I am reading in John 9:1-41 this morning. It is a very long passage, so I am either going to have to summarize much of it or I am going to have to break this into more than one writing. So, we’ll see where the Lord takes this. But please go read it for yourselves. … Continue reading Works of God Displayed in Him
Year: 2023
Because They are Spiritually Discerned
John 8:48-59 ESV The Jews answered him, “Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?” Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks it, and he … Continue reading Because They are Spiritually Discerned
Don’t Beat Around the Bush
I am reading in John 8 “So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ They answered him, ‘We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. … Continue reading Don’t Beat Around the Bush
Reject All Corrupting Talk
Ephesians 4:29-30 ESV “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” I use … Continue reading Reject All Corrupting Talk
Whoever Follows Jesus Christ
John 8:12 ESV “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” When we think of light in contrast to darkness, what do we envision? Most of us don’t see well in the dark, do we? … Continue reading Whoever Follows Jesus Christ
This They Said to Test Him
John 8:2-11 ESV “Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst they said to him, ‘Teacher, this woman has been … Continue reading This They Said to Test Him
Is Your Will to Do God’s Will?
John 7:14-18 ESV “About the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple and began teaching. The Jews therefore marveled, saying, ‘How is it that this man has learning, when he has never studied?’ So Jesus answered them, ‘My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me. If anyone's will is to … Continue reading Is Your Will to Do God’s Will?
I Am Where God Wants Me
The year was 1968. It was our high school’s senior assembly. I had been chosen to sing a solo, “The Impossible Dream,” from “Man of La Mancha.” The song was about fighting an unbeatable foe and bearing with unbearable sorrow and running where the brave dare not go… And halfway through singing the song my … Continue reading I Am Where God Wants Me
Hated for Telling the Truth
John 7:1-9 ESV “After this Jesus went about in Galilee. He would not go about in Judea, because the Jews were seeking to kill him. Now the Jews' Feast of Booths was at hand. So his brothers said to him, ‘Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you … Continue reading Hated for Telling the Truth
Participating in Jesus’ Death and Resurrection
Summary of John 6:1-69 Jesus Christ had just miraculously fed five thousand people with five barley loaves and two fish. And the next day, the crowd who had been fed by him sought after Jesus to find him. And when they found him they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” And Jesus … Continue reading Participating in Jesus’ Death and Resurrection
Run With It 