The very core of the gospel message is the truth that the way someone has their sins forgiven is by having faith in Jesus Christ as his or her Lord and Savior. NIV Dramatized Audio Bible: Multi-voice Edition - Unabridged Audiobook [Download]Our Price: $49.99. You believe in God []; believe also in me. # 2:23 Or in him 24 But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people. The Savior taught that when someone believes in Him, “out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water” (John 7:38). 25 He did not need any testimony about mankind, for he knew what was in each person. Many who had been His disciples previously would not accept this teaching and “walked no more with him” (John 6:66). John 6 - NIV: Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), and a great crowd of people followed him because they … Elder Bruce R. McConkie (1915–85) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles wrote regarding the pool’s supposed curative powers: “Any notion that an angel came down and troubled the waters, so that the first person thereafter entering them would be healed, was pure superstition. “Each of these three testaments is a part of the great, indivisible whole of the Lord’s revealed word to His children. Jesus taught these people that His doctrine came from His Father and that those who applied the doctrine would know of its truth (see John 7:14–17). We may wonder how the same group of people who wanted to make Jesus Christ a king one day (see John 6:15) could abandon Him the very next day (see John 6:66). The peak of his popular appeal had come. Perhaps one of the most striking similarities between the ministries of Moses and the Savior is the use of “I Am” statements. 20 “We know he is our son,” the parents answered, “and we know he was born blind. Chapter 32: Acts 13–15. 23:43) and the gathering-in of all the fruits of the year (Ex. After that, many of His disciples no longer followed Him (see John 6:26–27, 66). 3. Chapter 25: John 11–13. John Testifies Again About Jesus. Chapter 24: John 8–10. King James Bible Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. During “the last day, that great day of the feast,” after the crowds had celebrated the final pouring of the water, “Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink” (John 7:37). NIV / John / John 19; Previous Book Previous Chapter Read the Full Chapter Next Chapter Next Book. John 7 - NIV: After this, Jesus went around in Galilee. 23 Now if a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses may not be broken, ... [The earliest manuscripts and many other ancient witnesses do not have John 7:53—8:11. It will not be poured out by a priest on the altar as was done at the Feast of Tabernacles; it will arise and flow miraculously from within the believer. [1979–81], 2:71). “Jesus Christ possessed merits that no other being could possibly have. What was it at that time that elevated Him in the eyes of the people? While serving in the Presidency of the Seventy, Elder Merrill J. Bateman explained how the Son of God had “life in himself”: “Unlike mortals who inherit the seeds of death from both parents, Jesus was born of a mortal mother but an immortal Father. He did something no one else could do. The very core of the gospel message is the truth that the way someone has their sins forgiven is by having faith in Jesus Christ as his or her Lord and Savior. Begin Your Bible Study NOW With the John 1:1-14 Lesson! To have faith or repentance “given” to us means receiving divine help to believe and follow Jesus Christ (see John 6:65; 1 Corinthians 12:3; 2 Nephi 31:19). 2For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. The Pharisees, knowing that Jesus was helping the Jews to see the truth, sent officers to arrest Him. Jesus had been staying in the Galilee area, where he had experienced great popularity, and avoiding the regions surrounding Jerusalem because they were heavily influenced by Jewish leaders who sought to kill Him. Bishop Merrill J. Bateman, while serving as the Presiding Bishop, examined the personal significance that the healing at the pool of Bethesda can have for us today: “Just as the lame man at the Pool of Bethesda needed someone stronger than himself to be healed (see John 5:1–9), so we are dependent on the miracles of Christ’s atonement if our souls are to be made whole from grief, sorrow, and sin. … Through Christ, broken hearts are mended and peace replaces anxiety and sorrow. … As Isaiah stated concerning the Savior: ‘Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows. … And with his stripes we are healed’ (Isa. 25 An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing. Extra Small Small Medium Large Additional Settings . Tools. After commanding a man with a 38-year infirmity to “rise … and walk” (John 5:8), the Savior taught that all those who would believe in the Son of God and follow Him would be raised up to everlasting life (see John 5:21–29). His words are a fulfillment of the prophecy in Zechariah 14:8 that when the Messiah comes, “living waters shall go out from Jerusalem.” Early in the morning of the next day, which would have been the Sabbath, the Savior again returned to the temple. (see John 5:26–29 and Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin’s statement in the commentary for John 5:28–29). As He taught near where the large golden candelabras stood during the feast, He declared, “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12). A testimony of the efficacy of prayer comes through humble and sincere prayer. