glorify Him again, meaning that Jesus would be raised as a perfect sacrifice for the souls of mankind.~

Lesson 3559

 (Lesson 3559)(10-01-21) John 12:25

    “He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”

    Today’s lesson is a simple one. It means that those lost souls who are more interested in earthly, material things, more than they are interested in doing the will of God, are doomed to the ultimate and eternal wrath of God.~