Week 11 brings us even closer to the cross, and we get to hear something remarkable—Jesus praying. He knows what lies ahead: betrayal, arrest, suffering, and death. Yet His attention remains on those He loves. He promises the coming of the Holy Spirit, encourages His disciples to take heart because He has overcome the world, and then turns to His Father in prayer. And here's what makes that prayer so personal: Jesus doesn't pray only for the disciples gathered around Him. He also prays for those who will come to believe through their message. That includes us.

As the story moves forward, we see a striking contrast. Jesus prays for unity, truth, and faithfulness among His followers, then willingly steps forward to be arrested. Peter, who had promised to stand by Him, denies even knowing Him. And Jesus, standing before Pilate, speaks of a kingdom unlike any earthly kingdom. When Pilate asks, “What is truth?” he is standing face-to-face with the One who came to reveal it. Through it all, Jesus remains faithful, even when those around Him struggle, fail, or turn away.

Take the readings a day at a time, Sunday through Friday, and remember that these are more than events from long ago. Jesus prayed for people like you and me. What does it mean to know that He cares so deeply for you? Where are you facing trouble and need to hear Him say, “Take heart”? Are there places where fear, pride, or the desire to fit in make it difficult to stand for Him? As you read, bring those struggles honestly to Jesus. Listen to His words, take comfort in His prayers, and ask Him to help you live with the same love, courage, and faithfulness He demonstrated.

We also have a short intro video to accompany each daily reading.  Use the links below to play the video on YouTube.

Week 10 brings us into one of the most personal conversations Jesus has with His disciples. He knows the cross is approaching and that His followers are about to face confusion, fear, and loss. Yet instead of focusing on what He is about to suffer, Jesus turns His attention to them. “Let not your hearts be troubled,” He says. He promises them His peace, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and a relationship with Him that will continue even after He is gone.

As the conversation unfolds, Jesus invites His disciples into something deeper than simply knowing about Him. He calls them to abide in Him, just as branches remain connected to a vine. He reminds them that love and obedience belong together, commands them to love one another, and prepares them for the reality that following Him will not always be easy. Through it all, His message is clear: You don't have to face life on your own. Stay close to Me.

Take the readings a day at a time, Sunday through Friday, and allow Jesus' words to speak into your own life. What is troubling your heart right now? Where are you trying to manage life through your own strength rather than depending on Him? Is there someone He is calling you to love more deeply, or an area where following Him feels costly? Bring those things honestly to Jesus. He invites you not simply to try harder, but to remain in Him, trust His presence, and discover the peace and fruitfulness that come from staying close to Him.

We also have a short intro video to accompany each daily reading.  Use the links below to play the video on YouTube.

Week 9 brings us into the final hours Jesus spends with His disciples before the cross. He has performed miracles, taught openly, and revealed who He is, yet many still refuse to believe. Then, in a quiet room with His closest followers, Jesus does something unexpected. The One who has all authority kneels down and washes their feet. The King takes the place of a servant.

What makes this moment even more remarkable is that Jesus knows what is coming. Judas will betray Him, Peter will deny Him, and the cross is drawing near. Yet Jesus continues to love. He shows His disciples what love looks like and then gives them a new command: “Love one another as I have loved you.” It is a love marked not simply by words or feelings, but by humility, sacrifice, and service.

Take the readings a day at a time, Sunday through Friday, and let Jesus’ example challenge you personally. Are there places where pride, fear, or the desire for approval keep you from following Him fully? Is there someone you find difficult to love or serve? And perhaps most importantly, have you allowed yourself to receive the love and grace Jesus so freely offers? As you walk through these passages, ask Him to help you love others the way He has loved you.

We also have a short intro video to accompany each daily reading.  Use the links below to play the video on YouTube.

Week 8 begins at a graveside, where Jesus does something deeply human... He weeps. He knows He is about to raise Lazarus from the dead, yet He enters into the grief of those He loves. Then, with a simple command, He calls Lazarus out of the tomb. In these two moments, we see both the tender compassion of Jesus and His extraordinary power over death.

But not everyone responds to Jesus in the same way. Some believe, while others begin plotting to kill Him. Mary pours out expensive perfume in an act of extravagant love, crowds welcome Him as King, and Jesus begins speaking openly about His coming death. The One who gives life is preparing to give His own life for us.

Take the readings a day at a time, Sunday through Friday, and allow these encounters with Jesus to become personal. Where are you carrying grief or disappointment that you need to bring to Him? Is there something in your life that feels beyond hope? And as you see His compassion, His power, and His willingness to give everything for you, consider your own response. What would it look like to love Him more freely, trust Him more deeply, and follow Him more fully?

We also have a short intro video to accompany each daily reading.  Use the links below to play the video on YouTube.

Week 7 begins with a shepherd who knows His sheep and ends with a grieving woman who wonders why Jesus didn't come sooner. Along the way, Jesus makes two remarkable claims: “I am the Good Shepherd” and “I am the resurrection and the life.” He is not simply someone who offers guidance or comfort. He is the One who knows us, loves us, lays down His life for us, and holds us securely in His hands.

Then the story takes a deeply personal turn. Lazarus is dying, and Jesus delays coming to him. Martha knows Jesus loves her family, but she cannot understand His timing. In the middle of her grief and questions, Jesus invites her to trust Him—not because she understands what He is doing, but because of who He is.

