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BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 25, Day 4: Nehemiah 8:1-12

February 11, 2026January 7, 2026 by atozmom, posted in BSF Exile & Return: A Time to Build 2025/2026

Summary of Nehemiah 8:1-12

Ezra brought the Law before the people and read it to them. Ezra praised the Lord, and all bowed down and worshipped Him. The Levites explained the Law so that the people understood it. The people then left to eat, drink, and celebrate because they understood God’s Law.

BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 25, Day 4: Nehemiah 8:1-12

9a) All of the people came together to listen to the reading of the Law. They listened attentively. All the people lifted their hands and responded, “Amen! Amen!” to the Law. Then they bowed down and worshipped the Lord with their faces to the ground. The people were weeping as they listened to the words of the Law. But Nehemiah told them to go eat, drink, and celebrate and not to weep, for this is a holy day. They were not to grieve but instead have joy. All of the people did this because they understood the Law.

b) That the people were so moved by the words of God that they were weeping and worshipping Him. That they listened for hours, eager to understand.

10a) Leadership wanted to ensure that the people understood the Law and not just heard it. They said it was a holy day and a joyous day and told the people to celebrate! They were also there supporting Ezra. They respected and heard God’s words, so this sets a great example for others to hear and listen, too.

b) It prevented the people from being paralyzed by guilt. By redirecting them from their failures to God’s mercy, the leaders transformed grief into “the joy of the LORD.” This renewed strength was essential for the community to move forward in sustained obedience, proving that God’s Word brings life, not just condemnation.

11a) God’s word has given me so much. I understand His ways. I grow closer to Him. I’m a better person because of it. The world makes more sense to me and does not seem so chaotic. It has enriched my life immeasurably.

b) I try to explain it the best I can to those who ask, and we investigate together what God is trying to do/say.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 25, Day 4: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Seeing God’s people thirst for His Word and thirst to understand it is nothing short of inspiring.

End Notes BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 25, Day 4: Nehemiah 8:1-12

The Law of Moses is the first five books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy).

Ezra was a priest and a scribe who had the temple rebuilt and brought the people back to worship.

The people came willing to hear God. Such a difference this makes!

Everyone there respected the Word.

The people thanked God, prayed, and worshipped. This is what we need to do to grow with God, too!

You have to understand God’s law in order to make changes in your life.

The teachers of the law/preachers are there to help us understand God’s word better. They are often gifted to do so.

We often need things explained to us so our hearts can grasp them.

The best teachers help us understand God’s word, not their opinions.

We should be glad that God is doing work in us, which is why the people were told to not cry.

The people realized they had been ignoring God’s commands and were full of sorrow. Yet, through repentance comes joy, which is what the leaders were telling the people.

END NOTES SUMMARIZED

Revival at the Water Gate

With the physical walls secured, the people gathered voluntarily to rebuild their spiritual foundation.

Hunger for the Word (vv. 1–4): The assembly did not wait for a sermon; they asked Ezra to bring the Book of the Law. This was a unified, desperate desire to hear from God, lasting from daybreak until noon.
Exposition, Not Just Reading (vv. 7–8): The Levites didn’t just recite the text; they “gave the sense” and explained it. This ensured the people didn’t just hear the sound of the words but grasped their meaning and application.
Conviction into Celebration (vv. 9–12): The immediate reaction was weeping, as the people realized how far they had fallen from God’s standard. However, Nehemiah and Ezra corrected them. They declared that this was a holy day, not a funeral. They famously commanded, “The joy of the LORD is your strength,” turning their repentance into a feast of gratitude.

Conclusion

This passage outlines the pattern for true revival: It begins with a hunger for Scripture, requires clear teaching to ensure understanding, and results in a balance of repentance (for sin) and joy (in God’s mercy). Understanding God’s Word should ultimately lead to strength, not despair.

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BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 25, Day 3: Nehemiah 7:4-73

February 10, 2026January 7, 2026 by atozmom, posted in BSF Exile & Return: A Time to Build 2025/2026

Summary of Nehemiah 7:4-73

Nehemiah lists the names of the exiles who returned.

BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 25, Day 3: Nehemiah 7:4-73

6a) There were not many people living in the city. So, Nehemiah verified the families, ensuring spiritual purity for worship and identifying loyal defenders for the newly built walls.

b) God put the census into his heart.

7a) The groupings represent the restoration of covenant order. They distinguish between civil identity (clans and towns for inheritance), religious leadership (priests and Levites for worship), and service roles (gatekeepers and servants). This ensured everyone had a verified lineage and a specific duty in rebuilding the Jewish nation.

b) These verses demonstrate that holiness is non-negotiable. Potential priests were excluded from sacred duties because their lineage was unverified.

8a) Not much. I was raised a Christian, but my background is not one of strong faith.

b) Currently, I don’t serve. I volunteer where there are events online I can help with here and there. Unsure on this one. I feel like I serve here in this forum as part of my service to Him.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 25, Day 3: Nehemiah 7:4-73

I love that God is orderly and He has a desire to ensure His people flourish. He also wanted to make sure they were His by verifying their heritage.

End Notes BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 25, Day 3: Nehemiah 7:4-73

Nehemiah needed to know who was in Jerusalem, so he could help build it back up.

These were the courageous ones who left the comfort of Babylon to return to God’s land and His promises.

Only about 2% of those taken returned, so God mentions them twice in the Bible (here and in Ezra 2).

God cares about each of us individually and about what we can do for His kingdom.

We’ll see people begin to return to Jerusalem in Nehemiah 11.

END NOTES SUMMARIZED

With the walls built, Nehemiah realized the city was large, but the population was sparse, and houses were few (v. 4). He needed to transform a fortress into a community.

Establishing Identity (vv. 5–60): God inspired Nehemiah to register the people by genealogy, using the records of those who first returned with Zerubbabel. This confirmed that the current residents were the legitimate heirs of God’s covenant, connecting them to their history before the exile.
Protecting Holiness (vv. 61–65): Some priests could not find their genealogical records. Nehemiah excluded them from sacred service until their lineage could be verified. This prioritized the purity of worship over simply filling positions; convenience did not override God’s standards.
Generous Investment (vv. 70–73): The chapter concludes with a tally of the whole assembly (approx. 50,000 people) and their gifts to the treasury. The registration fostered a sense of ownership, leading heads of families to give extravagantly to the work.

Conclusion

This chapter demonstrates that structure requires substance. A city is defined not by its walls, but by its citizens. By vetting the people, Nehemiah ensured that Jerusalem would be inhabited by a faithful remnant who knew who they were, valued their spiritual heritage, and were ready to invest in the future.

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BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 25, Day 2: Nehemiah 6:15-7:3

February 9, 2026January 7, 2026 by atozmom, posted in BSF Exile & Return: A Time to Build 2025/2026

Summary of Nehemiah 6:15-7:3

The wall of Jerusalem was completed in 52 days. The enemies of Israel were afraid because they knew God had helped.

Nehemiah then appointed the gatekeepers, musicians, and Levites. He put his brother in charge of Jerusalem. The gates of Jerusalem are not to be opened until the sun is up.

BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 25, Day 2: Nehemiah 6:15-7:3

3a) “All the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence, because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God.”

b) The enemies of God’s people never give up. They are always looking for a way to sabotage God’s work. We must ever be vigilant from attacks from all sides in order to stay on course with God’s work.

c) I wish I could say with grace, but mostly anger. However, I pray about it and let God lead me, too!

4) Nehemiah then appointed the gatekeepers, musicians, and Levites. He put his brother in charge of Jerusalem. This was important because he had to return to Susa. The danger was not over, both from the enemies of God and the Jews, too (Tobiah).

