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 …
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The Role of John the Baptist in Jesus’ Defence
Witnesses to Jesus - John the Baptist and Moses Who is Jesus? part 58 - John 5:31-47 Courtroom dramas are one of the genres that Hollywood thrives on. Here are a few quotes: "I mean there is no justice. The rich win; the poor are powerless." The Verdict."You can’t handle the truth." A few good …
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The Significance of Jesus Seeing: A Lesson from John 1
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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The Significance of Jesus as the Lamb of God—John 1:29-31
Who is Jesus? part 21 In the last post, I used Google to ask about people who are reluctant to speak about themselves. This time I searched for people who talk about others. Google's AI came up with this: People who predominantly discuss others are often referred to as gossips, and their behaviour can stem …
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John the Baptist: The Controversial Figure in the Jordan
John had a unique opportunity to showcase his remarkable background. Priesthood ran through his veins, with his father, Zechariah, serving as a respected priest. Instead of the traditional path in the Jerusalem temple, he embraced his adventurous spirit by engaging with people in the wilderness, inspiring those beyond the country's boundary.
In the wilderness, make straight the way of the Lord.
Who is Jesus? part 19 How do you see a voice? The esteemed priests and Levites from Jerusalem, the most distinguished among them, were eager to meet John the Baptist. They were on a quest for a remarkable figure, the Messiah, or perhaps the prophetic voice of Elijah, or the great Prophet foretold by Moses. …
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Why is John the Baptist like Rick Astley?
Who is Jesus? part 18 I asked the AI joke generator punchlines.ai to finish the joke Why is John the Baptist like Rick Astley? These are the first three replies with no editing from me. Why is John the Baptist like Rick Astley? I've been dunked twice, but I'm never going to give up. Why …
It’s that Baptist again
Have you ever tried unpacking the jokes in John’s Gospel? And guess what? The first joke in John doesn’t just walk onto the stage once; it makes a grand return in Chapter 1, verse 15, because who doesn’t love a good sequel?
The other John
Have you noticed the connection between the two Johns? John the Baptist's role was to prepare the people for the arrival of Jesus, while John the Evangelist, the author of this Gospel, is highlighting the identity of Jesus.
Baptism
Pre-Lent 2024 I am posting this on the wrong liturgical day, rather than feast of the baptism of Jesus on January 8th. I decided to wait. Mainly because it would be further from the Epiphany, the second part of my look at the Godhead and humanity being entwined in Jesus, and also because Jesus' baptism …
Making an ass of myself 