Christianity is not about a system of how to be good. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. (John 20:31) The gospel of John evidently could have been written with other material and other stories, […]
Read More The Word In John: 20 – So That You Will BelieveHome – Part One. There was a time when home was a place of familiarity for me. Then I left that home and spent the next few years appreciating the fact that home was more about key people providing the familiar in the strength of their character and the relational ties we had. Home then […]
Read More Grateful For … (13)It used to be with a very heavy heart that I used to read this chapter. Of late, however, I read it with intrigue. In chapter 1 when Nathaniel received proof of the claims of Jesus, he reverently acknowledged Him as the King of Israel. In this chapter Pilate recognises more about the status of […]
Read More The Word In John: 19 – The King Crucified, The Job FinishedExpression. My line manager at works appreciates open communication. She welcomes it and endeavours to be responsive to it as much as possible. Today was one of those days when she expressed gratitude for the way I utilise that opportunity to be open in communication. I needed it to convey some matters for her attention. […]
Read More Grateful For … (12)The final hours of Jesus before He dies are interesting for the ways in which He is rejected. Judas rejects Him in the way he leads the plot for the arrest. This betrayal may well have been known in advance, but it doesn’t stop it being tragic to see someone who stayed with you so […]
Read More The Word In John: 18 – The King RejectedThe Father and the Son: I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. (John 17:4) It’s prayer time usually meant heads bowed, eyes closed and solemn, somber tones. When Jesus communicates with His Father, His head is up, His eyes are open and He communes as Son […]
Read More The Word In John: 17 Ever Increasing Circles Of UnityThere is plenty about the life of Jesus to respect, admire and adore. He was a good man, who did good things. He made people very happy with the things He did: giving sight to the blind; feeding thousands with a small amount of food; raising people from the dead; speaking words of peace, justice […]
Read More He Is A MisfitIt must have been quite something knocking around with Jesus. The many acts He did; the teachings He shared; His manner of life; His relationships both good and bad. Imagine hanging around Him for the best part of three years at close quarters taking in all that He was doing and believing that He is […]
Read More The Word In John: 16 – Always Someone There To Remind YouFrom the very beginning it was the purpose of humanity to be fruitful. Among other things Jesus now here in His intimate conversation with His followers says that He is the Vine. He is the very source by which we can be fruitful. For that to work, we need to be connected. Yet in the […]
Read More The Word In John: 15 – Fruitful FriendsThis part of Jesus’ conversation with His disciples features a number of questions and answers. Questions from disciples who don’t always get attention – Philip, Judas and Thomas. I like how that shows Jesus as being one who loves conversation with any of His followers and in this setting invites questions even if they reveal […]
Read More The Word In John: 14 – Peace: So Your Heart Won’t Be Troubled
