When did Jesus cleanse the Temple? Who is Jesus? Part 39 This is the second section of the Cana Cycle, focusing on the temple. It's an introduction that will be further explored in Chapter 4 when Jesus talks to a woman in Samaria. My perspective is to consider what this reveals about who Jesus is …
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Water transformed into wine Who is Jesus? Part 38, John 2:1-11 Have you noticed the passage I'm talking about? It's the same passage again. The first time, I dealt with the obvious theme of obedience to Jesus. This time, I will briefly examine eight other points found in this short reading. Having written it, it's …
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A song of longing: Song 2:8-3:5 The Song of Solomon, Part 2 It got intense in the last reading. It was the first in a short series, and I wasn't yet ready for deep intimacy. The woman says, "His left hand is under my head, and his right hand embraces me!" Song 2:6. If not …
Water transformed into wine Who is Jesus? Part 37, John 2:1-11 Have you noticed the passage I'm talking about? It's the same passage again. The first time, I dealt with the obvious theme of obedience to Jesus. This time, I will briefly examine eight other points found in this short reading. Having written it, it's …
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The Cana wedding party and the Passover Who is Jesus? Part 36, John 2:1-11 Have you noticed the passage I'm talking about? It's the same passage again. The first time, I dealt with the obvious theme of obedience to Jesus. This time, I will briefly examine eight other points found in this short reading. Having …
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Water transformed into wine Who is Jesus? Part 35, John 2:1-11 Have you noticed the passage I'm talking about? It's the same passage again. The first time, I dealt with the obvious theme of obedience to Jesus. This time, I will briefly examine eight other points found in this short reading. Having written it, it's …
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A Good Day for Sport and Autism Lucy Bronze and Jonathan Vaughters Lucy Bronze, a player on the England Women's Football team (the Lionesses), is autistic. She was diagnosed with autism and ADHD in 2021, but she and her mother had suspected it for a long time. I have a dilemma this afternoon, Sunday, 27th …
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Jesus at the Cana wedding Who is Jesus? part 34 - John 2:1-11 Weddings don't always go as planned. My wife and I had our wedding in late April, and it was ruined by heavy snow. Some guests couldn't attend because the Pennine passes were closed. It was definitely a white wedding! The Saturday before, …
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Embarrasment The Song of Solomon, Part 1 Where do I begin with this topic? It's sure to be controversial. After exploring the poetry of the Psalms, I examined other Biblical poetry and songs. The Song of Solomon, a collection of erotic love poems, naturally arose. How should I view the eroticism in a book that …
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The Cana Cycle Who is Jesus? part 33 It starts now! Looking at Jesus, that is. The three songs of Chapter 1 were: The Word made flesh and the Light that brings life. What John the Baptist said about Jesus. What other people said about Jesus: Andrew and an anonymous disciple (possibly John, who does …
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