Johannine theme trail

Receiving and Coming to Jesus

Faith is repeatedly pictured as receiving, coming, hearing, drinking, eating, following, and remaining.

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How the theme develops

  1. The prologue contrasts refusal and reception.
  2. Jesus exposes Scripture study that will not come for life.
  3. Bread and water invitations describe faith's dependence.
  4. Jesus promises to come again and receive His own.

Key passages

  • John 1:11-13
  • John 5:40
  • John 6:35-40
  • John 7:37-38
  • John 14:3

What it reveals about Jesus

Jesus gives Himself and receives those the Father gives Him.

Old Testament background

Isaiah 55:1-3

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