Christianity is rooted in history, and backed by eyewitnesses.

In John 1, the author skips the greetings and goes straight to the heart of the matter: he and others saw, heard, and observed the Messiah. "The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us," he declared.

In today's study, we'll consider the historical facts that support our faith.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) Why did John refer to Jesus as 'the Word?'

B) In what way is Jesus also 'the light' that came into the world?

C) What are the implications of Christ's incarnation to you and I?

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt is the President of New Geneva Theological Seminary. Dr. Holt's sermons have reached over 1.9 million listeners on SermonAudio. He focuses on clear, verse-by-verse teaching that makes the Bible easy to understand.

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John came to prepare people to meet Jesus.

Specifically, he would 'make straight the way of the Lord,' as the prophet Isaiah had foretold.

However, the people wouldn't listen.

John would be a voice crying in the wilderness. He would be misunderstood, and eventually killed.

And the same would happen to the Messiah.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) Why was John 'baptizing' people? What kind of baptism was this?

B) Why did John say 'behold the Lamb' when he saw Jesus approach?

C) What's the difference between 'appeasement' and 'atonement?'

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt is the President of New Geneva Theological Seminary. Dr. Holt's sermons have reached over 1.9 million listeners on SermonAudio. He focuses on clear, verse-by-verse teaching that makes the Bible easy to understand.

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In John 2, Jesus attended a wedding.

And at this wedding He performed His first recorded miracle (turning water into wine).

So, what was this miracle really about?

As we'll see, it pointed forward to the cross - even if no one knew it at the time.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) Why did Jesus tell Mary that His 'hour had not come?'

B) In what way(s) did this miracle point forward to Calvary?

C) How is John 2 a bookend with John 19?

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt is the President of New Geneva Theological Seminary. Dr. Holt's sermons have reached over 1.9 million listeners on SermonAudio. He focuses on clear, verse-by-verse teaching that makes the Bible easy to understand.

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But to Jesus, this was serious business.

If God's people are to be saved, we must first be 'born again.'

So what does that term mean? And how does it happen?

In today's study, we'll dive into the critical topic of regeneration.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) Who was Nicodemus, and why did he go to Jesus?

B) Why did Jesus say Nicodemus must be 'born again?'

C) What are the implications for the rest of us?

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt is the President of New Geneva Theological Seminary. Dr. Holt's sermons have reached over 1.9 million listeners on SermonAudio. He focuses on clear, verse-by-verse teaching that makes the Bible easy to understand.

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Jews and Samaritans were NOT supposed to interact.

Their mutual hatred went back generations.

And yet, here Jesus was, not only talking with this woman in John 4 - but asking her for water.

What was this encounter all about?

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What was the history of the Samaritans? Who were they?

B) What had the woman done to be ostracized by her own people?

C) What did Jesus tell the woman - and why was it so encouraging?

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt is the President of New Geneva Theological Seminary. Dr. Holt's sermons have reached over 1.9 million listeners on SermonAudio. He focuses on clear, verse-by-verse teaching that makes the Bible easy to understand.

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That was Christ's question of the sick man.

It is also Christ's question of you. Do you want to be made well?

And what do you want to be made well from?

This will be the focus of today's sermon from John 5.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What was Christ's objective?

B) Why did He enter the 'Sheep Gate?'

C) Who did He seek out, and why?

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Thousands had followed Jesus out of desperation. They were sick, hurting, and now starving.

And as Jesus looked out at the crowds, He had compassion.

In today's study, we'll see how He responded.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) Why did the people follow Jesus?

B) Why didn't they bring food?

C) What sign did Jesus perform, and why?

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At the start of John 6, thousands pursued Jesus. By the end, few remained.

What happened to the rest?

The short answer: they heard Jesus talk, and they didn't like what He said.

They could not accept His difficult teachings, and so they left.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What drew people to Jesus initially?

B) What caused His disciples to remain?

C) What does this say about us?

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As the woman stood before Jesus, no one defended her actions - not even her. She was guilty.

So what would Jesus do?

