The account of John beautifully begins with the same three words as the Old Testament book Genesis, "In the beginning."
Tag: John’s Gospel
Say hello to John
Who is Jesus? part 1 "John's Gospel, one verse at a time," was the title of a discussion on the Ship of Fools website in the early 2000s. I am not going to go as slowly as that, and I will take breaks. An AI-generated image of the Gospel of John What I intend to …
The day humanity died
Good Friday 2024 This is the day God died. Good Friday is like the ultimate plot twist in history. I mean, picture it: the day when everyone, the powers of the world and the powers of evil, ganged up to take down Jesus Christ, who was basically God in human form. But get this: It …
What kind of King?
Are you a king? 40 blogs of Lent, day 24 Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?” Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your …
When you light a candle, you also cast a shadow
I am the light of the world - Part 2 40 blogs of Lent, day 10 “When you light a candle, you also cast a shadow.” — Ursula K. Le Guin Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the …
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That little candle throws his beams
I am the light of the world - part 1 40 blogs of Lent, day 9 “How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world.” William Shakespeare, The merchant of Venice. Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will …
On the turning away
I am the bread of life - part 2, on the turning away 40 blogs of Lent, day 8 Jesus said, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.." In this phrase Jesus sums up his message, the result that you would …
Food, glorious food
I am the bread of life - part 1 40 blogs of Lent, day 7 The story so far ... Jesus has recently fed 5000 people with one boy's packed lunch. Word got out and other people come out, looking for a repeat of the miracle, but Jesus is not there but there is a …
It’s me
It is I, do not be afraid. 40 blogs of Lent, day 6 When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea became rough because a strong wind was …
The ‘I am’ Passages in John’s Gospel
John and the I am statements of Jesus. 40 blogs of Lent - day 2 This is what will make up the bulk of my blogs this lent. The plan looks like this, but expect deviations from the plan. The quotes are from John's Gospel unless otherwise The I am sayings of Jesus I am …
Making an ass of myself 