Reading the gospel account as shared by John is reading of Jesus in continued contention with the Jews. They express an adamant refusal to acknowledge who He is and preferred stance of seeking to undermine Him through ridicule and then blatantly looking to get rid of Him through violent means. Chapter 10 is typical of their […]
Read More The Word in John: 10 – ShepherdgateThe encounter of Jesus with the Jews in this chapter is fascinating. In a way it’s a bit like children bickering – the Jews accuse Jesus of being demon possessed, Jesus responds by calling them children of the devil. “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will […]
Read More The Word In John: 8 – The Light and the Son? Who Do You Think You Are?This is the Messiah. No, he’s not the Messiah because he doesn’t tick this box. How can he do all these things and not be the Messiah? How can he come from there and be the Messiah? I believe you are the Messiah and I will follow you! I believe you are not the Messiah […]
Read More The Word In John: 7 – Jesus Provokes A ResponseHe is supposed to be the one that has come to rescue His people. He is to fulfil the expectations of prophecies from hundreds of years before Him. He is supposed to establish a rule that attracts many and brings peace to all. It’s a bit bizarre then, that when He performs a stunning miracle […]
Read More The Word in John: 6 – Jesus Is WeirdOver the course of the month of October I have just made lists of ten where the order wasn’t set. Lists of ten to ponder over and contemplate. For the last list, however, I thought I’d stretch myself by considering what were my top ten life goals – in order. It’s certainly not an easy […]
Read More Top Ten Life GoalsA few of us are exploring the book of Acts. What a fascinating book it is. It is not the first time I’ve read it, and it should my life be spared it won’t be the last time I read it. Here are ten reasons – among many others – for why I love reading […]
Read More Ten Things I Love About The Book Of ActsIt has been quite a month. Like never before I am acutely aware of how the year has flown by. So much has happened and I see why it’s so important to make the most of the time given because once it’s gone it will never be recovered. It’s with that in mind that I […]
Read More Solid September Summary: Life Is Better With Jesus CentralInsecurity is quite something. I watched a guy who was in charge of a project. When it came to giving an update on the project, I saw the guy make defensive comment after defensive comment all in a bid to make his project look good. It wreaked of a dude who was heavily insecure. In […]
Read More Solid September Sale: Getting Beyond Inadequacy By Trusting JesusSolomon, eh. What a story. What a character. What wisdom. What clarity. What a tragic end to such a fine reign. A few of us were reflecting on 1 Kings 3, that famous conversation dream between Solomon and God where the new king asks the King of Kings for the one thing He needs to […]
Read More Solid September Signing: Rediscovering Walking The Way Of GodThis weekend I had a very graphic reminder that I am in a war. I am not an aggressive person. I have never made the most of my physique to be in any way intimidating or imposing. I am not the confrontational type and tend to avoid conflict. I knock around with warrior types. It’s […]
Read More Solid September Signing: Fight The Good Fight Of Faith
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