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Thoughts on the Gospel, Life, and Ministry
Tag: Discipleship
Many Turn Back — John 6:60-7:13
Will you continue following Jesus? is the question of John 6:60-7:13. We have to make the same decision as the disciples in John 6, for Jesus is the only one who has the words of eternal life. John 6:60–71 The Words of Eternal Life… Continue Reading “Many Turn Back — John 6:60-7:13”
I Am the Bread of Life — John 6:25-59
In the middle of John 6, Jesus gives his disciples a hard teaching regarding the importance of giving ourselves to Christ. We must find our spiritual sustenance in Christ alone. John 6:25–59 [25] When they found him on the other side of the sea,… Continue Reading “I Am the Bread of Life — John 6:25-59”
Bread From Heaven — John 6:1-24
Day 8’s video covers John 6:1-24 and Jesus’s two signs — the feeding of the 5,000 and walking on water. For John, these signs demonstrate Jesus’s glory in human events. Today’s video explains. John 6:1–24 Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand [1] After this Jesus… Continue Reading “Bread From Heaven — John 6:1-24”
The Father Revealed in the Son — John 5:16-47
Our reading in John’s Gospel for today tells us that Jesus reveals the Father to us. These verses are challenging to say the least, but they are full of blessed truth that informs our understanding of Jesus’s divinity and humanity. The short video below… Continue Reading “The Father Revealed in the Son — John 5:16-47”
Living Water for Outsiders — John 4:1-38
Jesus offered living water to a woman at a well in Samaria. This unexpected and outlandish encounter shows that Jesus offers living water to outsiders in the same way He provided it to the religious leaders of His day. Here’s our explanatory video. John… Continue Reading “Living Water for Outsiders — John 4:1-38”
The Son Must Increase — John 3:22-36
In video 4 of our John’s Gospel in 40 Days series, we cover chapter 3:22-36 and John the Baptist’s witness about Christ Jesus. He insists that he must decrease so that Christ can increase. Here’s the video. John 3:22–36 John the Baptist Exalts Christ… Continue Reading “The Son Must Increase — John 3:22-36”
True Worship, True Birth — John 2:13-3:21
The third reading in our John in 40 Days series is John 2:13 3:21. In these famous verses, Jesus encounters the opposition of the Pharisees for the first time and receives a fateful visit from Nicodemus. Here is a video to explain this passage.… Continue Reading “True Worship, True Birth — John 2:13-3:21”
Come and See — John 1:35-2:12
The second reading in our John’s Gospel in 40 Days series is John 1:35-2:12. We’ve titled it, “Come and See” because Jesus issues an invitation to come and see, come and experience life with Him. It’s a gracious invitation and divine command to come… Continue Reading “Come and See — John 1:35-2:12”
The Word Revealed — John 1:1-34
The first reading in our John’s Gospel in 40 Days series is John 1:1-34. We’ve titled it, “The Word Revealed,” because John clearly tells us that God reveals Himself to us in Jesus Christ. To see Jesus is to see God. Here’s a 5-minute… Continue Reading “The Word Revealed — John 1:1-34”
Overcoming Anger: Embrace Humility and Trust God
The author reflects on a trip to Nashville for their 20th anniversary, encountering Hurricane Helene’s aftermath along the way. They discuss a sermon on anger, explaining that frustration arises from attempting to fix ourselves and our circumstances. The solution involves humility, trusting in God, and actively seeking improvement while acknowledging our limitations.
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