Verse of the Day 5/10

Verse of the Day 5/10

John 20:30-31   Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples that are not written in this book. 31 But 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible

If you are following a read through the New Testament plan as I am, you may very likely be heading into the Gospel of John.  If someone asks me where to begin in reading the Bible, this book is where I will most often send them.  Today's verses provide some of the reasons for doing so.  The book refers back to the prophets that point to Jesus as the Messiah and give plenty of examples of why they should believe in His name and have the opportunity to receive eternal life.

One of the primary themes of the book is life.  We read of eternal life; abundant life; Jesus being the bread of life, the water of life and the light of life.

It points how we may be born again and have salvation in His name.  The book chronicles the miracles and signs that Jesus performed that showed that He had the power of God over nature, illness and ultimately death in His raising of Lazarus.

I this book we have the seven "I Am" statements, "I am the bread of life"; I am the light of the world; the gate for the sheep; the good shepherd; the resurrection and the life; the way the truth and the life; and the true vine.

If you haven't been reading in God's Word daily.  Perhaps this would be a good point to begin even if we are heading towards the middle of the year.  This book was written so that "you may believe Jesus is the Messiah."  If you haven't already received Him, my you turn to Him and have "life in His name."

Blessings, 

Mike 

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John 20:26-31

26 After eight days His disciples were indoors again, and Thomas was with them. Even though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them. He said, "Peace to you!"

27 Then He said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and observe My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Don't be an unbeliever, but a believer."

28 Thomas responded to Him, "My Lord and my God!"

29 Jesus said, "Because you have seen Me, you have believed. Those who believe without seeing are blessed."

30 Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples that are not written in this book. 31 But 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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible