John 21:15-25 - Today we conclude our time in the book of John. We have by no means mined all the treasure that is to be found in this narrative of the life of Yeshua, but we have gotten some wonderful nuggets. I hope this journey has inspired you to dig for your own hidden … Continue reading John 21:15-25 – Peter revisited
John 21:1-14 - Unlike some of the other gospels, John doesn't speak of all the times Yeshua appeared to people after his resurrection. He doesn't give us a narrative of Yeshua's ascension to heaven. What he does do is tell us about one last miracle that Yeshua performs as he is commissioning the men who … Continue reading John 21:1-14 – Work for the Lord
John 11:38-57 - All of the miracles and the questions and accusations come to a head in John 11. Yeshua performs his most astounding miracle - even greater than that of healing the man who had been born blind - he raises a man from the dead. This was the ultimate declaration of his place … Continue reading John 11:38-57 – G-d’s plans are greater
Just when it seems that Yeshua has made his most provocative statements, we read John 8. In situation after situation, Yeshua places himself in a position of spiritual authority greater than the religious leaders. He makes direct connections between himself and G-d and challenges the authority of the Pharisees. He deals a stunning blow at … Continue reading John 8 – I AM
John 7:32-53 - Today we see all the questions and the debate swirling around whether Yeshua was the Messiah, coming to a head. During the Temple period, on the last day of Sukkot, the High Priest performed an elaborate water ceremony asking God to pour out physical water and the Ruach on the nation. Yeshua's … Continue reading John 7:32-53 – On the last great day
Much of this chapter (John 6) is centered on Yeshua's declaration that he is the bread of life - and all the implications of that, but the specifics of the miracle at the heart of this lesson have great significance. In John 6:4-5 we are told that Yeshua performs this miracle right before Passover - … Continue reading John 6 – More than enough
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