Witnesses to Jesus - The Father Who is Jesus? part 59 - John 5:31-47 The story of John chapter 5. Jesus healed a disabled man on the Sabbath. To make it worse, he went into a superstitious place with Pagan overtones to do it. The authorities tried to arrest the man for carrying his bed, …
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Witnesses to Jesus - John the Baptist and Moses Who is Jesus? part 58 - John 5:31-47 Courtroom dramas are one of the genres that Hollywood thrives on. Here are a few quotes: "I mean there is no justice. The rich win; the poor are powerless." The Verdict."You can’t handle the truth." A few good …
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There will be no more Sabbaths Who is Jesus? part 57 - John 5:19-30 If you have read the previous three posts on John's Gospel, you will notice something missing in Jesus' response to the Judeans. Their main concern is not what Jesus addresses. It’s not a typical "elephant in the room" situation; instead, Jesus …
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The Apprentice Who is Jesus? part 56 - John 5:19-30 I have never been an apprentice. My father, however, has a story he tells about an apprenticeship he went on. After returning home tired, his mother asked what he was doing to be so tired. It turns out he was doing. The next day, she …
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The song that says it all Songs in the New Testament, part 1 Over the last 6 years, I have explored the songs in the Old Testament, beginning with the Psalms and Lamentations, continuing with the 10 songs used by Jews on special occasions, and ending with a candid look at the Song of Songs. …
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What is meant by the Sabbath? Who is Jesus? part 55 - John 5:1-18 Noah's Ark is a toy now most often seen in museums. The popularity of this toy is that, because it was based on the Bible, it was the only toy a child would be allowed to play with on a Sunday. …
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John 5 - its similarities and structure Who is Jesus? part 53 - John chapter 5 I hope you have had a good Christmas and wish you a happy new year. I'll be concise. (EDIT: I meant to be brief, but it’s over 2,000 words and takes about 11 to 12 minutes to read.) I’m …
This New Year, 2026, there will be prophets saying what the word of God is for the new year. I'm not a prophet. I have two words: Love and prayer. I'm not sure if they're from God, but I believe they're meant for me. They may or may not apply to you also. Time will …
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The Shepherds and the Angel The night was torn by blazing skies,The shepherds fell with trembling cries,Their bodies froze, their voices few,The terror bound their hearts askewAnd this shall be a sign to you. The angel spoke, yet dread remained,Their souls still shook, their breath constrained,Could joy be real? Could hope break through?The weight of …
Four ways of understanding the BiblePart 4 - Flourishing This year, I want to learn how to study the Bible focused on Jesus, and it will have 4 parts. Jesus Context Fruitfulness Flourishing I put "People being allowed to flourish" into AI, and this is what came out. Flourishing. It has different meanings to different …
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