Get the Hell out of here! Who is Jesus? Part 40—John 2:12-22 "Heaven is a place on Earth," says the song, and before you accuse me of being old by picking a 40-year-old Belinda Carlisle song, Jada Facer has released a cover version this year. However, you'd still have been right, I am old. 13 The …
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The Temple Cleansing: Did Jesus Act Once or Twice?
When did Jesus cleanse the Temple? Who is Jesus? Part 39 This is the second section of the Cana Cycle, focusing on the temple. It's an introduction that will be further explored in Chapter 4 when Jesus talks to a woman in Samaria. My perspective is to consider what this reveals about who Jesus is …
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How the transformation of nature is a sign pointing to Jesus
Water transformed into wine Who is Jesus? Part 38, 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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Longing and Love in the Song of Solomon
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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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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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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Making an ass of myself 