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 …
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The Fearful Sign – A Poem
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 …
Lessons in Love from the Song of Songs Finale
The Finale - Song of Songs 8:5-18 The Song of Solomon, Part 6 Every musical, concept album and song cycle needs a grand finale. This is it for the Song of Songs. 5 Who is that coming up from the wilderness, leaning on her beloved?Under the apple tree I awakened you.There your mother was in labour with …
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Connecting with Jesus: The Path to Spiritual Fruitfulness
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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Deepening Faith: Jesus and Biblical Insights
Four ways of understanding the BiblePart 1 - Jesus 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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Explore Four Approaches to Understanding the Bible
Four ways of reading the Bible - Advent 2025 I'm a logical person, and I wholeheartedly believe that while logic is a great starting point, it’s just the beginning of the journey to truly hearing God's word through scripture. There are exciting ways to gain a deeper understanding, and I’m thrilled to share my experiences …
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The Transformative Teachings of Jesus in John’s Gospel
Everything Becomes New Who is Jesus? part 52 - John 4:46-54 My wife and I have been happily married for over 44 years. While our lives have changed a bit, we still have our circle of friends, and our lifestyle has remained mostly the same. Until we had children. Then going out together felt like …
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Understanding Jesus’ Teachings Beyond Miracles
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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Finding Jesus in Unexpected Places
Scoring an own goal Who is Jesus? part 5 - John 4:25-26 I skipped over this one; it would break the chain of thought I was on. This is another example of the evangelist John's sense of humour. 25 The woman said to him, “I know that Messiah is coming (he who is called Christ). When he …
Lessons from the Samaritan Woman: Faith and Revival
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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Making an ass of myself 