Jesus Spoke Tough Words
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
January 28, 2022
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
The apostle John writes of another Jesus encounter in chapter four. In this story, Jesus tired and thirsty, the dust of the arid countryside clinging to Him, stops at Jacob’s
John has been preparing the way in the desert. Now in John chapter three we see his job is nearing its completion. Though John understands what is happening, his followers
In Genesis 3 we read how Adam and Eve chose to disobey God. From then on they experienced fear and shame. When they heard God’s voice they wanted to hide.
Nicodemus, bound by his reasoning skills, cannot understand what Jesus is saying to him. He inadequately grapples with a heavenly concept using earthly understanding. Therefore, Jesus gives him more insight
Many people believed in Jesus because of the things He did. There were no other explanations. The next story John shares with his readers shows how one man who believed
Jesus came to reveal God to man. He was born under the law and therefore He obeyed it. This included keeping festivals His Father had instructed the Israelites to keep.
The Word in the flesh came not as a flash in the pan but as fulfillment of the scripture. The words and actions of Jesus pointed to His Deity. As
Where would any of us be without our mothers? The same can be said of Jesus. This woman, known as the mother of Jesus, obeyed the word of the Lord
Jesus wants to go to Galilee. He has a reason. There is someone he is looking for. While there, He encounters two men. John writes of these two men who
When we read John’s record of the first disciples, many details included by the other gospel writers especially Luke, are missing. John’s telling is succinct and illustrates a passing of
In John 1:29-34 Jesus arrives on the scene. When John sees Him coming, he declares Him as the Lamb of God, the One who takes away the sin of the
In John 1: 19-28 we see the apostle John telling his readers about John’s testimony. This is the story John related. He spoke of his identity. There are those who
The Word was in the beginning, was with God and was God. John declares that the Word created the world. The Word also is life. The life enlightens all men.
John loved Jesus. However, as he walked with Him to His death and resurrection, he received further understanding through Divine revelation. These insights elevated the love he had for the