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10/9/16
John 6:52-59

SUMMARY: The people were (yet again) very confused by what Jesus was saying. They started arguing among themselves. Jesus helped them understand by telling them that his flesh and blood is the way to have eternal life.

LIFE APPLICATION: I should have patience like Jesus. Even as people were arguing, he stayed calm and spoke. I need to be able to stay in control of a situation like that.

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10/9/16
John 6:41-51

SUMMARY: People started questioning Jesus because they knew his father and mother. Jesus tells them to not think about that, and only think of what the Scriptures say. He tells them that anyone who believes in him will have eternal life.

LIFE APPLICATION: This applies to my life because sometimes I can doubt things like the crowd. I can be negative on my outlook of situations. I have to remember to stay focused on my goals and not dwell on negatives.

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10/9/16
John 6:28-40

SUMMARY: The people asked Jesus what they could do for God. Jesus simply answered to believe in the once he sent, but the crowd wants miracles performed. Jesus explained to them that it was God who gave the people bread, not Moses.

LIFE APPLICATION: I have to remember the source for things I receive. Just as Jesus explained to the people, there is a true will for everyone. I must be mindful of the real miracle, not just exciting ones at the moment.

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10/9/16
John 6:22-27

SUMMARY: Jesus started gaining a lot of popularity. People would travel around just to find out where he was. Even as Jesus was gaining fame, he still took the time to explain his father's message to all.

LIFE APPLICATION: Jesus knew the people were just coming to him because of his miracles, yet he remained kind to them. I must have this humble patience with everyone. It could really help others.

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10/9/16
John 6:16-21

SUMMARY: After this whole event, the group was going to leave. The disciples waited by the boat for a while, but when Jesus didn't come they just left him. Jesus didn't get mad though. He just walked on water to them and they were amazed.

LIFE APPLICATION: Jesus told the disciples to not be afraid. They listened to him and were amazed by him. I have to make sure to not be afraid of things happening sometimes, or else I may miss out.

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10/9/16
John 6:8-15

SUMMARY: Andrew spoke up for Philip and said a young boy only had two fish and five loaves of bread. Jesus then told everyone to sit down, and he blessed the fish and bread. Somehow that fed all the huge amount of people and everyone was satisfied.

LIFE APPLICATION: I do not know how to apply this story to my life but I will say that it is interesting. The bible does not say how Jesus performed the miracle, it just happened. I think it is really cool how he fed everyone there.

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10/9/16
John 6:1-7

SUMMARY: Jesus and his disciples all went to Galilee. They attracted a lot of people because of all the miracles Jesus was performing, so the hill was extremely crowded. Jesus then tested Philip about food and bread.

LIFE APPLICATION: Even though Philip failed the test from Jesus, he still holds an example. I should not be so stressed and worried as Philip was. I have to have faith that things will work themselves out.

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10/9/16
John 5:41-47

SUMMARY: Jesus was speaking to others who came to him. He did not approve because they rejected him when he came in his father's name. They have no honor and respect for God.

LIFE APPLICATION: I have to make sure to respect who I am talking to. Parents and teachers deserve tons of respect from students. I have to honor those older than me.

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Wired: Chapter 9

SUMMARY: This chapter was about the actions we can take for God. Verbal and physical praise are great forms of worship. With everything we say and do, we must worship him.

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Wired: Chapter 8

SUMMARY: This chapter said that everything happens through Jesus. That is how we worship, and it's all an honor that we can do it through Jesus. In response, we have to always make sure to give him the most worship.

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Wired: Chapter 7

SUMMARY: This chapter described all that God does for us and what we can do in return. All our decisions must be made with his regard in mind. We have to give God our everything all the time.

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Wired: Chapter 6

SUMMARY: This chapter described God being infinite. Not only that, but God is trying to call us nearer to him. We have to praise God for who he is and praise him in everything.

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Wired: Chapter 5

SUMMARY: This chapter spent a lot of time explaining the actual act of worship. The term was defined and described in the ways it is used in our daily life. We have to discover what is most important in our lives and potentially make adjustments.

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Wired: Chapter 4

SUMMARY: God loves us very much and values us highly. Since he wants us to worship him, he wants us to be who we truly are with him. We don't have to use elaborate words to talk to him. God provided us with the cross to draw inspiration and hope.

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Wired: Chapter 3

SUMMARY: This chapter is about the importance of worship because of God's involvement. God is giant and limitless, and wants us to worship him above everything else. We have to make the choice in what we will worship. We become like what we worship.

