John 11:5-6 Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. 6 So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days. There are some moments in life that you know you must be some place, to be with a certain person. Lives aren’t filled with these moments. ForContinue reading “Two More Days – John 11:5-6”
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Inventor VS Customer – John 10:36
John 10:36 What about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why do you accuse me of blasphemy because I say, ‘I am God’s Son’? In past generations there was a catch phrase that captured the thinking of advertisers and retail establishments. “The Customer is alwaysContinue reading “Inventor VS Customer – John 10:36”
Social Pressure – John 9:22
John 9:22 His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders, who already had decided that anyone who acknowledged that Jesus was the Messiah would be put out of the synagogue. We certainly live in an age when social pressures are great, and the consequences of fighting against those pressures are evenContinue reading “Social Pressure – John 9:22”
Stoning – John 8:59
John 8:59 At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds. Let’s talk about a “cancel culture.” I remember when TV shows got canceled, their ratings didn’t bring in enough profit for the broadcast companies. They simply chose to not make any more seasons ofContinue reading “Stoning – John 8:59”
Divisions! – John 7:43
John 7:43 Thus the people were divided because of Jesus. We sometimes think that our current divisions are unique or much worse than they were in the past. We too often have a limited view of history, choosing to forget or are unaware of the turmoil of the past generations. We want so desperately toContinue reading “Divisions! – John 7:43”
Super Bread – John 6:14
John 6:14 After the people saw the sign Jesus performed, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” Some things that happen in the world are very hard to explain in terms that a ‘rational’ person would accept. Some people dismiss anything that they can’t understand, orContinue reading “Super Bread – John 6:14”
What Is Written – John 5:47
John 5:47 “But since you do not believe what he wrote, how are you going to believe what I say?” If you don’t know, I love the Scriptures. They are a source of life and understanding for me. They bring great comfort and increasing wisdom to my life. They also introduced me to the Author ofContinue reading “What Is Written – John 5:47”
At His Word – John 4:50
John 4:50 “Go,” Jesus replied, “your son will live.” The man took Jesus at his word and departed. We all trust the word of someone else. Just listen to the news and the opinion polls these days. Almost everything is believed by someone. Things don’t have to be grounded in facts at all, and theyContinue reading “At His Word – John 4:50”
Solution – John 3:36
John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them. In the board game, Monopoly, there is a property that is cherished by almost everyone. It is not Park Place, the most expensive real estate on the board, although gettingContinue reading “Solution – John 3:36”
Editorial Note – John 2:22
John 2:22 After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken. There used to be a time when books were written with footnotes, end notes, and marginal comments. Some texts even had special symbols that would be placedContinue reading “Editorial Note – John 2:22”
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