Week 5
Day 29 – Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life
Read: John 14
Explanation:
Jesus comforts His disciples by assuring them that He is preparing a place for them in His Father’s house. He declares that He is the way, the truth, and the life—no one comes to the Father except through Him. He also promises the coming of the Holy Spirit to be their Helper.
Application:
Are you relying on Jesus as the only way to the Father? Trust in His promises and lean on the guidance of the Holy Spirit in your daily life.
Prayer:
"Jesus, You are the way, the truth, and the life. Help me to follow You faithfully and trust in Your promises. Fill me with Your Spirit so that I may walk in Your truth. Amen."
Read: John 14
Explanation:
Jesus comforts His disciples by assuring them that He is preparing a place for them in His Father’s house. He declares that He is the way, the truth, and the life—no one comes to the Father except through Him. He also promises the coming of the Holy Spirit to be their Helper.
Application:
Are you relying on Jesus as the only way to the Father? Trust in His promises and lean on the guidance of the Holy Spirit in your daily life.
Prayer:
"Jesus, You are the way, the truth, and the life. Help me to follow You faithfully and trust in Your promises. Fill me with Your Spirit so that I may walk in Your truth. Amen."
Day 30 – The Vine and the Branches
Read: John 15
Explanation:
Jesus teaches that He is the true vine, and His followers are the branches. Those who remain in Him will bear much fruit, but apart from Him, they can do nothing. He calls His disciples to abide in His love and obey His commands, especially the command to love one another.
Application:
Are you staying connected to Jesus? Abide in Him through prayer, His Word, and obedience so that you can bear spiritual fruit.
Prayer:
"Lord, I want to abide in You and bear fruit for Your kingdom. Teach me to remain in Your love and to reflect Your character in all I do. Amen."
Read: John 15
Explanation:
Jesus teaches that He is the true vine, and His followers are the branches. Those who remain in Him will bear much fruit, but apart from Him, they can do nothing. He calls His disciples to abide in His love and obey His commands, especially the command to love one another.
Application:
Are you staying connected to Jesus? Abide in Him through prayer, His Word, and obedience so that you can bear spiritual fruit.
Prayer:
"Lord, I want to abide in You and bear fruit for Your kingdom. Teach me to remain in Your love and to reflect Your character in all I do. Amen."
Day 31 – The Work of the Holy Spirit
Read: John 16
Explanation:
Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure by explaining the role of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit will convict the world of sin, guide believers into truth, and glorify Christ. Jesus also reminds His disciples that though they will experience sorrow, their grief will turn to joy.
Application:
Are you allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you? Lean on Him for wisdom, strength, and encouragement in your walk with Christ.
Prayer:
"Father, thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Help me to listen to His voice and rely on His power in my life. Amen."
Read: John 16
Explanation:
Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure by explaining the role of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit will convict the world of sin, guide believers into truth, and glorify Christ. Jesus also reminds His disciples that though they will experience sorrow, their grief will turn to joy.
Application:
Are you allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you? Lean on Him for wisdom, strength, and encouragement in your walk with Christ.
Prayer:
"Father, thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Help me to listen to His voice and rely on His power in my life. Amen."
Day 32 – Jesus Prays for His Disciples
Read: John 17
Explanation:
Before His arrest, Jesus prays for Himself, His disciples, and all future believers. He asks the Father to glorify Him, to protect His followers from the evil one, and to bring unity among all believers. This prayer highlights Jesus’ deep love and desire for His people to reflect His glory.
Application:
Jesus prayed for you! Are you living in unity with other believers and reflecting His love to the world? Seek to build up the body of Christ.
Prayer:
"Lord Jesus, thank You for praying for me. Help me to live in unity with my fellow believers and to bring glory to Your name. Amen."
Read: John 17
Explanation:
Before His arrest, Jesus prays for Himself, His disciples, and all future believers. He asks the Father to glorify Him, to protect His followers from the evil one, and to bring unity among all believers. This prayer highlights Jesus’ deep love and desire for His people to reflect His glory.
Application:
Jesus prayed for you! Are you living in unity with other believers and reflecting His love to the world? Seek to build up the body of Christ.
Prayer:
"Lord Jesus, thank You for praying for me. Help me to live in unity with my fellow believers and to bring glory to Your name. Amen."
Day 33 – Jesus’ Arrest and Peter’s Denial
Read: John 18:1-27
Explanation:
Jesus is betrayed by Judas and arrested in the garden. Despite Peter’s boldness in trying to defend Him, Peter later denies knowing Jesus three times. Meanwhile, Jesus remains steadfast in His mission, knowing that He must suffer to fulfill the Father’s will.
Application:
Have you ever denied Jesus by your words or actions? Stay faithful to Him even when facing challenges, and seek His strength to stand firm in your faith.
Prayer:
"Jesus, I don’t want to deny You. Give me courage to stand for my faith, even in difficult situations. Strengthen me to be a bold witness for You. Amen."
Read: John 18:1-27
Explanation:
Jesus is betrayed by Judas and arrested in the garden. Despite Peter’s boldness in trying to defend Him, Peter later denies knowing Jesus three times. Meanwhile, Jesus remains steadfast in His mission, knowing that He must suffer to fulfill the Father’s will.
Application:
Have you ever denied Jesus by your words or actions? Stay faithful to Him even when facing challenges, and seek His strength to stand firm in your faith.
Prayer:
"Jesus, I don’t want to deny You. Give me courage to stand for my faith, even in difficult situations. Strengthen me to be a bold witness for You. Amen."
Day 34 – Jesus Before Pilate
Read: John 18:28-40
Explanation:
Jesus is brought before Pilate, who struggles to understand who Jesus really is. When Jesus declares that His kingdom is not of this world, Pilate famously asks, "What is truth?" Though Pilate finds no fault in Him, he allows the crowd to decide His fate.
Application:
Do you recognize Jesus as King in your life? Submit to His authority and live according to His truth.
Prayer:
"Lord Jesus, You are the true King. Help me to live under Your rule and to stand for truth in a world that often rejects it. Amen."
Read: John 18:28-40
Explanation:
Jesus is brought before Pilate, who struggles to understand who Jesus really is. When Jesus declares that His kingdom is not of this world, Pilate famously asks, "What is truth?" Though Pilate finds no fault in Him, he allows the crowd to decide His fate.
Application:
Do you recognize Jesus as King in your life? Submit to His authority and live according to His truth.
Prayer:
"Lord Jesus, You are the true King. Help me to live under Your rule and to stand for truth in a world that often rejects it. Amen."
Day 35 – The Crucifixion of Jesus
Read: John 19:1-30
Explanation:
Jesus is sentenced to death, mocked, and crucified. As He hangs on the cross, He willingly takes the punishment for our sins. His final words, "It is finished," declare the completion of His work of redemption.
Application:
Jesus paid the ultimate price for your salvation. Live in gratitude and share His love with others.
Prayer:
"Jesus, thank You for Your sacrifice on the cross. I am forever grateful for the price You paid for my salvation. Help me to live for You every day. Amen."
Read: John 19:1-30
Explanation:
Jesus is sentenced to death, mocked, and crucified. As He hangs on the cross, He willingly takes the punishment for our sins. His final words, "It is finished," declare the completion of His work of redemption.
Application:
Jesus paid the ultimate price for your salvation. Live in gratitude and share His love with others.
Prayer:
"Jesus, thank You for Your sacrifice on the cross. I am forever grateful for the price You paid for my salvation. Help me to live for You every day. Amen."