Jesus gets a great deal of attention and rightly so. In chapter 5 Jesus starts antagonising the Jewish leaders because of the sheer temerity of equating Himself with the Father. Indeed He talks about His relationship to such a close degree He essentially says everything He does comes from His Father. It’s bad enough ‘breaking […]
Read More The Word In John: 5 – Like Father Like SonReading about what it is to follow Jesus is so fascinating. The majority of the fourth chapter in John revolves around Jesus and two of my favourite subjects – food and drink. When I think about food and drink, I think about the most fundamental and basic ingredients that help me live. No food or […]
Read More The Word In John: 4 – Food And Drink To JesusThe third chapter in the gospel according to John has a famous verse in it that for many captures the heart of what the gospel is. The episode it relates to, however, is fascinating for how Jesus addresses a teacher of Israel. This chapter highlights the importance of faith in Jesus Christ and His mission […]
Read More The Word In John: 3 – Entry RequirementsSaying Jesus is special now is a bit like saying Monday comes after Sunday. It’s a bit obvious. Although it’s obvious, it is not something you overlook. Reading chapter 1 gave an introduction to Jesus and how some of His disciples started following Him. Chapter 2, however sees He’s in action in two episodes that […]
Read More The Word In John: 2 – This Guy Is DifferentA while ago a group of us looked at Genesis 1 and considered what things we find out about God in it. When we finished the study, we were all amazed at how much about who God is and what He does is expressed in that first chapter of the Bible. The first chapter of […]
Read More The Word in John: 1 – Who Is He?Over 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 GoalsCommunication with God is very important. It is essential to the breathing rhythm of the follower of Jesus that as they work out the will of the Lord in their serving and living, they likewise take in what God says to them with the Spirit that inspires insight. There are a number of different prayers […]
Read More Ten Important PrayersHere are some things I love about church, not the church as it could and possibly should be if we could see it, but the church as it is. These are not in any particular order. 1. The Food It is the basic things that are often the most profound. The food and drink I […]
Read More Ten Things I Love About The ChurchIt’s very easy to be cynical about church. Growing up, there have been plenty of opportunities for me to become disenchanted with the expression of church that I have seen. Thankfully, the church is not about perfection. As the Body of Christ, its head – Jesus Himself – takes great care of it. He offers […]
Read More Ten Things I See When I See ChurchPeople have accused Christianity of being a crutch. I can understand that argument. Sometimes expressions of Christianity have condoned evil in society. Sometimes expressions of Christianity has accepted evil among its own leaving people hurt. Sometimes expressions of Christianity have actively endorsed systems, institutions and political structures that are inhumane. The thing about these expressions […]
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