John 8 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of john chapter 8 in plain english. John 8 is the eighth chapter in the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Study the bible online using commentary on john 8 and more. The question, then, is whether we should regard this story as canonical. Most reckon the seven signs in the gospel of john as. Now as he sowed, some fell on the edge of the path and was trampled on. John part 1 10 lessons covering john 16 with lesson six a study on being born again and lesson ten a topical study on jesus disciples.
Oh wretched man that i am who shall deliver me from this state,we have not got to the promise land just yet we are in the. They made her stand in front of them 4 and said to jesus, 5 teacher, this woman was caught in the. Also describe the appropriateness of stoning the woman as provided by the pharisees in the gospel of john chapter 8. Welcomed as a childthe plan of redemption is not merely a way of escape from the penalty of transgression, but through it the sinner is forgiven his sins, and will be finally received into heavennot as a forgiven culprit pardoned and released from captivity, yet looked upon with suspicion and not admitted to friendship.
Others will put it in parentheses and others wont even mention it. John 8 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The ancient greek phrase is ego emi, which was the same term used in the greek translation of the old testament in jesus day to describe the voice from the burning bush. Describe how each passage might have applied to the situation presented to jesus.
The quiz below will test just how much you understood the chapter. Includes topical study on the feasts lessons 24 and. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Gospel lesson comes toward the end of the book of signs, and serves as a transition into the book of glory chapters 20, socalled because it records jesus death, burial, and resurrectionjesus glorification. John chapter 8 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesusverse 1.
The word of god is precious and far beyond human wisdom isa. We are looking at john chapter eight tonight and we are going to make. That it was the lord who was seen by abraham, he himself teaches in john 8. He delivers a second discourse, in which he convicts them of sin, and foretells their dying in it, because of their unbelief, john 8. Dispensational premillennialists believe the church is raptured after chapter three. It should be noted that many jews believed in jesus and became disciples so it is best to translated, or paraphrase it as certain rogues among the jews. We ask that we would be people who apply the word and not merely hear it and also live and listen with a view to applying it and understanding it. All the people came to him, and he sat down and began to teach 2 them. The reflection on chapter 8 of the gospel of john continues today. This chapter passes from lightning flash to lightning flash of astonishment. Lord, we thank you for our time to study together and to think and reflect on the marvelous and timeless truths of your word. Christs evading the snare which the jews laid for him, in bringing to him a woman taken in adultery.
This is the third time in this chapter jesus uses the phrase i am john 8. Early in the morning he was again in the temple precincts, and all the people came to him. The return of the people to the inert quiet and security of their dwellings john 7. Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. In the days of the old testament, people who were committing adultery were punished by stoning to death. Jesus went unto the mount of olivesthis should have formed the last verse of the foregoing chapter. David guzik commentary on john 8, where jesus ministers to a woman is caught in. Of course, and better than any earthly parent, he is always there to welcome us when we return. This is another allusion to what we see in the book of revelation. It is the story of woman who was either married or was with a married man and the angry mob wanting to stone her in the name of moses. In answer he refers to his own death and resurrection, 1922. In the form of concentric circles, john deepens the mystery of god which envelopes the.
Jesus shows the vanity of their pretensions, and the wickedness of their hearts, john 8. Commentaries for john chapter 8 jesus reveals himself as the light of the world. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. All the people came to him, and he sat down and began to teach them. As was normal, there were great numbers of people gathered in jerusalem to celebrate the passover and many were wondering, as they had before, if jesus would attend the feast. So, john presents a different perspective, with a greater emphasis on meaning. So, whenever you open the sacred word, also open your heart to god in prayer, allowing the words of this commentary to direct your thoughts to the scriptures and to the one they tell us about. Welcomed as a childthe plan of redemption is not merely a way of escape from the penalty of transgression, but through it the sinner is forgiven his sins, and will be finally received into heavennot as a forgiven culprit pardoned and released from captivity, yet looked upon with suspicion and not admitted to. Jun 20, 2019 in the days of the old testament, people who were committing adultery were punished by stoning to death. The mystery of the jews in john chapter 8 the phrase the jews appears many times in the johannine text, something that distinguishes the gospel of john from the synoptic gospels. Conflict and controversy chapters 510 5 c jesus teaches openly in the presence of his opponents in jerusalem 7. Early in the morning he came to the temple courts again. View john 8 in the note window he pharisees and the adulteress.
