John 10–13 Devotional Guide — LifePoint Students Bible Reading Plan

Main message: John 10–13 mark a turning point in Jesus’ ministry, revealing both his divinity and his humanity as he protects, loves, and prepares his people for the path to the cross; the chapters call Christians to embody Jesus’ humble, self-giving love.

Key points:

• John 10: Jesus is the good shepherd and the door—he protects, provides for, and claims unity with the Father, prompting both belief and hostile rejection.
• John 11: The story of Lazarus displays Jesus’ humanity and love for his friends and demonstrates his power over death.
• John 12: Mary’s anointing highlights worship; the triumphal entry shows Jesus’ kingship expressed in humility and elicits mixed responses from the crowd.
• John 13: In the upper room Jesus washes feet, foretells Peter’s betrayal, and gives a new commandment to love one another as he has loved us.
• The section prepares readers to follow Jesus’ example of sacrificial love and to reckon with the coming crucifixion.

Scriptures mentioned: John 10, John 11, John 12, John 13