For One Purpose
Jesus was born into a Jewish family. He could have had an amazing career or married and had a family. The choices were before Him as He grew and became
August 5, 2022
Jesus was born into a Jewish family. He could have had an amazing career or married and had a family. The choices were before Him as He grew and became
Jesus was between the praises of Him as King and His impending death on the cross. As a human, this God knowledge, was a heavy weight. His choice was to
The Jewish people, in their early days, influenced by the nations around them, wanted a King. Within their prophecies God promised a coming king. In the years Jesus walked the
Lazarus having died, and lying in a tomb for four days, is alive! God had indeed performed a miracle. The onlookers, however, responded differently. Some saw it as absolute proof
Jesus heard the cries of His dear friends Mary and Martha, along with their Jewish comforters, as they mourned the death of Lazarus. To Mary, He offered the right words
As the story in John 11 continues, Martha goes to tell Mary Jesus has come. He is asking for her. Mary doesn’t wait around, nor do her comforters. When she
Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, rushed to meet Him. By this time, her brother Lazarus has already been in the tomb for four days. She
Good friends of Jesus: Mary , Martha, and Lazarus, lived in Bethany. Mary is known throughout history, for her lavish expression of love to Jesus, when she poured the expensive
The Jews, had heard enough! It was time for action. Reaching down, they picked up stones to throw at Jesus. However, Jesus was up for one more debate. “Many good
The Jews continue to ask Jesus for His true identity. They ask Him, “How long do you keep us in doubt? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus
Jesus, while on earth, did the works of His Father. Onlookers of various understanding, considered what to do with Him. Among them, Nicodemus saw Him as a teacher, the Samaritan
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