We live life in troubled times with troubled hearts. Who or what do we believe? The Greek word πιστεύω (pisteuo) is translated believe. It is not just an intellectual exercise. It is an entrusting of one’s self to a person or a cause. The gospel of John uses pisteuo 98 times! “These are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in His name." This fall may "your heart not be troubled. Believe!” πιστεύω #John #2025
What is something that you struggle to believe, try to ignore, or try change from God’s word?
Lord we live life in troubled times with troubled hearts. Who or what do we believe? You tell us clearly what to believe. You tell us, “These are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in His name." As we study the book of John, open our hearts and minds to believe. May we encourage one another to truly believe entrusting our lives to you and your will being done. May we strive to lead people to believe in you “the way, the truth, and the life.” Amen
This gospel account on the life Jesus was written by an eye witness, John the apostle.
READ: Genesis 1:1-5, 26, Colossians 1:13-17
How do these verses give clarity to who exactly John is talking about in 1:1-18?
Who else are we introduced to in John 1:1-18? Why? (1:6-9)
How did people respond to the Word? (1:9-13)
What are the benefits of responding to the Word? (1:9-13)
How does John 1:14-18 help clarify who the Word is?
Who is the light?