Take the readings a day at a time, Sunday through Friday, and listen for the voice of the Good Shepherd. Where do you need His guidance? What fears or uncertainties are you carrying? Is there something in your life where God's timing has left you wondering? Bring those questions honestly to Jesus. He knows you, He loves you, and He invites you to trust Him even when you cannot see what He is doing.

We also have a short intro video to accompany each daily reading.  Use the links below to play the video on YouTube.

Week 6 is about seeing clearly. Jesus talks about freedom, identity, and truth, and then makes one of His boldest claims: “Before Abraham was, I AM.” Some who are certain they can see the truth refuse to recognize Him. Then Jesus meets a man who has never been able to see at all, and gives him sight.

As the story unfolds, the man who was blind begins to see more and more clearly who Jesus is, while the religious leaders become increasingly blind to what is right in front of them. By the end, the question is no longer simply who can see with their eyes, but who can truly see Jesus.

Take the readings a day at a time, Sunday through Friday, and sit with the questions. Pay attention to what Jesus reveals about freedom, truth, and spiritual sight... and ask where you may need Him to help you see more clearly.

We also have a short intro video to accompany each daily reading.  Use the links below to play the video on YouTube.

Week 5 begins with Jesus’ own brothers telling Him what He should do and ends with His declaration: “I am the light of the world.” In between, the crowds argue over who He is, He invites the thirsty to come and drink, and a woman facing condemnation encounters His grace. Everyone seems to have an opinion about Jesus. He keeps revealing who He really is.

As the week unfolds, Jesus challenges the expectations and assumptions people bring to Him. His timing unsettles them. His authority divides them. His mercy exposes their own need for forgiveness. And His invitation becomes personal: Will we trust Him enough to follow where He leads?

Take the readings a day at a time, Sunday through Friday, and sit with the questions. Pay attention to where your expectations may be keeping you from seeing Jesus clearly... and to His invitation at the end of the week: What would it look like to bring that part of your life into His light?

We also have a short intro video to accompany each daily reading.  Use the links below to play the video on YouTube.

Week 4 begins in the dark, with the disciples caught on rough water, and ends with many of Jesus’ followers walking away. In between, Jesus makes one of His clearest claims yet: “I am the Bread of Life.” The crowds want another meal. Jesus offers them something far greater—Himself.

As the week unfolds, the question shifts from what Jesus can give us to whether Jesus Himself is enough. His words become harder, the crowd gets smaller, and eventually the Twelve have to decide whether they will stay.

Take the readings a day at a time, Sunday through Friday, and sit with the questions. Pay attention to what you are seeking from Jesus—and to Peter’s question at the end of the week: If we turn away from Him, where else would we go?

We also have a short intro video to accompany each daily reading.  Use the links below to play the video on YouTube.

Week 3 keeps pressing on the question John wants us to answer: Who is Jesus? He heals a man who has been unable to walk for decades, confronts religious leaders who question His authority, and makes an astonishing claim—He has the authority to give life. Jesus does not simply do remarkable things. His words and works reveal who He is.

Along the way, Jesus points to the evidence: John the Baptist, His own works, the Father, and the Scriptures all testify about Him. Then, when thousands of hungry people gather around Him, He takes what seems far too little and provides more than enough.

Take the readings a day at a time, Sunday through Friday, and sit with the questions. Pay attention not only to what Jesus does, but to what each passage reveals about Him—and what believing that might mean for the way you live.

We also have a short intro video to accompany each daily reading.  Use the links below to play the video on YouTube.

Week 2 sets two conversations side by side that could hardly look more different. A respected religious leader comes to Jesus at night, full of questions. A Samaritan woman meets Him at a well in the middle of the day, carrying a story she would rather not tell. Jesus offers them both the same thing, and it is not a better version of the life they already have. It is new life only He can give.

This is also the week that holds John 3:16, so if you have known that verse since childhood, you get to meet it again in its own setting.

Take the readings a day at a time, Sunday through Friday, and sit with the questions. Wherever you find yourself in these two stories, there is room for you here.

We also have a short intro video to accompany each daily reading.  Use the links below to play the video on YouTube.

Welcome to That You May Believe, our walk through the Gospel of John. John tells us plainly why he wrote: "these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name."

Each week's guide gives you six days of readings, Sunday through Friday, with a big idea, a few questions worth sitting with, and a path that moves from worship, to our life together, to the neighbors around us.

Use it on your own, with your group, or around the table with your family. You do not need to have it all figured out to begin. Download this week's guide and come and see.

We also have a short intro video to accompany each daily reading.  Use the links below to play the video on YouTube.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW SERIES
We are kicking off our new series, That You May Believe on August 30th.  We hope you'll take some time during the week to use the resorces you'll find here to help you dig deeper into God's Word during the week.

THE PURPOSE OF JOHN
John begins his eyewitness account by telling us exactly who he believes Jesus is: the eternal Word, God in the flesh, the source of life and light. He gives away the ending from the very beginning—but over the next 13 weeks, we’ll walk through his testimony together and see why he came to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing, we may have life in His name.

EACH WEEK
Each week you'll receive an introductory video and a study guide that you can use daily.  Each day you'll get:

1. A passage to read.
2. Discussion questions to help you think about the passage.
3. How the passage relates to the UP → IN → OUT → framework.
4. An Invitation.
5. A Challenge.

We look  forward to walking with you over the next 13 week as we explore the Gospel of John together.