5a) Integrity was vital because strong walls cannot stop internal betrayal. With many nobles secretly allied to enemies like Tobiah, Nehemiah required leaders who feared God more than men. Their incorruptible character ensured they would not compromise the city’s safety for bribes, family connections, or political expediency.

b) I always try to do what’s right and follow what God would want of me. Being a person of integrity can help in many ways in life.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 25, Day 2: Nehemiah 6:15-7:3

Finally, the wall is finished! It’s always so amazing what God can do through you!

End Notes BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 25, Day 2: Nehemiah 6:15-7:3

God can use any of us in mighty ways.

Nehemiah prayed for 4 months and got the work done in 2 months. Spiritual battles are often worse than the physical battles.

Tobiah was the man who opposed the walls being rebuilt from the beginning (Nehemiah 2:10, Nehemiah 2:19 and 4:3, Nehemiah 6:1-2).

We need to praise God with every victory we have.

Remember, Nehemiah’s brother, Hanani, was the one who told him about the work that needed to be done (Nehemiah 1:2). He was faithful and feared God — that’s all you need to serve the Lord.

Now, the wall needed to be guarded. We need to guard our victories, too.

END NOTES SUMMARIZED

Once the wall was physically built, Nehemiah shifted focus from construction to conservation.

Supernatural Success (6:15–16): The wall was completed in just 52 days. This feat was so undeniable that even Nehemiah’s enemies lost their confidence, realizing that God was behind the work.
Internal Espionage (6:17–19): Despite the victory, the danger wasn’t over. Many Jewish nobles were loyal to Tobiah (the enemy) through marriage alliances, acting as spies and sending him letters. Nehemiah had to lead a people who were still politically compromised.
Securing the City (7:1–3): Nehemiah appointed gatekeepers, singers, and Levites, re-establishing order. Crucially, he handed command to his brother Hanani and Hananiah, choosing them not for their skill, but because they were “faithful and feared God more than many.” He established strict protocols: gates were only to be opened when the guards were active, and citizens were to guard their own neighborhoods.

Conclusion

This passage teaches that success does not mean the struggle is over. While the “hardware” (the wall) was finished, the “software” (leadership and loyalty) still needed work. True stability requires constant vigilance against internal compromise and appointing leaders based on character and fear of God rather than just talent or status.

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 5: Revelation 20:1-10

February 13, 2025February 5, 2025 by atozmom, posted in BSF Revelation: The Hope 2024/2025

Summary of Revelation 20:1-10

An angel bound Satan for 1,000 years, throwing him into the Abyss (aka hell). Then, he’ll be set free for a short time.

John saw thrones where those who had been given authority to judge sat. Those who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God were there. They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years. This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.

Satan is judged after the 1,000-year period. He will be released. Satan will deceive the nations and gather his followers. They will come against God’s people, but God will devour them with fire from heaven, and Satan will be thrown into the lake of burning sulfur for all of eternity.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 5: Revelation 20:1-10

12a) That Satan’s only mission is to try and tempt God’s people to follow him and sin — to defeat God, His purposes, and His people. That he won’t ever give up. But God will defeat Satan once and for all. God is in charge of all that Satan does.

b) God is omnipotent. He is in control. He uses Satan for his purposes, and Satan will suffer for his evil deeds one day.

c) Fundamentally, I will be with God forever, and it will be the most wonderful thing! My eternity is secure. It helps me to spread the Word and be most urgent about others turning to Christ today.

13) It truly is hard to imagine because it will be so different than ours. There will be no evil, no violence, no destruction, no crime, no sin, no suffering. Animals will be completely different. Truth and holiness will reign. There will be peace and worship. It will be incredible!

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 5: Revelation 20:1-10

It’s good for us to ponder what life will be like in the future. It can give us hope when we are down and questioning life. It can encourage us when we are surrounded by evil and death. It’s important to remember God has a plan, and He’s got it (and us!).