For more insight on the effects of continuing in sin, see the commentary for 1 john 3. Those are selfcondemned who judge others, and yet do the same thing. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. Precept upon precept precept ministries international inductive study. Chapters 810 of john present a period in the saviors ministry when opposition. We are looking at john chapter eight tonight and we are going to make some comments about the initial portion of it, which, as you may know, is a disputed text because in john 7. I do nothing on my own but say only what the father taught me. It continues the account of jesus debate with the pharisees after the feast of tabernacles, which began in the previous chapter in verse 12, jesus describes himself as the light of the world and verse 32 contains the wellknown teaching ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus.
The experts in the law and the pharisees brought a woman who had been caught committing adultery. Christ neither found fault with the law, nor excused the prisoners guilt. It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the. John 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The jews require a miracle, as a proof that he had authority to do these things, 18. Most scholars agree that the story is not johannine in its origins and that it was added later. Jesus has dramatically called people to come to him for gods living water 7. Aug 29, 20 21 videos play all gospel of john chapter by chapter 21 videos luwalaga j. There is the case of the woman taken in adultery john 7. It continues the account of jesus debate with the pharisees after the feast of tabernacles, which began in the previous chapter. Jesus declares himself the light of the world, john 8. The mount of olives is about a mile long and was right next to the city of jerusalem.
Dec 04, 2019 this is another allusion to what we see in the book of revelation. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Gospel of john chapter 8 free online bible study lessons. Next chapter of john the book of john, chapter 8 we hope that you find the content of the book of john, chapter 8 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. But though he came by night, jesus bid him welcome, and hereby taught us to encourage good beginnings, although weak. John went up into the presence of god by way of a vision and based on everything thats implied here throughout, we must conclude that the people the church, does not. In chapter 8 of the gospel of john, we got to see how jesus deals with the religious leaders when they try to trick him at the temple. The lord himself was indeed seen amongst the ancients, for he says to the jews, your father, abraham, was glad to see my day, and he saw, and rejoiced. Lesson 1 of each part can be downloaded below as pdf. Bible quiz questions 2014 learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. When religion is out of fashion, there are many nicodemites. Beware of deceivers 7 for many deceivers have gone out into the world, refusing to confess the coming of jesus christ in the flesh. This section of the text deals with jesus claim to be the light of the world and the.
Cana of galilee this was a small city in the tribe of asher, joshua 19. John 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Daily study questions for the gospel of john chapter 8 day one. Tasker described what it means to abide in his word. John 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The miracle at cana in galilee, where our lord changed water into wine, 111.
Many believe on him while at the feast of the passover, to whom. But he has promised the holy spirit to help us understand john 16. As a matter of the original text, this is a section john 7. John chapter 8 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Abraham had welcomed gods representatives who visited him with. Verses 111 though christ was basely abused in the foregoing chapter, both by the. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more.
The elder, to the lady chosen by god and to her children, whom i love in the truthand not i only, but also all who know the truth because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever. There is a controversy concerning this storywhether it was part of the gospel of john from the beginning. The jews again cavil, and plead the nobility and advantages of their birth, john 8. They blaspheme, and christ convicts and reproves them, and asserts his divine nature, john 8. He purges the temple at the feast of the passover, 17. This is part 10 in a 23part study on the book of john. Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. Divers discourses or conferences of his with the jews that cavilled at him, and sought occasion against him, and made every thing he said a matter of controversy. John 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the.
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