Jesus utilized stories in his teaching. The stories came from the familiar scenes of his listener’s lives. Often even his disciples, as in this case, missed the stories’ message. In
Consistent with all encounters with Jesus, the healing of the blind man caused a stirring. The Pharisees, those who oversaw the religious lives of the Jews, were also blind for
One day as Jesus and the disciples were walking, they saw a blind man. Upon seeing him the disciples, rooted in their laws and traditions, wondered whose sin had caused
As the Jewish people listened to Jesus speak, they became defensive; self-protective. They were proud of being Abraham’s children. Yet, what was, this, who knows who, telling them? As Jesus
There were those who heard the words of Jesus and believed Him. However, believing in Jesus, is but the doorway to a very big house. In John 8:30-36, Jesus therefore,
The Father Jesus teaches about His relationship with the Father. Everything He does, and is, comes from the Father. In John 8:21-29, the Jews continued to wonder about this man
Jesus continued to teach in the synagogue and the Pharisees continued to resist Him. They based their lives on an earthly system built on laws and traditions, rather than building
John 8 begins “But Jesus.” Jesus lived a different life. When everyone else went home, He went to the Mt. of Olives. This place was significant to Jesus. It was
I love how the apostle John weaves the story of Nicodemus through his book. Jesus goes about doing good, spreading seeds, preparing the world for His death and resurrection. Despite
Jesus came to His own people; His Fathers, family, and friends. The promises of God had been given to them. God the Father had chosen them from among all the
Jesus attended the festival of Tabernacles, after his brothers left. Because He knew He was in trouble with the Pharisees and other Jewish leaders, He went up quietly. Mid-festival, He
Jesus spoke divisive words. As a result, the Jews wanted Him dead. Therefore, Jesus walked in Galilee rather than Judea. His brothers misunderstood. Nevertheless, Jesus, though misunderstood, remained faithful to
After Jesus spoke to the Jews at the synagogue in Capernaum, they argued among themselves and tried to understand the words they had heard. “Whoever eats My flesh and drinks
Jesus, we read last week, declared Himself to be the ‘Bread of Life.’ Today as we look at John 6:41-59, more tough words surface. These words caused a stumbling block
The morning after Jesus fed the multitude, and rescued his disciples on the stormy sea, the crowds were looking for Him. When they found Him, they were hungry again. It
Matthew, Mark and John record the story of the disciple’s encounter with Jesus on the stormy sea. Over the centuries of Christendom, the saints have found the truths of the
Jesus used every opportunity to teach heavenly truths. In John 6 we find Jesus and his disciples in a deserted area about nine miles from the nearest town. Due to
With our eyes focused on the New Year and our ears inundated, where do we go to find the truth? Where do we find credibility in a world of self-adulation?
The infant’s cry shattered the stillness of the night. The voice of Immanuel, a life-giving voice reverberates throughout eternity. One must only hear the words of His voice and believe
When Jesus came as Immanuel, He had the same destination of all humanity, death. For Jesus however, His death would be timely and full of purpose. Foremost, He laid down
In John chapter 5, we read how Jesus went to Jerusalem to celebrate a feast. While there He finds Himself in a place where the sick hang out. This place
In the apostle Peter’s sermon in Acts 10 he speaks of Jesus of Nazareth who, anointed by the holy Spirit and with power, went about doing good and healing all
When the disciples found Jesus, He was talking to a woman. This was not a cultural norm. It puzzled them, but they didn’t question. Instead they said, “Rabbi, eat!” Again