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 5: Revelation 20:1-10

Curious as to what the world will be like in the 1,000-year reign and its purpose? Check out this short read/video for a great answer/depiction HERE

Why does God allow Satan and evil in this world? Because Satan serves God’s purposes.

Satan is the ultimate deceiver. Our best weapon against deceit and lies is God’s Word.

We know that Satan is not currently bound because there is evil and sin in the world. In addition, Peter said that Satan is free still (1 Peter 5:8).

The 1,000 years is a Millennium. During this time:

Israel will be the leading nation (Isaiah 2:1-3, Ezekiel 17:22-24).
Jesus will rule the earth (Isaiah 2:1-5).
There will be no more war (Isaiah 2:1-5)
Our relationship with animals will change Genesis 9:2-3 (Isaiah 11:6-9).
David will reign again (Isaiah 55:3-5, Jeremiah 30:4-11, Ezekiel 34:23-31, Ezekiel 37:21-28, Hosea 3:5).
God will rule (Zechariah 13:1-9).
God will be preeminent (Zechariah 13:1-9).
There will be a new temple (Ezekiel 40-48, Ezekiel 37:26-28, Amos 9:11, Ezekiel 20:39-44).
Saints will be on earth (Luke 19:11-27, Revelation 20:4-6, Revelation 2:26-28; 3:12,22, 1 Corinthians 6:2-3).

So why 1,000 years?

The Millennium will give Jesus a chance to show his glory and show man’s true nature without Satan around. It will show the true power and preeminence of God.

Great explanation on the first and second resurrections HERE

Those given authority to judge could be the 24 elders (Revelation 4:4), the apostles (Matthew 19:28), or the saints (1 Corinthians 6:2-3).

These people reign with Jesus while Satan is bound.

These people are those God resurrects before the Tribulation and the martyrs and those who come out of the Tribulation alive.

Fun Fact: The New Testament uses the word resurrection 40 times, which refers to the physical resurrection every time except in Luke 2:34.

The righteous will rise in phases:

Christ rose first
The “many”
The church
Tribulation saints
Old Testament saints

All of the righteous rise before the wicked and before the Millennium.

The second death here means separation from Christ.

Some people during the Millenial and Jesus’ reign will only be outwardly conforming to God’s ways; they will never be committed to God. These are the people Satan will recruit.

After 1,000 years of perfection, man will still rebel. This shows that it’s our nature that causes sin, never God. We, at heart, are evil.

The rebellious will be those who survived the Great Tribulation and their descendants who don’t know God.

Gog and Magog here are symbols because these are prophetic enemies of Israel in Ezekiel 38-39.

Satan once again tries to destroy God’s people (what he always tries to do). God stops it before it starts.

Remember that the beast and the false prophet were cast into the lake of fire at the beginning of the thousand years (Revelation 19:20).

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 4: Revelation 20:7-10

February 12, 2025February 5, 2025 by atozmom, posted in BSF Revelation: The Hope 2024/2025

Summary of Revelation 20:7-10

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 4: Revelation 20:7-10

9a) Satan will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—and to gather them for battle.

b) Satan never gives up. He is always evil and always trying to destroy God. Because Satan gathers followers, man is evil, too.

10) Fire from heaven will devour Satan’s army, and Satan himself will be thrown into the lake of burning sulfur to be tormented day and night forever.

11a) You would think that people would believe in God after having Jesus reign for 1,000 years. But, no. This just shows how evil mankind really is. This shows me that I always must be close to God least my human nature takes over, too. I have to help others be close, too.

b) In so many ways. People want to do what they “feel” is good at the time and don’t care about the consequences. Some people thrive on drama rather than God’s peace. We must strive to do good and be good, but we have to want that.

c) Read God’s Word, pray, go to Bible study, surround myself with godly people, and continually strive to be like Jesus.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 4: Revelation 20:7-10

I love seeing Satan get what he deserves! Go, God! Yet, I hate seeing how mankind is innately evil and some still go against God. We need to be prayer warriors always for the lost.