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Elder Bruce R. McConkie explained that Jesus Christ was the fulfillment of a long-cherished tradition: “There was a tradition, taught by the Rabbis and firmly entrenched in the public mind, that when Messiah came, he would feed them with bread from heaven. … It had even become a fixed belief that the Messiah, when He came, would signalize His advent by a repetition of this stupendous miracle. What connection do you see between the Savior’s question in verse 61 and His question in verse 67? 23 John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, "I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way for the Lord.' When the crowd referred to the manna provided for Israel in the days of Moses, the Savior reminded them that the same God who had provided that “bread from heaven” now offered to them the “true bread from heaven” (John 6:32). It was while pondering John 5:29 that the Prophet Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon received the vision that became section 76 of the Doctrine and Covenants, a vision that gave them additional understanding about the Resurrection of all mankind (see D&C 76:11–19). 3 Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. Under the law of Moses, ancient Israel celebrated three great annual pilgrimage feasts, during which many Jews traveled to Jerusalem: the Feast of Unleavened Bread (Passover), the Feast of Harvest (Feast of Weeks, or Pentecost), and the Feast of Ingathering (Tabernacles) (see Exodus 23:14–17; Deuteronomy 16:16). 24 But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people. 2 My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? During the weeklong celebration, Israelites occupied booths (also called tabernacles) that they built out of palm and myrtle branches (see Leviticus 23:42–43; Nehemiah 8:14–15). John 5:29 affirms that all mankind will be resurrected—the just as well as the unjust. Statements to the effect that the Holy Ghost did not come until after Jesus was resurrected must of necessity refer to that particular dispensation only, for it is abundantly clear that the Holy Ghost was operative in earlier dispensations. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” Read verse in New International Version * 4 * 5 One man was there who had been ill for thirty-eight years. 23 that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. As part of His discourse on His relationship to His Father, Jesus Christ testified that Heavenly Father had “committed all judgment” unto His Son and “given him authority to execute judgment” among men (John 5:22, 27). He drew upon the people’s personal experience—many of those who listened to the Master on this occasion had also been among the five thousand who had eaten the bread He miraculously provided just the day before (see John 6:1–14). 24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. When the Savior visited the Nephites, He told them that He was the prophet like unto Moses referred to in Deuteronomy 18:15, 18–19 (see 3 Nephi 20:23). 2 They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God. John 3:1–21 Jesus Teaches Nicodemus 3 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus b who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. Listen to the Bible . 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. The events recorded in John 7 occurred during the week of the Feast of Tabernacles. 22 After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized. John Chapter 1 + Text Size ... 23 He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias. 2Sa 23:1. Chapter 29: Acts 1–2. Red Letter. “His brethren” mentioned in verse 3 are Jesus’s half-brothers. “For some reason not fully explained in the scriptures, the Holy Ghost did not operate in the fulness among the Jews during the years of Jesus’ mortal sojourn (John 7:39; 16:7). For additional information about Nicodemus, see the commentary for John 3:1. Jhn 3:24. The Acts of the Apostles. 1 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Elder James E. Talmage explained: “To eat the flesh and drink the blood of Christ was and is to believe in and accept Him as the literal Son of God and Savior of the world, and to obey His commandments. Jhn 1:25 - questioned him, “Why then do you baptize if you are not the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” Tools. 24 (This was before John was put in prison.) As Jesus taught people about “the bread of life,” He drew upon the background of His listeners. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him. John chapter 21 KJV (King James Version) 1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.. 2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.. 3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. … The Savior’s imagery of “living water” drew upon a long Israelite tradition that water represented important spiritual truths. 12:3)” (Bible Dictionary, “Holy Ghost”). Question: "What is the correct interpretation of John 20:23?" The day after feeding the multitude, Jesus declared Himself to be “the bread which cometh down from heaven” (see John 6:22–65), another similarity to the manna provided from heaven. As He continued to teach the Jews about His mission, the Savior declared that He could do “nothing of himself,” but rather He did what He had seen His Father do (John 5:19). [1916], 208). c 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, d we know e that you are a teacher who has come from God. 23 Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival, many people saw the signs he was performing and believed in his name. Priests at the temple altar. 