John had a unique opportunity to showcase his remarkable background. Priesthood ran through his veins, with his father, Zechariah, serving as a respected priest. Instead of the traditional path in the Jerusalem temple, he embraced his adventurous spirit by engaging with people in the wilderness, inspiring those beyond the country's boundary.
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The Song of Givon*—a hidden gem
Psalms not in the Psalter The 10 songs: Song 5 *Givon is a place in the valley of Ayalon near Jerusalem These are the 10 songs of Judaism. Among them, two are found in the Psalter, and one is the Song of Solomon or Song of Songs, which I plan to delve into separately. It's …
In the wilderness, make straight the way of the Lord.
Who is Jesus? part 19 How do you see a voice? The esteemed priests and Levites from Jerusalem, the most distinguished among them, were eager to meet John the Baptist. They were on a quest for a remarkable figure, the Messiah, or perhaps the prophetic voice of Elijah, or the great Prophet foretold by Moses. …
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Why is John the Baptist like Rick Astley?
Who is Jesus? part 18 I asked the AI joke generator punchlines.ai to finish the joke Why is John the Baptist like Rick Astley? These are the first three replies with no editing from me. Why is John the Baptist like Rick Astley? I've been dunked twice, but I'm never going to give up. Why …
Relationships
Who is Jesus? part 17 Before we leave the opening song to John's Gospel, it's good to look at the whole thing for context. Although we are looking at poetry, and although the form is chiascic, like most of the Psalms, this is a narrative song and has a clear begining and ending. (Chiasm is …
Justin Welby’s Resignation: Impact on the Church of England
On Monday, 6th January 2025, Justin Welby laid down his bishop's Crozier on the altar at Lambeth Palace, marking the conclusion of his tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury. This action signifies a departure from the historical practice of removing an unwanted Archbishop through assassination. Mr. Welby resigned in November 2024 following a church report that …
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The big plot twist – It’s Jesus!
Grace literally means free. Grace is a beautiful gift of love. We simply receive grace without having to earn it. God, in His infinite grace, generously showers us with blessings even when we least expect them.
Understanding Grace in John’s Gospel
We are being given more grace, but it is a different and better grace than the grace already given.
It’s that Baptist again
Have you ever tried unpacking the jokes in John’s Gospel? And guess what? The first joke in John doesn’t just walk onto the stage once; it makes a grand return in Chapter 1, verse 15, because who doesn’t love a good sequel?
Following the star
Which star are you following? Advent 2025 The NASA website is amazing, especially the stunning images from the Hubble and Webb space telescopes. The Triangulum galaxy is particularly fascinating as it harbours the largest region of new star formation in our Local Group of galaxies, showcasing the incredible wonders of the universe! Stars die and …
Making an ass of myself 