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Bible Stories from John
Every story from John in the When God Shows Up devotionals, in Bible order. Each one is retold in plain words, with the passage to read for yourself in the King James Version and its key verse.
- When the Wine Ran OutJohn 2:1–11
Jesus, His mother, and His disciples were invited to a wedding in the village of Cana. In that culture, a wedding feast could last for days, and…
“His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.”John 2:5 (KJV)
- Born AgainJohn 3:1–21
Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the ruling council of the Jews. He was respected, educated, and religious. And one night, he came to see…
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”John 3:16 (KJV)
- Everything I Ever DidJohn 4:1–42
Jesus and His disciples were traveling through Samaria, a region most Jews avoided. Around noon, Jesus sat down by a well, tired from the journey…
“Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?”John 4:29 (KJV)
- Thy Son LivethJohn 4:46–54
In the town of Capernaum, a royal official had a son who was sick and dying. When he heard that Jesus had come back to Galilee, he traveled about…
“Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way.”John 4:50 (KJV)
- Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?John 5:1–15
In Jerusalem, near the Sheep Gate, there was a pool called Bethesda, surrounded by five covered porches. Crowds of sick people lay there: the blind…
“When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?”John 5:6 (KJV)
- What Are They Among So Many?John 6:1–14
A huge crowd had followed Jesus to a hillside near the Sea of Galilee. They had seen Him heal the sick, and they wanted more. By the end of the day…
“There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?”John 6:9 (KJV)
- The Bread of LifeJohn 6:22–35
The day after Jesus fed five thousand people, the crowd went looking for Him. They found Him on the other side of the lake. Jesus knew why they had…
“And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.”John 6:35 (KJV)
- Neither Do I Condemn TheeJohn 8:1–11
Early one morning, Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, with a crowd gathered around Him. Suddenly the religious leaders pushed their way through…
“She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”John 8:11 (KJV)
- One Thing I KnowJohn 9
As Jesus walked along, He saw a man who had been blind from birth. His disciples asked a question many people were thinking: “Who sinned, this man or…
“He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.”John 9:25 (KJV)
- Four Days Too LateJohn 11:1–44
Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha, were some of Jesus’ closest friends. When Lazarus became seriously ill, the sisters sent Jesus a message…
“Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?”John 11:40 (KJV)
- A Grain of WheatJohn 12:20–33
It was the week of Passover, and Jerusalem was crowded with pilgrims. Some Greeks who had come to worship went to Philip, one of Jesus’ disciples, with…
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.”John 12:24 (KJV)
- A New CommandmentJohn 13:1–17, 34–35
It was Jesus’ last night with His disciples before the cross. “Having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.” During…
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”John 13:34 (KJV)
- I Will Not Leave You ComfortlessJohn 14:1–3, 15–18, 25–27
It was Jesus’ last night with His disciples before the cross. They had shared the Passover meal. He had washed their feet. Judas had gone out into the…
“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.”John 14:18 (KJV)
- Breakfast by the FireJohn 18:15–27; 21:1–19
On the night Jesus was arrested, Peter followed at a distance and ended up warming his hands at a charcoal fire in the high priest’s courtyard. Three…
“He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.”John 21:17 (KJV)
- Behold Thy MotherJohn 19:25–27
Jesus hung on the cross. He had been beaten, mocked, and nailed there. Every breath was agony. A few people who loved Him stood nearby. One of them was…
“Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.”John 19:27 (KJV)
- Called by NameJohn 20:1–18
Mary Magdalene had once been tormented by seven demons until Jesus set her free. From then on, she followed Him. She was there at the cross when most…
“Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.”John 20:16 (KJV)
- My Lord and My GodJohn 20:19–31
On the evening of the first Easter Sunday, the disciples were gathered behind locked doors, afraid. Suddenly Jesus stood among them. “Peace be unto…
“And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.”John 20:28–29 (KJV)
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