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 4: Revelation 20:7-10

Some people during the Millenial and Jesus’ reign will only be outwardly conforming to God’s ways; they will never be committed to God. These are the people Satan will recruit.

After 1,000 years of perfection, man will still rebel. This shows that it’s our nature that causes sin, never God. We, at heart, are evil.

The rebellious will be those who survived the Great Tribulation and their descendants who don’t know God.

Gog and Magog here are symbols because these are prophetic enemies of Israel in Ezekiel 38-39.

Satan once again tries to destroy God’s people (what he always tries to do). God stops it before it starts.

Remember that the beast and the false prophet were cast into the lake of fire at the beginning of the thousand years (Revelation 19:20).

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 3: Revelation 20:4-6

February 11, 2025February 5, 2025 by atozmom, posted in BSF Revelation: The Hope 2024/2025

Summary of Revelation 20:4-6

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 3: Revelation 20:4-6

6a) They had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God. They were risen and reigned with Christ for the thousand-year period.

b) God is good and just, and He rewards those who serve Him.

7) The first resurrection is the raising of all believers. This takes place in various stages. This is before the second resurrection where the wicked will be judged by God. The second resurrection is the raising of the unbelievers. The Millenial kingdom divides these two resurrections. Those who have done what is good will share in it.

8a) The second death (that is eternal damnation to hell).

b) “The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.”

c) It gives me such hope that I will live again forever with Jesus.

d) It gives me the strength to get through my days.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 3: Revelation 20:4-6

Such powerful news that believers will rise again and avoid the second death. Praise be to God and Jesus!

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 3: Revelation 20:4-6

Great explanation on the first and second resurrections HERE

Those given authority to judge could be the 24 elders (Revelation 4:4), the apostles (Matthew 19:28), or the saints (1 Corinthians 6:2-3).

These people reign with Jesus while Satan is bound.

These people are those God resurrects before the Tribulation and the martyrs and those who come out of the Tribulation alive.

Fun Fact: The New Testament uses the word resurrection 40 times, which refers to the physical resurrection every time except in Luke 2:34.

The righteous will rise in phases:

Christ rose first
The “many”
The church
Tribulation saints
Old Testament saints

All of the righteous rise before the wicked and before the Millennium.

The second death here means separation from Christ.

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 2: Revelation 20:1-3

February 10, 2025February 5, 2025 by atozmom, posted in BSF Revelation: The Hope 2024/2025

Summary of Revelation 20:1-3

An angel bound Satan for 1,000 years, throwing him into the Abyss (aka hell). Then, he’ll be set free for a short time.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 2: Revelation 20:1-3

3a) John saw an angel coming down from heaven. He held the key to the Abyss and a great chain. He had the power to bind Satan.

b) Satan will be set free after the 1,000 years for a short time.

4) God has control over Satan and all of His enemies. They only act because God gives them permission to do so. God is sovereign over all.

5a) Satan only acts with God’s permission. Satan tells lies to deceive people. He blinds unbelievers so that they cannot see God. Satan is always looking to make us sin.

b) It increases my confidence in God’s power knowing God is in control of all, including Satan and all evil. I know that one day Satan and evil will be no more and that is encouraging in a world full of sin.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 2: Revelation 20:1-3

Great lesson about how God is in control of everything, even evil. We must remember that God does not allow us to be tempted more than we can handle, as we saw with Job. In God is all strength to resist evil and sin.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 2: Revelation 20:1-3

Why does God allow Satan and evil in this world? Because Satan serves God’s purposes.

Satan is the ultimate deceiver. Our best weapon against deceit and lies is God’s Word.

We know that Satan is not currently bound because there is evil and sin in the world. In addition, Peter said that Satan is free still (1 Peter 5:8).

