John chapter four begins with information of the growing popularity of Jesus’ message and subsequent baptisms. What I found intriguing is the small note that it was not Jesus baptising but his disciples. In other gospel accounts we see Jesus commissioning his disciples to go out and put what they’ve seen in action. There’s very […]
Read More September Sojourn: Learning By DoingThere is something intriguing about Jesus’ relationship with Hus disciples throughout the gospel according to John. They choose to follow Jesus, and He says they do this because they have been chosen. This explains why when others walk away at some of the tough sayings of the Rabbi, these remain. When the religious rulers put […]
Read More September Sojourn: I Will Follow YouYesterday my Dad turned 80 years old. It is an incredible age to reach. Sure there are folks in their 90’s and upwards who see tharmt as still having a mid-life, but looking on and knowing my Dad’s made that milestone makes me incredibly grateful to God for sparing his life. Among the many other […]
Read More The Diligence of DadThis weekend I had the pleasure of spending it in the company of some old and new friends. Among other things we were exploring spiritual gifts and their role in an individual’s response to God’s call on them. It was a thoroughly invigorating, stimulating and energising time with people of God. Being among such spiritual […]
Read More September Sojourn: Finding Your WayDuring the month so far, I’ve taken pleasure exploring the gospel of John. I have to say I cannot get enough of it. I am tending to listen to it through the dramatized version of the NIV via Biblegateway. I listen to it whilst washing up, which is a great time to reflect on the […]
Read More September Sojourn: Without Christ … Left In The DarkIt must have been fairly awkward knocking around with Jesus. He was a magnet for contention and controversy especially when it came to engaging with the religious status quo of the day. Reading through the gospel according to John, His interactions with the religious rulers were at best antagonistic. It was evidently serious enough for […]
Read More September Sojourn: Conforming to Christ Is About Not ConformingI have heard the saying ‘be part of the solution and not the problem’. It’s a good line. It’s a fine line to mention when people want to complain and moan about situations. Reflecting on it today, though, I was lead to what Jesus said in the so-called Sermon on the Mount Blessed are the […]
Read More September Sojourn: The PeacemakersI love the bit in John where Jesus would not entrust Himself because He knew the hearts of the people. Jesus comes across as a really savvy guy, who will not get lumbered with the sort of suckers who just want to use up all your energies, but have no desire to do anything in […]
Read More September Sojourn: Paved With Good IntentionsI’ll never know, how much it cost To see my sin, upon the cross (Here I Am To Worship by Tim Hughes) Today I began watching a video presentation of the Gospel according to John, and marvelling at who Jesus reveals Himself to be. He is one who is full of grace and truth. He […]
Read More September Sojourn: Start With SorrySeptember is a special month in the year for me anyway. My parents celebrate their wedding anniversary. My Dad celebrates a big birthday this year. My sister also has her birthday on this month. This then kicks off the birthday season that sees my brother have his brother next month, I get a birthday the […]
Read More September Sojourn – An Opening Word
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