Pericope: John 3:1-17Focus Statment: Jesus came to bring about a change in the hearts and lives of everyone in the world; not to judge but to save.Word Study:  https://www.blueletterbible.org/niv/jhn/3/1/s_1000001CEBNIVNRSVThere was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a Jewish leader. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God, for no one could do these miraculous signs that you do unless God is with him.”3 Jesus answered, “I assure you, unl...

Pericope: John 15:9-17 Personal Commentary:CEBNRSVNIV9 “As the Father loved me, I too have loved you. Remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. 11 I have said these things to you so that my joy will be in you and your joy will be complete. 12 This is my commandment: love each other just as I have loved you. 13 No one has greater love than to give up one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my fri...