That's what they all wondered.

The Pharisees had set this whole encounter up to trap Jesus.

How would He deal with her sin and her guilt?

Would He condemn her and risk the wrath of Rome?

Would He free her and reject the law's demands?

They were not ready for His answer.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What is the 'divine dilemma?'

B) What was the trap set in John 8?

C) How can a holy God forgive sinners?

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt is the President of New Geneva Theological Seminary. Dr. Holt's sermons have reached over 1.9 million listeners on SermonAudio. He focuses on clear, verse-by-verse teaching that makes the Bible easy to understand.

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He doesn't run when the wolves come.

In John 10, Jesus faced all sorts of 'wolves.'

From Pharisees, to Romans, to the Devil himself, Jesus was always in grave danger.

But so were His sheep!

And so, instead of running, Jesus faced the evils of this world on their behalf. Then, He drank down the cup of God's wrath on Calvary. Truly, there has never been a Shepherd like Jesus of Nazareth - the One who gave His life to save His flock.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What two jobs do shepherds have?

B) Why did Jesus refer to 'sheep not of this fold?'

C) What are the implications of being a 'sheep?'

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt is the President of New Geneva Theological Seminary. Dr. Holt's sermons have reached over 1.9 million listeners on SermonAudio. He focuses on clear, verse-by-verse teaching that makes the Bible easy to understand.

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That's what the people were thinking.

Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick, and rather than go to him, He let him die.

But that's not what happened, was it?

Instead, Jesus allowed a difficult situation in order to bring about a miraculous outcome.

We will consider that outcome in today's study of John 11.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) Why did Jesus wait so long to go to Lazarus?

B) Where is Jesus when His people need Him?

C) How does God bring good out of evil?

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For example, some people pursued Christ with good, positive intentions.

But others (like Judas Iscariot) had selfish or wicked motives.

What are your own motives in coming to Christ?

Is it for His glory and interests, or for yours?

That will be the focus of today's study in John 12.

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While others shouted 'hosanna,' Jesus wept.

But why?

Because He knew something the others did not.

In today's study, we'll consider what that was.

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Did the people listen and obey?

No. They dismissed it as mere 'thunder.'

Many say they're waiting for proof of God and His plan, asking for a clearer revelation from on high.

Yet when He answers, guess what? They ignore Him.

What about you?

This will be the focus of today's study in John 12.

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt is the President of New Geneva Theological Seminary. Dr. Holt's sermons have reached over 1.9 million listeners on SermonAudio. He focuses on clear, verse-by-verse teaching that makes the Bible easy to understand.

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In John 13, the Creator washed the feet of people that He created.

And moments later, one went out to betray Him.

The Last Supper was filled with several shocking moments like these.

We'll consider two of them in today's study of John 13:1-17.

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Huddled in the Upper Room, Jesus had talked about His coming death, the presence of a betrayer, and of the dark days to follow.

The men were shaken.

But, sensing their anxiety, Jesus gathered them close, saying "let

not your heart be troubled." Dark days would soon give way to hope and

victory.

If your heart is troubled today, then be encouraged by this study of John 14.

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In John 14, Jesus promised that the 'Holy Spirit' would appear after His departure.

"I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He

may abide with you forever — the Spirit of truth." - John 14:16

Jesus also said that this 'Spirit' would be of great blessing to His disciples.

So, what kind of blessing would that be?

That will be the focus of today's study in John 14.

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If that branch is on the ground, it's dead.

A severed branch bears no fruit.

However, if that same branch is connected to a tree or vine, it's alive.

In John 15, Jesus says that the same is true of us.

Specifically, He tells us to 'abide' in Him (as a branch on a vine).

But what does the word 'abide' really mean?

That will be the focus of today's study.

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But they're wrong.

The world is filled with light and shadow; good and evil, angels and demons.

The world is not neutral. It is spiritually polarized.

And that's just what Jesus told His disciples in John 15.

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It wasn't even close.

Herod, Pilate, the devil, and all the Pharisees could not stop Christ's victory.

They didn't even delay it.

