As we continue to follow Yeshua's journey in John 12:1-19, we come to an intimate moment. Out of her deepest gratitude, Mary, the sister of Lazarus, takes costly perfume, gets on the floor, and anoints Yeshua's feet by wiping it with her hair. Her gratitude to Yeshua for bringing her brother back to life is … Continue reading John 12:1-19 – The fragrance of gratitude
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John 11:38-57 – G-d’s plans are greater
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
John 11:1-37 – Two Sisters
John 11:1-37 - I get so excited when I share about this passage! We are going to talk today about a little insight that you have probably glossed over every time you’ve read this part of John. This is a very famous section. Yeshua raises Lazarus from the dead. From. The. Dead. - Like 4 … Continue reading John 11:1-37 – Two Sisters
John 10 – The Shepherd
Today in John 10, Yeshua continues to speak of his job in terms of being the "Good Shepherd" - the one whose focus is solely on the health and well being of the sheep. Not only does the shepherd see to all the physical needs of the sheep, but he is their protector. He guards … Continue reading John 10 – The Shepherd
John 9 – The Blind Man
John 9 is probably one of my favorite theological chapters in the Bible. We see this long, drawn out, back and forth interplay where Yeshua's legitimacy as the Messiah is questioned along with the receiver of the miracle. It seems that human nature always says, "Bad things happen to bad people and good things happen … Continue reading John 9 – The Blind Man
John 6 – More than enough
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