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John 5:30-40

SUMMARY: Jesus explains that he can do nothing without God. Since God sent him, he rules over him. He also explains that John the Baptist was correct.

LIFE APPLICATION: Sometimes things don't work out the way we wish them to. However, we have to be like Jesus by trying our hardest to work it out. This is just like how he was explaining to all the people how God sent him.

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John 5:24-29

SUMMARY: Jesus is telling people how to attain eternal life. He says no one can get it without believing in Jesus. He explains that he is the God-sent son of man.

LIFE APPLICATION: Even if things seem difficult to understand sometimes, I still have to try. Jesus explained to the people how to get eternal life, so I have to be a good listener as well. Sometimes it's better to listen than speak.

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John 5:16-23

SUMMARY: Jewish leaders were starting to get really angry at Jesus. Jesus had to explain his Father's rules. If God is always working, then Jesus is always working.

LIFE APPLICATION: Sometimes, people want to see you fail. Just as the Jewish leaders did, people may question you to watch you crash and burn. I must remember to hold my own in those times of uncertainty.

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John 5:10-15

SUMMARY: Some Jewish leaders had some issues with the sick man carrying his mat. However, the man stood up for what he thought was right and defended Jesus. The Jewish leaders ended up finding out who Jesus was.

LIFE APPLICATION: I should be as bold as the healed man. He straight up told the leaders that he could carry his mat because a man told him to. Since Jesus helped him, he helped Jesus by spreading his name,

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John 5:1-9

SUMMARY: Jesus traveled around and found a pool of very sick people. Jesus took the time to talk to a very sick man. He then told the man to get up and walk, and the man was healed.

LIFE APPLICATION: I can learn patience from Jesus. When he saw the sick man, he didn't just move on. I should make sure to take time for others.

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John 4:46-54

SUMMARY: Jesus traveled around and was begged by a sick man to heal his son. Jesus became frustrated because it seemed that people only believed he was a miracle worker. Jesus eventually healed the boy.

LIFE APPLICATION: Even though Jesus hesitated when asked to heal the boy, he still followed through. I have to make sure to follow through with who I truly am in my life. People will respect me more if I do this.

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John 4:43-45

SUMMARY: After two days, Jesus moved on to Galilee.  The people accepted him. They loved his work in Jerusalem, so they took him in with open arms.

LIFE APPLICATION: I need to remember to be open to others. The people of Galilee took in Jesus immediately. That is how I should be open to other people and their ideas.

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John 4:39-42

SUMMARY: The Samaritan villagers believed the woman immediately. However, they begged Jesus to stay so that they could witness for themselves. He proved himself to them and they all believed.

LIFE APPLICATION: Even though I am naturally a very open person. I love the attitude of these people. Even though they believed the woman, they wanted to hear directly from him.

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John 4:31-38

SUMMARY: Jesus goes on to the disciples about having his own kind of special food. His nourishment comes from God in heaven. The disciples do not fully understand this concept.

LIFE APPLICATION: I need to be like Jesus when it comes to planting and harvesting. Just as I try to instill good character in this year's freshmen, I am trying to plant in them my ideas of life. Always be kind to others, and love life for what it is.

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John 4:27-30

SUMMARY: The disciples came back and were confused as to why Jesus was talking to the Samaritan woman. The woman then left them some water jars. After all of that, she went to her village and told everyone of the Messiah.

LIFE APPLICATION: The news of the Messiah was a huge encouragement to the people. I should do what the Samaritan woman did and spread good news. People become uplifted by good news.

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John 4:16-26

SUMMARY: Jesus asks for the woman's husband. Then, he tells her personal things about her previous husbands and the woman believes that he is a prophet. Finally, he tells her that he is the Messiah.

LIFE APPLICATION: The Samaritan woman is a great example of an active person. She is open, accepting, and not shy about questions. I strive to have that freedom.

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John 4:10-15

SUMMARY: Jesus explains to the Samaritan woman that he has the "living water". He says that his water will make her grow thirsty again. She begs him for this living water.

LIFE APPLICATION: Again, I cannot really comprehend this and apply it to my life because I am not a Christian. However, I can applaud the woman for being so accepting towards Jesus. She barely knew him, yet was so open to his ideas.

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John 4:1-9

SUMMARY: One day, Jesus decided to go back to Galilee. Jesus had to then pass through Samaria. He stopped for a rest and was so thirsty that he asked a local for a drink of water.

