Jesus comforts his disciples, telling them he is going to prepare a place for them and declaring himself “the way, the truth, and the life.” He promises the Holy Spirit as an Advocate who will remain with believers forever. Jesus gives his peace, unlike the world’s, and teaches that love for him is shown through obedience.

Jesus washes his disciples’ feet, showing humility and service, and gives them a new command: to love one another as he loved them. Judas takes the bread, Satan enters him, and he departs to betray Jesus. Jesus also predicts Peter’s denial. This chapter highlights love, betrayal, and human weakness.

Jesus is anointed at Bethany by Mary, foreshadowing his burial. He then makes his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, welcomed with palm branches as king. He teaches that a seed must die to bear much fruit, pointing to his sacrificial death. A heavenly voice affirms his mission. Jesus calls himself the light, urging people to believe and become children of light. Yet many still refuse to believe, loving human praise more than God’s glory.

This chapter recounts Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. He declares, “I am the resurrection and the life; the one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” Jesus weeps with the mourners, then calls Lazarus out of the tomb, revealing God’s glory and leading many to believe. Yet this miracle also intensifies the priests’ and Pharisees’ plot to kill him.

In this chapter, Jesus declares he is both “the gate for the sheep” and “the good shepherd” who lays down his life for the sheep. Unlike hired hands, he cares deeply for his flock. He also mentions “other sheep,” pointing to the universality of his mission. His claim, “I and the Father are one,” angers the Jews, who accuse him of blasphemy. Yet Jesus points to his works as evidence. Many across the Jordan, remembering John’s testimony, come to believe in him.

John 9 tells of Jesus healing a man born blind. The disciples assume sin caused his condition, but Jesus explains it is for God’s works to be displayed. After being healed, the man testifies before the Pharisees, who refuse to believe Jesus is from God. Despite rejection, the man believes and worships Jesus. Jesus declares his mission: to bring judgment, opening the eyes of the blind and exposing the blindness of those who think they see.

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