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 …
Footwashing and other ritual cleansings at the Cana wedding
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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Water to Wine: Key Insights from John 2:1-11
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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8 things Jesus’ turning water into wine means
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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Lucy Bronze and Harry Sweeny: Sport Meets Autism Advocacy
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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Mary’s Instructions: ‘Do Whatever He Tells You’
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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The Song of Solomon: A Study of Romantic Poetry
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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Miracles and Messages: Jesus in Cana
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 …
Exploring Jesus’ Identity: Insights from Isaiah and John
Similarities between John 1 and Isaiah 40 Who is Jesus? Part 32 There is a similarity between Isaiah chapter 40 and John chapter 1; some are obvious, while others are less so, such as the mention of flesh and word in Isaiah 40:6-8 and John's statement that "the Word was made flesh" in John 1:14. …
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A Small Enclosed Room With Alfie Murphy—a review
The ghost writer was an actual ghost The ghostwriter in question was not a bona fide ghost, just an actor in a bed sheet—she was even told to take the sheet off. This delightful quirkiness perfectly captures the humour in the play, A Small Enclosed Room With Alfie Murphy, which cheekily probes, “How does your …
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Making an ass of myself 