Continuing in John 4.. recap: Jesus had a divine appointment with a woman at a well. He asked her for a drink of water, and they got into a conversation. Jesus talked to her about the “gift of God” and “living water,” which have to do with the gospel of Christ, i.e. with Jesus Christ, … Continue reading Our True Worship of God
John
Welling Up to Eternal Life
I am reading in John 4, beginning with verse one, concerning Jesus’ divine appointment with a Samaritan woman at a well in Samaria. While Jesus was seated at this well, this woman from Samaria came to draw water, and Jesus asked her for a drink. She was surprised that he, a Jew, would ask her, … Continue reading Welling Up to Eternal Life
When You are Not Believed
I am reading in John 9:1-41 about the man who was blind from birth whom Jesus healed. But I am only going to quote portions of this here, due to the length of it, so please take the time to read the whole chapter in context on the internet, or in your Bibles, for I … Continue reading When You are Not Believed
False Accusations Against Our Character
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 is the judge. … Continue reading False Accusations Against Our Character
If We Abide in His Word
“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. How is it that you say, … Continue reading If We Abide in His Word
Ashamed of Christ and of His Gospel
“Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God. “And Jesus cried out and said, ‘Whoever … Continue reading Ashamed of Christ and of His Gospel
Walk While You Have the Light
“So Jesus said to them, ‘The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.’ … Continue reading Walk While You Have the Light
If it Dies, it Bears Much Fruit
“And Jesus answered them, ‘The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life … Continue reading If it Dies, it Bears Much Fruit
Unless We Abide in Christ
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, … Continue reading Unless We Abide in Christ
Take Heed Lest You Fall
Jesus Christ had just had the “Last Supper” with his disciples. Satan had entered the heart of Judas Iscariot, and Judas was set to betray Jesus Christ to the death. Then Jesus set out to wash his disciples feet, teaching them to be servants of the Lord and to share his gospel message with others … Continue reading Take Heed Lest You Fall
Run With It 