Making your mind up Who is Jesus? part 79 - John 7:40-52 There's a bit of a riddle in the passage I'm looking at here, but first, one for you to solve: I speak of visions both heavy and deep, of a Servant who suffers, yet God’s own to keep. From me came the words …
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Christ's Glory; 1 Timothy 3:16 Songs in the New Testament, part 8 I live on a scenic train line. The track between Huddersfield and Manchester goes through stunning scenery when it's not in a tunnel. Well, at least up to Staleybridge, the Tameside hills are stunning. Yet the last time I travelled it I read …
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The challenge of Jesus Who is Jesus? part 78 - John 7:37-39 There are always dry times. The physical thirst from going to sunny tropical places and not taking enough water with you is becoming a reality here as the weather pattern changes to longer, heavier rainy periods followed by longer dry periods of dry, …
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Hide and Seek Who is Jesus? part 77 - John 7:33-36 Terry Pratchett was fueled by a delightful dose of indignation—like a cranky old wizard with a wand full of wit! He noticed the absurdity in society and decided to poke fun at it through his books, especially in his Discworld series, where the laughter …
An Open Letter to the Prime Minister About Autism Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrives at No. 10 Downing Street.Free image from Wikimedia Commons. Dear Prime Minister. First let me congratulate you for your success in the Makerfield Election and the Leadership contest of the Labour Party. I am Steve Pape an autistic and ADHD person …
Where did Jesus come from? Who is Jesus? part 76 - John 7:25-32 I stepped onto the wrong train. Fortunately for me there was an I stepped onto the wrong train. Fortunately for me there was an announcement saying the train was going towards Newcastle, so I could get off before the train set off …
Moses vs. Jesus Who is Jesus? part 75 - John 7:12-24 Redemption and the Pawn shop I bought my second bass guitar at a pawn shop. It cost me £415 after bartering, the same model is going today, three years later, at £516 on Ebay and £583 on Reverb, so even taking three year's inflation …
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I must Decrease - 1 Timothy 1:17 Songs in the New Testament, part 7 Immortal, invisible, God only wise,in light inaccessible hid from our eyes,most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. Walter C. Smith (1847) A winding dirt path stretches through colorful rolling hills under a dramatic sunrise. …
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Jesus and his Brothers Who is Jesus? part 74 - John 7:1-11 If you say that you are mineI'll be here till the end of timeSo you got to let me knowShould I stay, or should I go?(Written by Mick Jones and Joe Strummer) The Clash's lyric is lightheartedly showing the sort of dilemma Jesus …
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Comparingthe festival of Booths to the Sabbath and Passover Who is Jesus? part 73 There's no Bible passage this week, quite a bold/stupid move when I'm slowly working through a Gospel. Take your pick as to which it is. Possibly both! What I'm looking at is the big picture. John's Gospel chapters 5 to 10 …
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Making an ass of myself 