A Thirsty Jew
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
November 19, 2021
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
The apostle Paul and Timothy have written a letter replete with sound doctrine and encouragement. They have written of faith, who Christ is and how He works in their lives
Paul continues to name those who have been important to his ministry as he finishes up his letter to the Colossians. He is aware of those God has placed around
Being locked up in prison complicates Paul’s method of ministry. No longer able to move about freely, he becomes dependent on letters and those he trusts to deliver them. God
Tychicus is a name you may not have noticed before this week. To Paul, however, he was a major part of his life. When God called Saul out, He did
After laying out the groundwork for relationships in the previous verses, Paul zeroes in on the most difficult of relationships, wives and husbands, children and fathers, servants and masters. Wives
Paul continues directing the Colossians in regard to what life should look like after the cross. He is speaking to those he calls “the elect” “holy” and “beloved.” The apostle
Paul and Timothy continue to direct the Colossian believers. They write to them about a different life. Sometimes it is difficult to understand Paul’s writings just as the apostle Peter
The power of the cross changes life on earth for all who rest in the work of Christ. The Colossians experienced the change yet they encountered people with various motives