LIFE APPLICATION: Even though Jesus knew he and the woman were enemies, he still asked her for water. I can apply this to my life by having this boldness. No matter what, I will stay true to myself and be audacious in my life.

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John 3:31-36

SUMMARY: Jesus is so above us because of his heavenly being. Since he is  sent from God and knows God's words, we need to model ourselves after him. No one can get into heaven besides going through Jesus.

LIFE APPLICATION: Even though I do not believe in  a heaven, Jesus said that no one can go there unless it's through him. Christians must therefore accept Jesus into their hearts to become close with him. If not, God will apparently judge you under harsh punishment.

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John 3:22-30

SUMMARY: Jesus spent some time bonding with his disciples by traveling and baptizing people in his name. John is asked about Jesus' validity in baptizing people and there is some controversy. John remains true to his Lord by saying that he was only there to prepare the way for Jesus.

LIFE APPLICATION: Just like John and Jesus were great companions, we need to be great companions to others as well. I need to make sure to love and respect my friends just as John did to Jesus. They only want the best for us, so I must be my best for those who care about me.

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John 3:19-21

SUMMARY: This short passage is basically saying that people will be people. God is light, but people will still turn to dark because they are evil. Our free will allows us to choose which side we're on.

LIFE APPLICATION: If you do good things and treat others right, God says you will be more like Jesus. Therefore, you will want to turn towards the light. But if you are a dark person and do bad things, there is no way for you to come more towards God.

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8/29/16
Wired: Chapter Two

SUMMARY: This chapter was about Paul in Athens. He was fascinated by all of the gods in the major city, especially the unknown god. Giglio tied in this idea with his thought that God is near us at every moment. Just as people seek God, God seek people just as much.

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Jesus said many things that seemed impossible at the time but they all came to pass but sometimes they were cryptic. Even the disciples didn't always understand what He was getting at. In this passage He's referring to Himself. He is the temple that will be destroyed and raised again in 3 days.

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Very good observation Sydney and nice inclusion of a fruit of the spirit.  Patience is something we almost never regret.  Nicodemus needed help understanding truth as do we all.  Sometimes we have to wrestle with it to discern what it is.

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Jesus did for us what we could not do for ourselves. He took the penalty for the sin of all those who trust Him. His blood was sinless blood and that was the only way (read Hebrews 9:22). On the doctrine of hell...does God send us there? Or do we send ourselves?

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Good summary. Most people think worship is singing or church music but it doesn't necessarily have anything to do with faith or Christianity. Worship is the attention we show to that which we most desire. What occupies all of our passion, time thought, energy, etc... THAT is what we worship

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It would be interesting to know all that Mary had seen since she raised HIm from a baby. He was 30 years old in this story. No telling how many miracles she'd seen Him do or wise things she'd heard Him say. It's apparent here that she knew there was an authority to Him.

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Something a lot of people don't know is that Jesus was most likely an educated Rabbi of the highest order. This explains why so many followed Him at the drop of a hat. It's good that you realize your parents have your best interest at heart. Even though you may not always agree with them, you know they love you and they would never intentionally lead you wrong. For the Christian, this is the hope we have in Jesus and in Scripture.

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Or complete surrender to God...(insert winking emoji) We all have much to learn

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It's great to know what we believe and why we believe it. If what I believe is not true I want to know. If what I believe is true I want to know why it is credible.

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8/26/16
John 3:13-18

WHAT: This explains how Jesus is the Son of Man. He came down from heaven, and is the only person to do so and live on earth. God loves us so much that he sent his son for us.

LIFE APPLICATION: If you love something, you must let it go. God loved us so much that he sent Jesus. In return, God says we have to love him or else we will be judged severely and go to hell.

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8/26/16
John 3:1-12

WHAT: Nicdemus questions Jesus about the kingdom of God. Jesus explains about being born again, but Nicodemus does not understand. Jesus becomes frustrated that a renowned Jewish leader does not understand neither earthly nor heavenly things.

LIFE APPLICATION: Even if things are hard to understand at first, we must persevere. Jesus took the time to explain these concepts to Nicodemus, so I have to remember to be patient with people. Patience is a fruit of the spirit.

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8/26/16
John 2:23-25

WHAT: Jesus went to the Passover Festival in Jerusalem. He performed many signs for the people and gained believers. Jesus knew their hearts the entire time.

LIFE APPLICATION: Sometimes things amaze us so much at first that it's hard to think about anything else. However, we shouldn't be so trusting at first because some people may not have good intentions. Just like Jesus, we should not come at people with open arms sometimes because of our human nature.

