The Unchanging Word is studying through the Gospel of John. We are in John chapter 2: 13-25.

After showing His glory in Cana of Galilee of transforming the water into wine, and spending a short time in Capernaum, we next see Jesus in Jerusalem in the temple.

In our study today, Dr. Mitchell makes the observation that the Passover of the Lord had degenerated into a commercial holiday. Jesus demonstrated his authority and power making a clean sweep of the His father's house driving out those who were selling animals for sacrifice, people making merchandise of the things of God.

Jesus makes mention of His coming resurrection and his disciples did not understand His Words till after He was raised from the dead. Sometimes it takes time before we remember and believe God's Word doesn't it?

So, let's turn in our Bible to John 2:13. Here is Dr. Mitchell.

Our study in the Gospel of John starts today in chapter two beginning at verse one here on the Unchanging Word.

In this chapter, Dr. Mitchell gives us a short overview of 11 Names of Jesus as found in John chapter one.

He points out that the Spirit of God always uses the right words and right titles and the right name in His revelation of Jesus the Son of God. Dr. Mitchell tells us that the name Jesus is used some 247 times in this Gospel.

Now beginning in Chapter 2, we will be looking at Jesus' first sign, or miracle which He did to manifest His glory and the disciples believe in Jesus as the Messiah of God. Jesus blessed a marriage in Cana of Galilee byattending it and then blessed it by doing His first miracle of transforming water into wine.

Let's turn in our Bible to the Gospel of John chapter 2. Here is Dr. Mitchell.

The Unchanging Word bible study continues in the Gospel of John chapter one. We are looking at verses 35-51.

In this passage we look upon the Lamb of God. We see the person of the Son of God, Jesus Himself.

Just as John the Baptist did with his disciples would you be able to point others to the Saviour so they may follow Him?

Please notice the two ways the disciples came to Jesus. One way is when one is pointed to Jesus by someone else, and the other is when Jesus Himself finds and calls one to follow Him.

Notice too, that Jesus finds Philip and calls him to follow Him, then Philip turns around and announces that he had found Jesus. As it is written, both are true.

With your Bible open to John 1:35 to begin, let's listen to our teacher Dr. Mitchell.

The Unchanging Word brings you the study of the Gospel of John, chapter 1:28-34.

We are hearing what the Apostle John records of John the Baptist. We hear what this man says about Jesus. He calls Him the Lamb of God.

Dr.Mitchell points out that this Lamb of God takes away the sin of the world, not just the sin of Israel, but the sin of the world. The emphasis being on the work of Christ and why He came.

This title of Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God is used only by the Apostle John. This title is found in this Gospel as well as in the book of the Revelation some 28 times.

Dr. Mitchell shares two reasons as to why John came baptizing.

So with your Bible open, turn with us to John 1:28. Here is Dr. Mitchell.

We are in the Gospel of John 1:19-27 here on the Unchanging Word Bible study.

In these verses, John the Baptist is giving a witness to the Jews from Jerusalem. They were full of questions about who this baptizer was. They ask him 5 times who he was. He answered them each time. His focus was still on the divine Son of God when he said, " I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness. Make straight the way of the Lord, as Isaiah the prophet says."

Dr. Mitchell brings out the heart of this man, John the Baptist as we study this passage. We are challenged as to what does Jesus Christ mean you and to me. Our service for the Lord is the outflow of our worship of Him.

Let's turn in our Bibles to John 1:19 with our teacher, Dr. Mitchell.

The Unchanging Word broadcast is in the Gospel of John 1:15-18 for this study.

Dr. Mitchell brings to our attention some things about John the Baptist. John's focus was on the saviour and he puts Him in the forefront of his testimony. John the Baptist was declaring that our Lord was pre-existent and therefore he was worshipping Him.

Dr. Mitchell point us to the fact that all we know about God is what we know about Jesus Christ. And all we know about Jesus, is what we know of the Word of God.

This is why the Unchanging Word is bringing these Bible studies to you here. Our desire is that you may come to know and continue to grow in the love and knowledge of our great God and saviour, Jesus Christ.

Turn with us in your Bible to the Gospel of John 1:15.

Here is our teacher, Dr. Mitchell.

The Unchanging Word continues our study in the Gospel of John 1:12-17.

In this study, Dr. Mitchell brings to our attention the fact that this Gospel, written by the apostle John, is the only one who refers to Jesus as the only begotten Son of God. And this refers to Jesus' Deity. Dr. Mitchell goes on to compare the phrases the apostle Paul uses to refer to Jesus as well..

We then are reintroduced to John the Baptist who declares that Jesus Christ existed before himself even though Jesus was born after John the Baptist.

He also says that all our spiritual needs are met in Jesus Christ for of His fulness we have all received, grace upon grace. This grace is quite different that the law given by Moses.

Turn with us to John 1:12 to begin our study with our teacher, Dr. Mitchell.

On the Unchanging Word Bible broadcast, we are studying through the Gospel of John.

In this lesson we are looking at John 1:12-13, "But as many as received Him, to them he gave the authority to become the children of God, to them that believe on His name."

This portion of Scripture speaks of the reality that men and women can receive the Lord Jesus. Receiving Him means that the person believes in His name, that is they believe that Jesus is Deity, that He is in fact God, God come in the flesh, that He is the Christ of God.

Dr. Mitchell points out that being born of God comes through hearing the Word of God. Being born of God comes from believing on His name. Being born of God one becomes like the one of whom he is born.

Let's turn in our Bible to John 1:12 with our teacher, Dr. Mitchell.