One Chapter One Thought will be taking a brief break until Pastor Chris is back from his sabbatical on August 18. Stay tuned! 

Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep. He claims unity with the Father, leading to more attempts to arrest Him.For more resources to help your Bible reading:

Jesus heals a man born blind, and the miracle sparks a controversy. The healed man boldly testifies about Jesus, while the religious leaders reject him. Jesus reveals Himself as the Son of Man.For more resources to help your Bible readin...

Jesus forgives a woman caught in adultery and declares, “I am the light of the world.” He debates with the religious leaders, calling them to the truth and warning of judgment for unbelief.For more resources to help your Bible reading: <...

Jesus teaches at the Feast of Tabernacles and faces growing opposition. He calls people to believe in Him and promises living water (the Holy Spirit) to those who do. Division arises about His identity.For more resources to help your Bib...

Jesus feeds 5,000 people and walks on water. He teaches that He is the Bread of Life and that those who come to Him will never hunger. Many struggle with His teaching and turn away.For more resources to help your Bible reading:

Jesus heals a lame man at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath, provoking controversy. He teaches that He is equal with God and has authority to give life and judge.For more resources to help your Bible reading:

Jesus speaks with a Samaritan woman at a well, offering her living water. Many Samaritans believe in Him. He heals a royal official’s son from a distance, demonstrating His power and compassion.For more resources to help your Bible readi...

Jesus teaches Nicodemus that no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born again. He reveals God's love in sending His Son to save the world. John the Baptist declares that Jesus must increase, and he must decrease.For more reso...

Jesus performs His first miracle by turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana, revealing His glory. He then clears the temple in Jerusalem, showing His authority and zeal for God’s house.For more resources to help your Bible reading: ...

John introduces Jesus as the eternal Word who was with God and is God. Jesus, the true light, comes into the world and gives the right to become children of God to all who believe in Him. John the Baptist testifies about Jesus, and Jesus begins...

Peter exhorts church leaders to shepherd the flock humbly and faithfully. He urges all believers to be humble, watchful, and firm in faith because the devil seeks to destroy. He ends with a reminder that after suffering, God will restore and st...

Peter encourages believers to live for God’s will, not human desires, especially in the face of suffering. He reminds them that suffering for Christ is a blessing and a way to glorify God. He urges them to love one another deeply, serve faithfu...

Peter offers instructions for Christian conduct in marriage and in the broader community, emphasizing humility and peace. He encourages believers to respond to suffering with hope and to be ready to explain their faith gently and respectfully. ...

Peter urges believers to grow spiritually, describing them as living stones being built into a spiritual house. He calls them a chosen people and instructs them to live honorably among unbelievers. He also gives guidance on submitting to author...

Peter opens by praising God for the living hope believers have through Christ’s resurrection. He encourages them to rejoice even in trials, knowing their faith is being refined. He calls them to holiness in response to God’s grace and reminds t...

John writes to Gaius, commending him for his faithfulness and hospitality to traveling Christian workers. He warns against Diotrephes, a prideful leader who rejects authority and refuses to welcome others. John also praises Demetrius as someone...

John writes to “the elect lady and her children,” likely a church and its members, encouraging them to walk in truth and love. He warns against deceivers who deny that Jesus came in the flesh and instructs the church not to welcome or support f...

John explains that faith in Jesus as the Son of God is the foundation of victory over the world. He affirms the testimony of God about His Son and the assurance of eternal life. He encourages confident prayer and concludes with a warning to kee...

John instructs believers to test the spirits to discern truth from error. He emphasizes that love is the defining mark of those who know God because God is love. Believers can have confidence in God’s love and should reflect it by loving others...

John describes the incredible love of God in making believers His children. He contrasts the children of God with the children of the devil, emphasizing that a true child of God does not persist in sin and loves others. Love is shown through ac...

John encourages believers not to sin, but assures them that if they do, Jesus is their advocate. He calls them to obey God’s commands and love others as proof of knowing Him. He warns against loving the world and false teachers (antichrists), u...

John opens by affirming that he and others were eyewitnesses of Jesus—the Word of Life. He writes so that believers may have fellowship with God and one another. He emphasizes that God is light, and walking in the light involves confessing sin ...

Paul urges believers to be submissive to authorities, kind, and peaceable, reminding them of the transformation God brought through His mercy and the washing of regeneration. He warns against divisive people and unprofitable controversies and c...

Paul instructs Titus to teach what aligns with sound doctrine. He gives guidance for different groups in the church—older men and women, younger people, and slaves—urging them to live godly lives. He explains that God’s grace teaches believers ...