As such, it forms the climax of the entire story of the man born blind. The international bible lesson uniform sunday school series for sunday, march 18, 2012, is from john 2. John 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. However, it is the first epistle of john which discusses the nature of that life in greater detail e. These versebyverse commentaries are committed to the trustworthiness and authority of scripture, emphasizing the intent of the original inspired authors by means of their. Our goal is to empower gods people to interpret the bible for themselves. An exposition of 1 john 4721 71 seek unselfishly the true welfare of the one loved. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the new be series. The context chapter 11 told the story of the raising of lazarus 11. A small group of gentiles ask philip for an audience with jesus. These electronic texts of calvins commentaries were prepared through the labor of volunteers for the online bible project and the christian classics ethereal library in conjunction with the good folks at ages software. Even after jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him v.
He also addresses the role, person, and importance of the holy spirit. Four of these witnesses speak in the first chapter alone. In john 12 21 jesus draws his disciples aside to teach themand youwhat it means to follow him. The story of marys anointing stands in contrast to the idea of many christians today that what matters most is belief in jesus and by belief we mean conscious, doctrinal understanding of jesus. John summarizes the unbelief of jesus fellow jews in words that express how tragic and inexcusable is this rejection by his own 1. While this passage helps us appreciate the structure and emphases of john s gospel, excessive focus on those dimensions can actually threaten, at least on this sunday, to take our attention from jesus, mary, and the intensity of this particular episode.
Second john in its introduction to ii john, halleys handbook states. Then, six days before the passover, jesus came to bethany, where lazarus was who had been dead, whom he had raised from the dead. Home books the gospel of john commentary chapters 111 by chapter john 12. T he wiersbe bible commentaryhad a modest beginning in 1972 when victor books pub lished my commentary on 1 john and called it be real. John 12 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Subsequently, those who walk with jesus become more and more like the father. The gospel of john was designed to produce faith so that we might have life cf. Martha served, while lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Plummer notes, the love of christians to unbelievers is not expressly excluded, but it is not definitely before the apostles mind. John does not record one word of what they said, and the context distinctly suggests that jesus speaks before they ever say a word. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content.
Within the narrative world of johns gospel, this passage acquires a good deal of. Expository thoughts on the gospel of john with notes. John 12 commentary william barclays daily study bible. John shows us who jesus is by calling forth witnesses who will testify about the identity of jesus. The expanded bible and meyers new testament commentary state that these pilgrims. John begins by identifying his claims regarding who jesus is. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a to z of biblical information. This study will also teach you about his death, burial, and resurrection. Study the bible online using commentary on john 12 and more. John shows us who jesus is by allowing jesus to speak for himself in seven dramatic i am statements. Much work in programming and editing was done by skip gaede. This article also serves as the introduction and background material to our bible study series in the gospel of john.
Chapter 12 opened with the story of mary anointing jesus at. Mar 17, 20 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Instead, i hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy. John 12 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 12 in plain english. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a significant influence in my life and ministry.
The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a. Download pdf the macarthur bible commentary book full free. John quotes them here to explain the rejection of that teaching. John 12 niv jesus anointed at bethany six days bible. Five questions for discussion and thinking further follow the verse by verse international bible lessons commentary below. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. John 12 new international version niv jesus anointed at bethany. This commentary is so extensive that it occupies far more space than the expository thoughts, and is, i must honestly confess, the principal part of the work. Johns gospel free bible study notes, commentary, and comments. This is precisely what happened to a young man named john. Jesus answered, saying this phraseology intimates the suitableness of the following discourse to this particular occasion.
Read john 12 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that john composed this gospel. Verily, verily, i say unto you this is a certain truth in nature, christ was about to assert. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was.
He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in. David guzik commentary on john 12, where jesus has dinner at lazarus house and martha serves him while mary anoints his feet with oil. Study john 12 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Jesus advances toward the hour of death and glory 11. Therefore the sisters sent to him, saying, lord, behold, he whom you. We are a nonprofit bible study ministry dedicated to reaching the world for christ. The father heart of god is perfectly seen in the life and ministry of jesus christ. John 12 niv jesus anointed at bethany bible gateway. Now a certain man was sick, lazarus of bethany, the town of mary and her sister martha.
John 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. This catches the essence of what christian life and overcoming are all about. A commentary on the gospel of john with complete text from the jerusalem bible image books. J c ryles exposition on the gospel of john with notes. A verse by verse exegetical and inductive indepth bible study in john. Our lord might, perhaps, enlarge on some of these hints. A good question to ask, when beginning the study of a book in the bible, is what the content of the book adds to the understanding of gods revelation of himself. In the tyndale commentary on the letters of john, dr. It records the triumphal entry of jesus christ into jerusalem. John 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. It was that mary who anointed the lord with fragrant oil and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother lazarus was sick.
John 12 is the twelfth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. This is the only place in the gospel of john where anyone is said to have worshipped jesus using this term. Pdf the macarthur bible commentary download full pdf book. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. While this rejection was tragic and inexcusable, it was not completely surprising to those who. After jesus stay at cana, he returned to jerusalem where he performed more healings. But as many as received him as the true messiah, and according to the various offices and characters which he sustains. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the esv study bible, the interactive knowing the bible study series, the preaching the word commentary series, and more. John does not record one word of what they said, and the context distinctly suggests that jesus speaks before they ever say a. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download 1.
Ever wanted a good summary chapter of how god wants us to interact with people. That we might be sure to live the sort of life god offers through his son jesus christ, a careful study of first john is in order. In john 1221 jesus draws his disciples aside to teach themand youwhat it means to follow him. The macarthur bible commentary available for download and read online in other formats. John 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. Such love should characterize the mutual relations of believers. John 12 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Study guide for john 12 by david guzik blue letter bible. These words are quoted three times in the new testament. Study guide for john 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Henry alford greek testament critical exegetical commentary gospel of john.
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