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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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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We have found him, part 2 Who is Jesus? part 29 - John 1:43-45 It's great to return home, isn't it? The excitement of heading out on holiday, ready for all the fun, food, and frolics, changes to that cosy feeling of a good time well spent on the flight back home. And then there's …
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Who is Jesus? Part 28 - Peter The power to become American actor and professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson was not the first to be called "The Rock". That privilege goes to Simon, and the nickname is given by Jesus himself. 42 He [Andrew]brought him [Simon] to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “So you are Simon …
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We have found him, part 1 Who is Jesus? part 27—John 1:40-41 It's just eight days after Ascension Day, last Thursday, and I’m filled with joy reflecting on that moment. In my post for that day, I shared the idea that when Jesus ascended, he didn’t disappear into a distant Heaven; instead, he resides in …
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Who is Jesus? Part 26 - Come and See I'm a details-first thinker—yep, I’m that person who inspects the fine print on cereal boxes before deciding what to have for breakfast. I build my decisions like a slow-cooked stew, letting each detail simmer until it reaches perfection. Not to brag, but while others are off …
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Who is Jesus? Part 24, Sneaking up on Jesus John 1:35-38, 47-50 Once upon a time, two men tried to sneak up on Jesus. They wanted to observe him, not to meet with him. They failed. 35 The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as he walked …
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Who is Jesus? part 24 A poem within a poem John chapter 1 is special. It has nothing to do with teaching, philosophy, or theology because it is a series of songs or poems. What songs should do is proclaim, and the proclamation is "this is who Jesus is." Except in this short section, we …
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Who is Jesus? part 23 The third song? Another song? Yes indeed, or at least a poem. The third song in the introduction to John's Gospel. The first song is in two parts:Part 1 says the God who made the universe is here on Earth.Part 2 says those who believe can have relationship with God. …
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Who is Jesus? part 22 The prologue of John is thought to be verses 1 to 18 of the first chapter. As I said in nearly every post when looking at it, it is a song, with the poetic form of chiama. Chiasm, meaning crossing over, is a form used in nearly all Psalms and …
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