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This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God. 
 
Jesus is equal with God! 
 
This video is a Bible Study of John 5:18-29 (ESV) with commentary covering sections titled, "Jesus is Equal with God" and "The Authority of the Son." 
 
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This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God.

Jesus is equal with God! 

This video is a Bible Study of John 5:18-29 (ESV) with commentary covering sections titled, "Jesus is Equal with God" and "The Authority of the Son." 

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Jesus Is Equal with God (John 5:18-29) | Bible Study | Panem Project

Bible study of John 4:39​-54 with the Life Application Study Bible in the New Living Translation (NLT). 
 
4:39 The Samaritan woman immediately shared her experience with others. Despite her reputation, many took her invitation and came out to meet Jesus. Perhaps there are sins in our past of which we're ashamed. But Christ changes us. As people see these changes, they become curious. Use these opportunities to introduce them to Christ. 
 
4:46-49 The government official was probably an officer in Herod's service. He had walked 20 miles to see Jesus and addressed him as "Lord," putting himself under Jesus even though he had legal authority over Jesus. 
 
4:48 This miracle was more than a favor to one official; it was a sign to all the people. John's Gospel was written to all humankind to urge faith in Christ. Here government official had faith that Jesus could do what he claimed. The official believed; then he saw a miraculous sign. 
 
4:50 This government official not only believed Jesus could heal; he also obeyed Jesus by returning home, thus demonstrating his faith. It isn't enough for us to say we believe that Jesus can take care of our problems. We need to act as if he can. When you pray about a need or problem, live as though you believe Jesus can do what he says. 
 
4:51 Jesus' miracles were not mere illusions. Although the official's son was 20 miles away, he was healed when Jesus spoke the word. Distance was no problem because Christ has mastery over space. We can never put so much space between ourselves and Christ that he can no longer help us. 
 
4:53 Notice how the official's faith grew. First, he believed enough to ask Jesus to help his son. Second, he believed Jesus' assurance that his son would live, and he acted on it. Third, he and his whole house believed in Jesus. Faith is a gift that grows as we use it. 
 
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Bible study of John 4:39​-54 with the Life Application Study Bible in the New Living Translation (NLT).

4:39 The Samaritan woman immediately shared her experience with others. Despite her reputation, many took her invitation and came out to meet Jesus. Perhaps there are sins in our past of which we're ashamed. But Christ changes us. As people see these changes, they become curious. Use these opportunities to introduce them to Christ.

4:46-49 The government official was probably an officer in Herod's service. He had walked 20 miles to see Jesus and addressed him as "Lord," putting himself under Jesus even though he had legal authority over Jesus.

4:48 This miracle was more than a favor to one official; it was a sign to all the people. John's Gospel was written to all humankind to urge faith in Christ. Here government official had faith that Jesus could do what he claimed. The official believed; then he saw a miraculous sign.

4:50 This government official not only believed Jesus coul

Jesus Heals an Official's Son (John 4:39-54) | Bible Study | Panem Project

Bible study of John 4:27​-38 with the Life Application Study Bible in the New Living Translation (NLT). 
 
4:34 The "nourishment" about which Jesus was speaking was his spiritual nourishment. It includes more than Bible study, prayer, and attending church. Spiritual nourishment also comes from doing God's will and helping to bring his work of salvation to completion. We are nourished not only by what we take in, but also by what we give out for God. In 17:4, Jesus refers to completing God's work on earth. 
 
4:35 Sometimes Christians excuse themselves from witnessing by saying that their family or friends aren't ready to believe. Jesus, however, makes it clear that around us a continual harvest waits to be reaped. Don't let Jesus find you making excuses. Look around. You will find people ready to hear God's Word. 
 
4:36-38 The wages Jesus offers are the joy of working for him and seeing the harvest of believers. These wages come to planter and harvester alike because both find joy in seeing new believers come into Christ's Kingdom. The phrase "others had already done the work" (4:38) may refer to the Old Testament prophets and to John the Baptist, who paved the way for the Good News. 
 
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Bible study of John 4:27​-38 with the Life Application Study Bible in the New Living Translation (NLT).

