Category Archives: Daily Devotional

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”

Scripture: John 1:47 (ESV) – “Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, ‘Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!’” In John 1:47, we see Jesus demonstrate His divine knowledge of Nathanael, declaring him to be “an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit.” Before Nathanael has even spoken,Continue reading “Known by Jesus”

Scripture: John 1:46 (ESV) – “Nathanael said to him, ‘Can anything good come out of Nazareth?’ Philip said to him, ‘Come and see.’” In John 1:46, we see Nathanael’s skepticism as he responds to Philip’s announcement about Jesus with a dismissive question: “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Nathanael’s reaction reflects the common prejudiceContinue reading “Come and See”

Scripture: John 1:45 (ESV) – “Philip found Nathanael and said to him, ‘We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.’” In John 1:45, Philip demonstrates the natural response of encountering Jesus: he immediately seeks out Nathanael to share the good news.Continue reading “Finding and Sharing the Messiah”