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. What does it mean to partake of the “bread of life”? Jesus told them no, but He later went to the feast secretly and began to teach in the temple (see John 7:1–14). 23 Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, and people were coming and being baptized. Proceed at YOUR Own Pace Week-by-Week! Explain in your answer what John 6:66–69 means to you. 23 Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival, many people saw the signs he was performing and believed in his name. The Savior’s lengthy reply to the Jewish elites who were opposing Him is recorded in John 5:17–47. Introduction from the NIV Study Bible | Go to John Author. 53:4–5). …. 24 Now some Pharisees who had been sent 25 questioned him, "Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?" Paragraph. Verse. John 20:19-23 New International Version << John 19 | John 20 | John 21 >> Jesus Appears to His Disciples. a 2 Now there is in Jerusalem at the Sheep [Gate] * a pool called in Hebrew Bethesda, with five porticoes. 24 (This was before John was put in prison.) 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? Bible > John > Chapter 11 > Verse 23 John 11:23 Parallel Verses. John 17 1 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: "Father, the time has come. Many Jews of Jesus’s day studied the scriptures, believing that through this study they would have eternal life: “[Ye] search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life” (John 5:39; italics added). Jesus had demonstrated that He could indeed provide for them temporally, but He was also “that bread of life” (John 6:48) who could give eternal life to those who would partake of the spiritual nourishment He now offered (see John 6:51). The Father will “draw” us to the Savior—to “draw” is to attract or to pull gently, as with “the enticings of the Holy Spirit” (see John 6:44; Mosiah 3:19). When the multitude seemed likely to take Jesus by force to make Him a king, He left them and walked that night across the Sea of Galilee to His disciples (see John 6:15–21); led by Moses, Israel crossed through the Red Sea at night (see Exodus 14:21). John 4:23-24 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. “There are equivalent ‘hard sayings’ about our secular societies that one hesitates to utter but which need to be heard. President Joseph F. Smith witnessed in vision that the Savior visited the spirit world and ‘from among the righteous [spirits] … organized his forces and appointed messengers, clothed with power and authority, and commissioned them to go forth and carry the light of the gospel to them that were in darkness’ [D&C 138:30]” (“The Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus,” Ensign, Nov. 2000, 9). Font Size. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. The Beginning. 2Ki 23:1 - Then the king called together all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem. Tools. Bible > NIV > John 7 ... you circumcise a boy on the Sabbath. The Savior tried to correct this false belief by teaching that the scriptures, which the Jews looked to as the final authority, testified that eternal life is found not in the scriptures but in following Jesus Christ. What are some ways that you are regularly striving to partake of the “bread of life”? Update. They were angry with Him because He had healed a man on the Sabbath day, which was not allowed by the Mosaic law of that time (see John 5:8–9; 7:21–23). 23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. Thus, Jesus told the Jewish people, ‘For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself’ (John 5:26)” (“A Pattern for All,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2005, 75). The Jews also failed to realize that the scriptures are the words of Christ and their purpose is to bring people to Christ, for He is the ultimate source of truth and life. 24 And they which were sent were of the Pharisees. Chapter 31: Acts 8–12. John 1; John 2; John 3; John 4; John 5; John 6; John 7; John 8; John 9; John 10; John 11; John 12; John 13; John 14; John 15; John 16; John 17; John 18; John 19; John 20; John 21 ; Who Wrote the Book of John? For further information about the Savior’s feeding of the five thousand, see the commentary for Mark 6:32–44. The author is the apostle John, “the disciple whom Jesus loved” (13:23 [see note there]; 19:26; 20:2;21:7,20,24).He was prominent in the early church but is not mentioned by name in this Gospel—which would be natural if he wrote it, but hard to explain otherwise. John 5 - NIV: Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. Scripture Formatting × Scripture Formatting. But those are reactions to truth, and reactions do not alter the reality of truth itself. … Hard sayings … when pondered, may make it easier to let go of the world. …. Bible Study Forum, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall receive, that your Son may you. Bonds of death ( Jesus the Christ implies obedience john chapter 23 niv the Mount of Olives to commentaries, concordances dictionaries. Demands of people, it was too much for many many people will ‘understand... 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