John Explained: A Bible Study

<p>What does it mean to be "born again"? In John 3:1-17, a respected leader named Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night and hears puzzling words: "You must be born again." Dr. Toby Holt explains the new birth — and why we...

<p>What is the “living water” Jesus offers? In John 4:1-26, Jesus crosses deep social barriers to meet a Samaritan woman at a well — and offers her “living water.” In this study, Dr. Toby Holt shows how Jesus seeks and...

<p>Can doing good ever break the Sabbath? In John 5:1-18, Jesus heals a man unable to walk for thirty-eight years — and the leaders are furious, because He did it on the Sabbath. Dr. Toby Holt contrasts Christ's mercy...

<p>Did the crowd want Jesus, or just His bread?</p><p>In John 6:1-15, Jesus feeds thousands from a boy's lunch of five loaves and two fish. Dr. Toby Holt shows the miracle is a sign — and a test of what the crowd really...

<p>Why did so many walk away from Jesus?</p><p>In John 6:60-71, a large crowd that had eagerly followed Jesus suddenly turns and leaves. Dr. Toby Holt examines the hard teaching that thinned the crowd to a faithful...

<p>How can a holy God forgive the guilty? In John 8:1-11, religious leaders drag a guilty woman before Jesus and demand she be stoned — hoping to trap Him. Dr. Toby Holt shows how Jesus answers, and how the gospel...

<p>What makes Jesus the Good Shepherd? In John 10:1-21, Jesus calls Himself "the good shepherd" who lays down His life for the sheep — spoken, surprisingly, in the middle of conflict. Dr. Toby Holt unpacks this beloved...

<p>Why does God wait when we're hurting? In John 11:1-27, Jesus deliberately waits two more days before going to His dying friend Lazarus — arriving after Lazarus is in the tomb. Dr. Toby Holt asks why God sometimes...

<p>Why do people really come to Jesus? In John 12:1-11, two people sit at the same table with very different hearts: Mary, who pours out her treasure on Jesus, and Judas, who only wants to use Him. Dr. Toby Holt...

<p>What does “Hosanna” really mean?</p><p>In John 12:12-19, crowds wave palm branches and shout “Hosanna!” as Jesus enters Jerusalem. In this study, Dr. Toby Holt explains what they were really asking for — and how they...

<p>What does John 12:27-36 teach us in The Voice from Heaven?</p><p>In this expository sermon on John 12:27-36, Dr. Toby Holt of New Geneva Theological Seminary teaches that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation...

<p>Why did Jesus wash His disciples' feet?</p><p>In John 13:1-17, the Lord of all kneels down to wash the dirty feet of His disciples. Dr. Toby Holt explains the stunning humility — and deeper meaning — of that...

<p>Where do you turn when your heart is troubled?</p><p>In John 14:1-6, with the cross just hours away, Jesus comforts His fearful disciples. Dr. Toby Holt opens some of the most reassuring words in all of...

<p>Who is the Holy Spirit? In John 14:15-26, Jesus promises His followers "another Helper" who will be with them forever. Dr. Toby Holt explains who the Holy Spirit is and what He does in every believer. The Spirit is...

<p>What does it mean to "abide" in Christ?</p><p>In John 15:1-8, Jesus calls Himself the true vine and His followers the branches. Dr. Toby Holt explains what it means to "abide" in Christ — and why it is a matter of...