4:34 The "nourishment" about which Jesus was speaking was his spiritual nourishment. It includes more than Bible study, prayer, and attending church. Spiritual nourishment also comes from doing God's will and helping to bring his work of salvation to completion. We are nourished not only by what we take in, but also by what we give out for God. In 17:4, Jesus refers to completing God's work on earth.

4:35 Sometimes Christians excuse themselves from witnessing by saying that their family or friends aren't ready to believe. Jesus, however, makes it clear that around us a continual harvest waits to be reaped. Don't let Jesus find you making excuses. Look around. You will find people ready to hear God's Word.

4:36-38 The wages Jesus offers are the joy of working for him and seeing the harvest of believers. These wages come to planter and harvester alike because both find joy in seeing

The Disciples Rejoin Jesus (John 4:27-38) | Bible Study | Panem Project

Bible study of John 3:1-21 with the Life Application Study Bible in the New Living Translation (NLT). 
 
3:8 Jesus explained that we cannot control the work of the Holy Spirit. He works in ways we cannot predict or understand. Just as you did not control your physical birth, so you cannot control your spiritual birth, It is a gift from God through the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:16: 1 Corinthians 2:10-12; 1 Thessalonians 1:5-6). 
3:10, 11 This Jewish teacher of the Bible knew the Old Testament thoroughly, but he didn't understand what it said about the Messiah. Knowledge is not salvation. You should know the Bible, but even more important, you should understand the God whom the Bible reveals and the salvation that God offers. 
3:14, 15 When the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness, God sent a plague of snakes to punish the people for their rebellious attitudes. Those doomed to die from snakebite could be healed by obeying God's command to look up at the elevated bronze snake and by believing that God would heal them if they did (see Numbers 21:8, 9). Similarly, our salvation happens when we look up to Jesus, believing He will save us. God has provided this way for us to be healed of sin's deadly bite. 
3:16 The message of the Good News comes to a focus in this verse. God's love is not static or self-centered: it reaches out and draws others in. Here God sets the pattern of true love, the basis for all love relationships—when you love someone dearly you are willing to give freely to the point of self-sacrifice. God paid dearly with the life of his Son, the highest price he could pay. Jesus accepted our punishment, paid the price for our sins, and then offered us the new life that he had bought for us. When we share the Good News with others, our love must be like Jesus'—willingly giving up our own comfort and security so that others might join us in receiving God's love. 
3:16 Some people are repulsed by the idea ot eternal life because their lives are miserable. But eternal life is not an extension of a person's miserable, mortal life: eternal life is God's life embodied in Christ given to all believers now as a guarantee that they will forever. In eternal life there is no death, sickness, enemy, evil, or sin. When we don't know Christ, we make choices as though this life is all we have. In reality, this life is just the introduction to eternity. Receive this new life by faith and begin to evaluate all that happens from an eternal perspective. 
3:16 To "believe" is more than intellectual agreement that Jesus is God. It means to put our trust and confidence in him that he alone can save us. It is to put Christ in charge of our present plans and eternal destiny. Believing is both trusting his words as reliable, and relying on him for the power to change. If you have never trusted Christ, let this promise of everlasting life be yours—and believe. 
3:18 People often try to protect themselves from their fears by putting their faith in something they do or have: good deeds, skill or intelligence, money or possessions. But only God can save us from the one thing that we really need to fear—eternal condemnation. We believe in God by recognizing the insufficiency of our own efforts to find salvation and by asking him to do his work in us. When Jesus talks about unbelievers, he means those who reject or ignore him completely, not those who have momentary doubts. 
3:19-21 Many people don't want their lives exposed to God's light because they are afraid of what will be revealed. They don't want to be changed. Don't be surprised when these same people are threatened by your desire to obey God and do what is right, because they are afraid that the light in you may expose some of the darkness in their lives. Rather than giving in to discouragement, keep praying that they will come to see how much better it is to live in light than in darkness. 
 
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Bible study of John 3:1-21 with the Life Application Study Bible in the New Living Translation (NLT).

