The Apprentice Who is Jesus? part 56 - John 5:19-30 I have never been an apprentice. My father, however, has a story he tells about an apprenticeship he went on. After returning home tired, his mother asked what he was doing to be so tired. It turns out he was doing. The next day, she …
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The song that says it all Songs in the New Testament, part 1 Over the last 6 years, I have explored the songs in the Old Testament, beginning with the Psalms and Lamentations, continuing with the 10 songs used by Jews on special occasions, and ending with a candid look at the Song of Songs. …
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What is meant by the Sabbath? Who is Jesus? part 55 - John 5:1-18 Noah's Ark is a toy now most often seen in museums. The popularity of this toy is that, because it was based on the Bible, it was the only toy a child would be allowed to play with on a Sunday. …
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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 …
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 …
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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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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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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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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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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