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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Four ways of understanding the BiblePart 3 - Fruitfulness This year, I want to learn how to study the Bible focused on Jesus, and it will have 4 parts. Jesus Context Fruitfulness Flourishing 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.He leads me beside still waters.3 He restores my soul.He leads me in paths of righteousness for …
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The Elephant in the Room Who is Jesus? part 51 - John 4:46-51 Some things are often left unspoken. I was taught that politics and religion are not topics for discussion. However, avoiding political conversations has led to political ignorance, support for extremist views, and an increase in fear of foreigners. Ignorance of Jesus' teachings …
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Revival in the wrong place Who is Jesus? part 49 - John 4:39-45 Ever been in a hurry and chosen the quickest route instead of the safest, only to discover it was safe after all? If yes, read on... 39 Many Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman's testimony, “He told me all that I …
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Jesus messes with the disciples Who is Jesus? part 48 - John 4:27-38 One of my traits is that I can get really focused on something and lose track of time, often skipping meals. This isn't great for someone with diabetes. Before marriage and diabetes, I sometimes had my late evening meal, my last meal …
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Where is God worshipped? Who is Jesus? part 47 - John 4:16-26 Where is God worshipped? Many people think of a church or cathedral. When they want to worship, they go to a place. While it's true that people gather to worship, others prefer to be alone. Some may meditate quietly in a room, while …
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Surprise! Who is Jesus? part 46 - John 4:4-15 I was surprised while studying for this post. There was no straightforward answer to my question, "What is living water?" Many answers discussed its spiritual meaning, but I wanted a simple explanation. I was curious about what a Samaritan woman 2000 years ago would have understood …
Born of the Spirit Who is Jesus? part 42 – John 2:23-3:13 It's important to look at this from another angle. I previously analysed the Born Again verses since they are often preached and misunderstood. I found that being born again is significant, but the source of that rebirth is what really matters. Now, I'll …
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Who is Jesus? Part 31 - The Son of God, the King of Israel Nathanael's story—A poem within a poem I have called this look at the Gospel according to John, "Who is Jesus?" for a reason. One of the main purposes of the Gospel is to reveal who Jesus is. In the quote below, …
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Psalms not in the Psalter The 10 songs: Song 10 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 also important to note that the last song, the Song of …
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