The 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?The Word. I have loved words ever since I can remember. I have loved the way they conjure so much in my mind and can stimulate so much in me. They have kept me amused for hours on end. Today, however, I am particularly grateful for the impact of the Word of God on my […]
Read More Grateful For … (5)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 WeirdJesus 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?People 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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