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8/26/16
John 2:13-22

WHAT: Jesus went into the temple in Jerusalem, but was astonished that it was turned into a market. He became very angry and flipped tables. He told his disciples to destroy the temple and he will build it back in three days.

LIFE APPLICATION: The disciples were very doubtful at first. It took forty-six years to build the temple, and now Jesus said he would raise it up in three days? Sometimes we must trust someone even if it seems impossible.

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8/22/16
Wired: Chapter One

SUMMARY: This chapter is all about worship. Giglio really explains how we "worship" things on a daily basis, even if we do not notice it. In relation, he says that the reason we're so good at worshiping things is because we were made in God's image. We were created with the sole purpose of giving God praise, and everyone should utilize that power.

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8/19/16
John 2:1-12

WHAT: Jesus was with his mother and disciples at a wedding, when the wine ran out. He performed the miracle of turning water into wine and amazed everyone. The best part was that the wine he made was the best wine the guests had ever had.

LIFE APPLICATION: Jesus' mother told his servants to do whatever he wanted. This kind of obedience is something I look up to. Those people just listened to him from the beginning, no matter what.

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8/19/16
John 1:43-51

WHAT: All Jesus had to say was "follow me" and Philip dropped everything. Other men joined Jesus after hearing his truth. No one really asked questions, they just trusted their Teacher.

LIFE APPLICATION: This story reminds me of my parents. Many times I just have to trust that they have my best interest in heart and go along with my normal life. I cannot raise myself, so I need to continue having faith in them and their parenting decisions.

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8/19/16
John 1:35-42

WHAT: John is describing how the disciples came into knowing Jesus. Without question, they followed him. They spent an entire day with him and devoted themselves to this new Rabbi.

LIFE APPLICATION: We can learn from the disciples by not asking too many questions. Even though I may act like I know everything sometimes, I also know that maybe it is in my best interest to keep my mouth shut. Wonderful things may be found in the wake of complete surrender to self.

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8/19/16
John 1:29-34

WHAT: John the Baptist saw Jesus and knew immediately that he was the one whom God was supposed to send. John saw the Holy Spirit as a dove land on Jesus, and knew that he was the Chosen One. John testified all of this as his truth.

LIFE APPLICATION: Just as John felt more than confident that Jesus was the Lamb of God, I also have that sense of confidence with things I am sure about. I know what I like, I know what I believe, and so on. Even if things may seem unbelievable, do not be afraid to stand up and testify for what you believe in.

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It's always good to listen to what others say even if it upsets you. Listen to what they say and then ask yourself, "Does what they say make sense? Is it true? Does it line up with the Bible?" People who really care about us don't always tell us what we want to hear. John the Baptist was preaching truth out of love...but it upset people. Jesus said this would happen. The word of God is like a two edged sword (check out Hebrews 4:12). Good job Sydney

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That is a good word Sydney. People, even those we are closest to, will fail and disappoint us. And at times we will fail them but we know that Jesus never fails. From Him we learn the value of perseverance, unconditional love and forgiveness.

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Good application Sydney.  Lies always catch up to us anyway and inevitably make our lives worse.  Some thought John was weird.  I guess he was in the eyes of society but God's Word teaches us that we are to be a people "set apart" for Him (1 Peter 2:9). John was more concerned with doing God's will than what people thought. That's a good example to follow.

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8/12/16
John 1:19-28

WHAT: John answers the people truthfully about if he is the Messiah. He tells him he is not a prophet, but just a speaker of Jesus. He also baptizes many people.

LIFE APPLICATION: It is much better to tell the truth than lie. John could have gotten popularity by telling others he was the savior, but he listened to God. John told people to prepare themselves for Jesus, who would be so much greater than him for all people.

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8/12/16
John 1:14-18

WHAT: John is saying how important the Bible is. God wants us to be involved in the bible because he says it is the truth. John is also telling people how important Jesus is.

LIFE APPLICATION: In life, we have to sometimes listen to people even if we may not agree with them. Even if our parents sound unreasonable, they are probably right because they know us so well. John is telling people this same thing, except about trusting God about the Messiah

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8/12/16
John 1:11-13

WHAT: John is describing Jesus. His own people did not receive him, but those who did got the love of God. Those who believed in his name became children of God regardless of anything about them.

LIFE APPLICATION: This applies to my life because sometimes your own family can make you upset, just like God's children forsake Jesus. God will love those who stick by Jesus through everything. Even if your family disappoints you, we must move on from that and love them anyway.