The centre of John's Gospel? Who is Jesus? part 85 - John 8:12-20 "This is not the centre of John's Gospel." I can hear the comlaints already. We are only seven-and-a-half chapters in so another seven-and-a-half would only take us up to the end af chapter 15. There's still six chapters left. The middle of …
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The Lesson of Grace: Forgiveness in John 8
Sin No More Who is Jesus? part 84 - John 7:53 - 8:11 A story I found on the internet. Surce unknown. The Midnight Pie Heist Arthur loved Mrs. Gable’s double-crust blackberry pie. He knew it cooled on her kitchen windowsill every Tuesday at three o’clock. One Tuesday, Arthur gave in to temptation. He tiptoed …
A song about faithfulness – and Hope
A song about faithfulness Songs in the New Testament, part 9 - Hebrews 11:32-38 A few years ago we had a holiday on the Costa del Sol, Spain. On of those days was taken up by a visit to Ronda in the mountains above Marbella. The 120 metre deep ravine (390 feet) that splits the …
The judgement of Jesus – the first stone
Casting the first stone Who is Jesus? part 83 - John 7:53-7:11 Time has passed, it's too late to say anything, and another opportunity has been missed. It is only then that you think of the reply. But it's too late. We have all been there. Those times when a caring reply or a witty …
The woman caught in adultery: Writing in the sand
Writing in the sand Who is Jesus? part 82 - John 7:53-8:6 There is an urban myth that a child wrote in their homework: Infants have infancy,Children have childhood,Adults have adultery. Now I cannot believe that a child wrote that, as it is too sophisticated a pun, but I do think it's a great play …
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The Lamb of God according to John
The Lamb of God Who is Jesus? part 81 - John 1:29-34 I took a break in this series on the Gospel of John. The mention of water in chapter 7 showed me things I'd missed when looking at the Samaritan Woman in chapter 4. It was a convenient place to go back, so I …
Key Encounters at Wells in Scripture
Wells in Genesis Who is Jesus? part 80 There are times when you want to review everything. Like the time I learnt that angels do not have wings in the Bible. The assumption may be due to people grouping all heavenly creatures into the angel category: Seraphim (six-winged) and Cherubim (four wings and four faces). …
Unpacking John 7:40-52: Jesus and Nicodemus
Making your mind up Who is Jesus? part 79 - John 7:40-52 There's a bit of a riddle in the passage I'm looking at here, but first, one for you to solve: I speak of visions both heavy and deep, of a Servant who suffers, yet God’s own to keep. From me came the words …
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The Mystery of Godliness Explained: 1 Timothy 3:16
Christ's Glory; 1 Timothy 3:16 Songs in the New Testament, part 8 I live on a scenic train line. The track between Huddersfield and Manchester goes through stunning scenery when it's not in a tunnel. Well, at least up to Staleybridge, the Tameside hills are stunning. Yet the last time I travelled it I read …
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Jesus’ Challenge: Come and Drink Living Water
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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