3:8 Jesus explained that we cannot control the work of the Holy Spirit. He works in ways we cannot predict or understand. Just as you did not control your physical birth, so you cannot control your spiritual birth, It is a gift from God through the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:16: 1 Corinthians 2:10-12; 1 Thessalonians 1:5-6). 
3:10, 11 This Jewish teacher of the Bible knew the Old Testament thoroughly, but he didn't understand what it said about the Messiah. Knowledge is not salvation. You should know the Bible, but even more important, you should understand the God whom the Bible reveals and the salvation that God offers.
3:14, 15 When the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness, God sent a plague of snakes to punish the people for their rebellious attitudes. Those doomed to die from snakebite could be healed by obeying God's command to look up at the elevated bronze snake and by belie

For God So Loved The World (John 3:1-21) | Bible Study | Panem Project

Bible Study of the book of John covering the miracle Jesus performed in turning water into wine. In our last video, we looked at the end of John, chapter 1, where John the Baptist declares Jesus as the Messiah and the first disciples follow Jesus. In this video, we begin John 2:1-12, section titled, Jesus Turns Water into Wine. 
 
Jesus was on a mission to save the world, the greatest mission in the history of the world. Yet he took time to attend a wedding and take part in its festivities. We may be tempted to think that we should not take time out of our work for social occasions. But maybe these social occasions are part of our mission. Jesus valued these wedding festivities because they involved people, and Jesus came to be with people. Our mission can often be accomplished in joyous times of celebration with others. Bring balance to your life by bringing Jesus into times of pleasure as well as times of work. 
 
Weddings in Jesus’ day were week-long festivals. Banquets would be prepared for many guests, and the week would be spent celebrating the new life of the married couple. Often the whole town was invited, and everybody would attend – it was considered an insult to refuse an invitation to a wedding. To accommodate many people, careful planning was needed. And the groom had the financial responsibility. To run out of wine was more than embarrassing; it broke the strong unwritten laws of hospitality. Because of a lack of water purification process, during ancient times, wine was typically diluted with water which was safer to drink than having water alone. So running out of wine may have even opened up the groom to a potential lawsuit from the relatives of the bride. Jesus was about to respond to a genuine need. 
 
In verse 4, Mary was probably not asking Jesus to do a miracle; she was simply hoping that her son would help solve this major problem and find some wine. Tradition says that Joseph, Mary’s husband, was dead, so she probably was used to asking for her son’s help in certain situations. Jesus’ answer to Mary is difficult to understand, but maybe that’s the point. Although Mary did not understand what Jesus was going to do, she trusted him to do what was right. Those who believe in Jesus but run into situations they can’t understand must continue to trust that he will work in the best way. 
 
Mary submitted to Jesus’ way of doing things. She recognized that Jesus was more than her human son – he was the Son of God. When we bring our problems to Christ, we may think we know how he should take care of them. But he may have a completely different plan. Like Mary, we should submit and allow him to deal with the problem as he sees best. 
People look everywhere but to God for excitement and meaning. For some reason, they expect God to be dull and lifeless. Just as the wine Jesus made was the best, so life in him is better than life on our own. 
 
When the disciples saw Jesus’ miracle, they believed. The miracle showed his power over nature and revealed the way he would go about his ministry – helping others, speaking with authority, and being in personal touch with people. 
 
Miracles are not merely extraordinary events, but events that demonstrate God’s power. Almost every miracle Jesus did was a renewal of fallen creation – restoring sight, making the lame walk, even restoring life to the dead. Believe in Christ not because he is a superman but because he is the God who continues his creation, even when we are poor, weak, crippled, orphaned, blind, deaf, etc. 
 
In the last verse, Jesus went to Capernaum after the wedding. Capernaum became Jesus’ home base during his ministry in Galilee. It was located on a major trade route and was an important city in the region, with a Roman garrison and customs station there. At Capernaum, Matthew was called to be a disciple. The city was also the home of several other disciples and a high-ranking government official. It had at least one major synagogue. Although Jesus made this city his base of operations in Galilee, he condemned it for the people’s unbelief. With verse 12, the chapter transitions with Jesus’ movement from Cana in Galilee to Capernaum and eventual arrival at Jerusalem for the Passover celebration. 
 
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Bible Study of the book of John covering the miracle Jesus performed in turning water into wine. In our last video, we looked at the end of John, chapter 1, where John the Baptist declares Jesus as the Messiah and the first disciples follow Jesus. In this video, we begin John 2:1-12, section titled, Jesus Turns Water into Wine.

Jesus was on a mission to save the world, the greatest mission in the history of the world. Yet he took time to attend a wedding and take part in its festivities. We may be tempted to think that we should not take time out of our work for social occasions. But maybe these social occasions are part of our mission. Jesus valued these wedding festivities because they involved people, and Jesus came to be with people. Our mission can often be accomplished in joyous times of celebration with others. Bring balance to your life by bringing Jesus into times of pleasure as well as times of work.

Weddings in Jesus’ day were week-long festivals. Banquets would be prepare

Jesus Turns Water Into Wine (John 2:1-12) | Bible Study | Panem Project

In this video, we continue our Bible Study of the book of John. In our last video, we looked at John, chapter 1, verses 19-34. If you missed that one, you can find it in our Bible Study Playlist. For "Follow Jesus, No Turning Back" we pick up where we left off and finish John, chapter 1. We specifically look at John 1:35-51 when Jesus Calls the First Disciples and when Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael. 
 
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In verse 35, the new disciples used several names for Jesus: Lamb of God, Rabbi, Messiah, Son of God, and King of Israel. As they got to know Jesus, their appreciation for him grew. The more time we spend getting to know Jesus, the more we will understand and appreciate who he is. We may be drawn to him for his teaching, but we will come to know him as the Son of God. Although these disciples made this verbal shift in a few days, they would not fully understand Jesus until three years later. What they so easily professed had to be worked out in experience. We may find that words of faith come easily, but deep appreciation for Jesus comes with living by faith. 
 
One of the disciples was Andrew. The other was probably John, the writer of this book. Why did these disciples leave John the Baptist? Because that’s what John wanted them to do – he was pointing the way to Jesus, the one John had prepared them to follow. These were Jesus’ first disciples, along with Simon Peter and Nathanael. 
 
When the two disciples began to follow Jesus, he asked them, “What do you want?” Following Christ is not enough; we must follow him for the right reasons. To follow Jesus for our own purposes would be asking Jesus to follow us – to align with us to support and advance our cause, not his. We must examine our motives for following him. Are we seeking his glory or ours? 
 
Andrew accepted John the Baptist’s testimony about Jesus and immediately went to tell his brother, Simon, about him. There was no question in Andrew’s mind that Jesus was the Messiah. Not only did he tell his brother, but he was also eager to introduce others to Jesus. How many people in your life have heard you talk about your relationship with Jesus? 
Jesus saw not only who Simon was, but who he would become. That is why he gave him a new name – Cephas in Aramaic, Peter in Greek (the name means “a rock”). Peter is not presented as rock solid throughout the Gospels, but he became a solid rock in the days of the early church, as we learn in the book of Acts. By giving Simon a new name, Jesus introduced a change in character. 
 
When Nathanael heard that the Messiah was from Nazareth, he was surprised. Nazareth was despised by the Jews because a Roman army regiment was located there. Some people have speculated that a low reputation in morals and religion by the people of Nazareth led to Nathanael’s harsh comment. Fortunately for Nathanael, he went to meet Jesus and became a disciple. If he had stuck to his prejudice without investigating further, he would have missed the Messiah! So don’t let people’s stereotypes about Jesus cause them to miss his power and love. Invite them to come and see who Jesus really is – like Philip did. He told Nathanael, “Come and see for yourself.” 
 
Jesus knew about Nathanael before the two ever met. Jesus also knows what we are really like. An honest person will feel comfortable with the thought that Jesus knows him or her completely. A dishonest person will feel uncomfortable. You can’t pretend to be something you’re not. God knows the real you and wants you to follow him. 
 
In the last verse we read, verse 51, Jesus says, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” 
 
This is a reference to Jacob’s dream recorded in Genesis 28:12. As the unique God-man, Jesus would be the ladder between heaven and earth. Jesus is not saying that this would be a physical experience (that they would see the ladder with their eyes) like the Transfiguration, but that they would have spiritual insight into Jesus’ true nature and purpose for coming. 
 
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In this video, we continue our Bible Study of the book of John. In our last video, we looked at John, chapter 1, verses 19-34. If you missed that one, you can find it in our Bible Study Playlist. For "Follow Jesus, No Turning Back" we pick up where we left off and finish John, chapter 1. We specifically look at John 1:35-51 when Jesus Calls the First Disciples and when Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael. 

Music by L. Marquee:
➤ Everyday Thing: https://open.spotify.com/track/3om9X1vyplj3oyzL8jNRcp?si=SqeKFdNVTOK-AMN3UWhsSA
➤ 8 Hours Of Sleep: https://open.spotify.com/track/3oqFjn7BT1dF5pbHYea7c5?si=-5ZmJkpfSwiadq4ZJw9HoA

In verse 35, the new disciples used several names for Jesus: Lamb of God, Rabbi, Messiah, Son of God, and King of Israel. As they got to know Jesus, their appreciation for him grew. The more time we spend getting to know Jesus, the more we will understand and appreciate who he is. We may be drawn to him for his teaching, but we will come to know him as the Son of God. A

Follow Jesus, No Turning Back (John 1:35-51) | Bible Study | Panem Project

In this video we pick up our Bible study in John chapter 1 verses 19 through 34, when John the Baptist declares his mission and proclaims Jesus as the Messiah. This time I’ll read from the ESV because I prefer this version, but the commentary will come from the NLT. 
 
19 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” And he answered, “No.” 22 So they said to him, “Who are you? We need to give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” 23 He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.” 
24 (Now they had been sent from the Pharisees.) 25 They asked him, “Then why are you baptizing, if you are neither the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” 26 John answered them, “I baptize with water, but among you stands one you do not know, 27 even he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.” 28 These things took place in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing. 
29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.” 32 And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. 33 I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.” 
 
Okay so we just read two sections: when John the Baptist declared his mission and when he proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah. 
 
In verse 19 we have the priests and Temple assistants (also called Levites) who were respected religious leaders in Jerusalem. Priests served in the temple, and Temple assistants helped them. The Pharisees were a group that both John the Baptist and Jesus often denounced. Many of them outwardly obeyed God’s laws to look Pious, while inwardly their hearts were filled with pride and greed. The Pharisees believed that their own oral Traditions were just as important as God's inspired word. 
 
These leaders came to see John the Baptist for several reasons: 1. Their Duty as guardians of the faith included investigating any new teaching or movement. 2. They wanted to find out if John had the credentials of a prophet. 3. John had quite a following, and it was growing. They were probably jealous and wanted to see why this man was so popular. 
 
1:21-23 In the religious leaders minds, there were four options regarding John the Baptist's identity: he was 1. the prophet foretold by Moses 2. Elijah 3. the Messiah or 4. a false prophet. John denied being the first three. Instead, he called himself, in the words of the Old Testament prophet Isaiah, “The voice of someone shouting, ‘Clear the way through the wilderness for the Lord!’” The leaders kept pressing John to say who he was because people were expecting the Messiah to come. But John emphasized only why he had come to - prepare the way for the Messiah. The Pharisees missed the point. They wanted to know who John was, but John wanted to prepare them to recognize who Jesus was. 
 
1:25, 26 John was baptizing Jews. The Essenes (a strict, monastic sect of Judaism) practiced baptism for purification, but normally only non-Jews (Gentiles) were baptized when they converted to Judaism. when the Pharisees questioned John's authority to baptize, they were asking who gave John the right to treat God's chosen people like gentiles. John said, “I baptize with water” - he was merely helping the people perform a symbolic act of repentance. But soon one would come who would truly forgive sins, something only the Son of God - the Messiah - could do. 
 
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In this video we pick up our Bible study in John chapter 1 verses 19 through 34, when John the Baptist declares his mission and proclaims Jesus as the Messiah. This time I’ll read from the ESV because I prefer this version, but the commentary will come from the NLT.

19 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” And he answered, “No.” 22 So they said to him, “Who are you? We need to give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” 23 He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.”
24 (Now they had been sent from the Pharisees.) 25 They asked him, “Then why are you baptizing, if you are neither the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” 26 John answer

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