In John 16, Jesus said He had overcome the world - but what does that mean for you and I as believers?

That will be the focus of today's study.

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You have a divine 'intercessor.'

And when life gets hard, the Son pleads your case to His Father.

But what does He say? What does He ask for?

That will be the focus of today's study in John 17.

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt is the President of New Geneva Theological Seminary. Dr. Holt's sermons have reached over 1.9 million listeners on SermonAudio. He focuses on clear, verse-by-verse teaching that makes the Bible easy to understand.

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The men who sought Jesus were heavily armed!

That's what rebels do - they arm themselves for battle.

Meanwhile, Jesus waited patiently.

In a sense, the events of John 18 are a microcosm of mankind's history.

Specifically, our history of rebellion against a loving and patient God.

We'll consider that rebellion (and Christ's response) in today's study of John 18.

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Peter said that he'd die for Jesus.

But on the night of Christ's betrayal, Peter denied Him three times.

So, what do we make of Peter's failure?

What do we make of his weakness?

And how did Christ respond?

That will be the focus of today's study in John 18.

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt is the President of New Geneva Theological Seminary. Dr. Holt's sermons have reached over 1.9 million listeners on SermonAudio. He focuses on clear, verse-by-verse teaching that makes the Bible easy to understand.

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That was Pilate's question.

It was a great question - however, he didn't wait for an answer.

Pontius Pilate asked Jesus a number of things in John 18.

And each time, he was befuddled by Christ's responses.

We will consider their unique conversation in today's study.

Questions We'll Address:

A) Who was Pilate, and what was his background?

B) Why did the Jewish leaders take Jesus to Pilate?

C) Why did the people demand the release of Barabbas?

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt is the President of New Geneva Theological Seminary. Dr. Holt's sermons have reached over 1.9 million listeners on SermonAudio. He focuses on clear, verse-by-verse teaching that makes the Bible easy to understand.

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Three simple words - three words, on which your fate rests.

On Calvary, Jesus completed the work that He was sent to do.

What was that work? And what does it mean for you?

That will be the focus of today's study from John 19.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) Did Jesus really have to die? And if so, why?

B) What did Christ's death actually accomplish?

C) What prophesies were fulfilled on the cross?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby Holt

Just three words - yet, the most significant ever spoken.

On Calvary, Jesus declared 'it is finished.'

The question for us is: what was He referring to?

What was 'finished,' and what value does it have for us?

That will be the focus of today's study in John 19.

Other Questions That We'll Answer:

A) Why did Jesus have to die? Was it really necessary?

B) Why did the sky grow dark, and why was the temple veiled ripped?

C) What proofs are there of the crucifixion and resurrection?

In John 19, Jesus died. But He didn't stay dead.

In John 20, He rose from the tomb (just as He said He would)!

And in doing so, He made possible our own resurrection.

That will be the focus of today's study in the Gospel of John.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What are the proofs / evidences of the resurrection?

B) Why were two angels sitting on either side of the grave slab?

C) What did Jesus say to Mary Magdalene at this time?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt

In John 19, Jesus died. In John 20, He was resurrected.

And after that, He appeared to His apostles in the Upper Room.

However, one was missing. And he didn't believe the other ten.

The 'doubts' of Thomas will be the focus of today's study.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What are the proofs of Christ's resurrection?

B) What else do we know about 'Doubting Thomas?'

C) What does this text teach us about 'faith?'

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt

Three.

How many times did Jesus ask Peter if he 'loved' Him?

Three.

In today's study of John 21, we'll see the forgiveness of Christ, and the commissioning of Peter.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What caused Peter to recognize Jesus on the beach?

B) What did Jesus mean by 'feed My sheep?'

C) How does this passage apply to our own lives and leadership?

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt

He would leave.

In due time, He would come back.

But for what purpose? And at what point?

That will be the focus of today's study.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) Why did Jesus suggest that John would remain til He returned?

B) What happened in 70AD, and what does it have to do with this passage?

C) How does John's gospel wrap up? What is John's 'epilogue?'

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt