John 2
September 14, 2022
“Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.’ They replied, ‘It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to raise it in three days?’ But the temple he had spoken of was his body. After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken.” (v19-22)
Multiple times Jesus predicted his death and resurrection. And while His disciples didn’t understand what He was saying at the time, it clicked after He rose from the dead. Then “they believed” (v22). Then they were “all in,” ready to follow Him - even if it led to persecution and death - which it did for many of them. The resurrection was the linchpin of their faith (and the linchpin of our faith).
Jesus, I praise You for Your resurrection from the dead - the ultimate sign of Your Lordship. And I thank You that I live on this side of the resurrection, so that my faith is rooted, not in a philosophical idea, but a fact of history - that can be examined to see if it holds up to scrutiny. By Your Spirit, empower me today to live with boldness in light of the resurrection.
— Pastor Joshua Brooks
Use the following steps to guide your daily time with the Lord…
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Start with prayer. Ask God to open your heart to help you understand and receive His Word.
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Read and observe the passage carefully. As needed, read a second Bible version to help with understanding.
➡️ What does it say?
What does this passage teach me about God? What does it say about my sinful nature and my need for God’s grace? How does this passage point to Jesus?
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➡️ What am I going to do about it?
Does this passage include a promise to claim, an action/attitude to avoid/embrace, or a principle to apply? How can this truth apply to my life? What could my next step be? How can I share this with others? Is there a verse or section of Scripture I need to memorize?