The 1,000 years is a Millennium. During this time:

Israel will be the leading nation (Isaiah 2:1-3, Ezekiel 17:22-24).
Jesus will rule the earth (Isaiah 2:1-5).
There will be no more war (Isaiah 2:1-5)
Our relationship with animals will change Genesis 9:2-3 (Isaiah 11:6-9).
David will reign again (Isaiah 55:3-5, Jeremiah 30:4-11, Ezekiel 34:23-31, Ezekiel 37:21-28, Hosea 3:5).
God will rule (Zechariah 13:1-9).
God will be preeminent (Zechariah 13:1-9).
There will be a new temple (Ezekiel 40-48, Ezekiel 37:26-28, Amos 9:11, Ezekiel 20:39-44).
Saints will be on earth (Luke 19:11-27, Revelation 20:4-6, Revelation 2:26-28; 3:12,22, 1 Corinthians 6:2-3).

So why 1,000 years?

The Millennium will give Jesus a chance to show his glory and show man’s true nature without Satan around. It will show the true power and preeminence of God.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 25, Day 5: John 19:28-30

February 22, 2024February 16, 2024 by atozmom, posted in BSF John's Gospel: The Truth 2023/2024

Summary of John 19:28-30

Jesus asked for something to drink. Once he had drunk, he said, “It is finished,” and died.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 25, Day 5: John 19:28-30

11) His work of dying on the cross to save all of humanity from our sins.

12a) Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

b) He went to the cross willingly to die for us, and he gave up his life; no one took it from him.

13a) It means all of our sins are forgiven, and we will have eternal life next to God, the Father in heaven. We will be righteous and justified. We will be free from sin and eternal death

b) It means everything. Everything I do is for Him, and when my time comes, I’ll worship the Lord forever.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 25, Day 5: John 19:28-30

I love how every step Jesus took on this earth was for us. Amazing!

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 25, Day 5: John 19:28-30

Jesus’ throat was dry, and he wanted to speak once more before he gave up his life. He had turned down drink before on the cross (Mark 15:23).

When you thirst, you thirst for Jesus.

“It is finished” is one word in Greek “tetelestai”. The power of one word.

Here, God laid down all of man’s sin on His Son. Christ bore it perfectly.

This was victory.

Jesus bows his head in peace as we see elsewhere in the Bible (Matthew 8:20; Luke 9:28)

Jesus gave up his life; no one took it from him.

This was the defining moment in all of history.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 25, Day 4: John 19:25-27

February 21, 2024February 16, 2024 by atozmom, posted in BSF John's Gospel: The Truth 2023/2024

Summary of John 19:25-27

Jesus spoke to John to tell him to care for his mother, who was at the foot of the cross, along with his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 25, Day 4: John 19:25-27

9a) Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene and the disciple whom he loved (John).

b) Jesus never thought about himself. Here, he ensures his mother’s care by entrusting her to John.

c) Knowing how God is, His character, and His great love for me helps me endure hardship.

10) Always put others first because they may be suffering, too.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 25, Day 4: John 19:25-27

Love how women are tending to Our Lord and Savior and how Jesus cares for everyone here. I love how we can care for others who are not our blood and how Jesus calls us to do so.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 25, Day 4: John 19:25-27

Can you imagine how Mary felt, seeing the baby she born being tortured and crucified?

Mary has support from others who loved Jesus: Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene. We see these two faithful women again at the tomb of Jesus’s resurrection.

John referred to himself in this way 4 times in his gospel (John 13:23, 19:26, 21:7, 21:20).

We also know it was John because he tells us he was at the crucifixion (John 19:35).

Bible scholars say Jesus did not call Mary “mother” here so as not to cause her even more pain and suffering.

We are unsure why Jesus chose John to care for his mother when Mary had other children. We do know that John will outlive everyone. John was the only disciple that we know of that was at the crucifixion. This could be honoring him.

“Here is your mother” signifies the new relationship John and Mary would have.