Author Archives: Covenant Presbyterian

Scripture: John 2:5 (ESV) – “His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’” In this verse, J.C. Ryle highlights Mary’s unwavering faith and submission to Jesus’ authority. After hearing Jesus’ response in the previous verse, Mary does not argue or question Him. Instead, she simply instructs the servants to “Do whatever heContinue reading “Do Whatever He Tells You”

Scripture: John 2:4 (ESV) – “And Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.’” J.C. Ryle, in his Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, carefully examines Jesus’ response to Mary in this verse. Though it might initially seem abrupt, Ryle helps us understand the deeperContinue reading “Jesus’ Perfect Timing”

Scripture: John 2:3 (ESV) – “When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’” J.C. Ryle, in his Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, draws attention to the human and spiritual dynamics at play in this verse. The running out of wine at a wedding feast would have beenContinue reading “When the Wine Runs Out”

Scripture: John 2:2 (ESV) – “Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples.” J.C. Ryle, in his Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, highlights the significance of Jesus’ presence at this wedding in Cana. This verse demonstrates that Jesus was not detached from the ordinary affairs of human life. He accepted the invitation toContinue reading “Jesus at the Celebration”

Scripture: John 2:1 (ESV) – “On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.” J.C. Ryle, in his Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, draws our attention to the setting and significance of this event, the wedding at Cana. This verse introduces the first miracle performedContinue reading “A Time for the Beginning of Signs”

Scripture: John 1:51 (ESV) – “And he said to him, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.’” In John 1:51, Jesus ends His conversation with Nathanael by making a profound and mysterious promise. He uses the phrase “Truly,Continue reading “Heaven Opened”

Scripture: John 1:50 (ESV) – “Jesus answered him, ‘Because I said to you, “I saw you under the fig tree,” do you believe? You will see greater things than these.’” In John 1:50, Jesus responds to Nathanael’s declaration of faith with both affirmation and promise. Nathanael’s belief, sparked by Jesus’ supernatural knowledge, is significant, butContinue reading “Greater Things Ahead”

Scripture: John 1:49 (ESV) – “Nathanael answered him, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!’” In John 1:49, Nathanael moves from skepticism to faith in a single moment. After experiencing Jesus’ supernatural knowledge of his life, Nathanael boldly declares, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are theContinue reading “The Declaration of Faith”

Scripture: John 1:48 (ESV) – “Nathanael said to him, ‘How do you know me?’ Jesus answered him, ‘Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.’” In John 1:48, Nathanael expresses astonishment at Jesus’ knowledge of him, asking, “How do you know me?” Jesus’ response—that He saw Nathanael under theContinue reading “You are Known”