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Author Archives: Steve Husting
The Examined Faith Life
The Bible has many promises for the believer. For instance, Jesus said, “In the world you will have tribulation. But be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.” We call ourselves “believers” because we believe what the Bible … Continue reading
Gems from John 2:15-17, Holy Zeal
When Jesus visited Jerusalem on a Passover, He found something in the temple that did not belong there. “And He found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers doing business” (John 2:14). … Continue reading
Gems from John 2: Trustworthy
Jesus performed various signs, or miracles, at a certain Passover, and many believed in Jesus as a result, v. 23. But that wasn’t enough for Jesus to return their trust, v. 24. This response should interest us. What is Jesus … Continue reading
When I Hear God’s Voice
How do I know whether it’s the Lord speaking or my own thoughts when I ponder my open Bible? There are times when it’s obvious that He is speaking in my morning times: In plenty of other cases, I read … Continue reading
Gems from John 2: The Temple
When the Jews asked for a sign that showed He had authority to drive out the moneymakers, Jesus pointed to the temple of His body. “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” (John 2:18-19). Why … Continue reading
Gems from John 2: Vision Lost
When Jesus came to Jerusalem one Passover, He found that the temple caretakers had lost their vision. What was to be a place for worshipers to pray on holy ground, became an opportunity for the caretakers to prey on the … Continue reading
Gems from John 2: Water to Wine
At a wedding at Cana in Galilee, Jesus miraculously turned water into wine. But John inserts a significant piece of detail that I’ve often overlooked: “Now there were set there six waterpots of stone, according to the manner of purification … Continue reading
Gems from John 1: Heaven is Opened
The Bible reveals the state of our hearts. We may come to the Scriptures initially skeptical of Jesus, as Nathaniel did in v. 46 (“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”). But when the Lord reveals His grace, He turns … Continue reading
Gems from John 1: Come and See
John the baptizer’s goal was to turn people to Jesus, not to build up a large following of his own. His job was to be the voice in the wilderness prophesied in Isaiah 40:3 to prepare the people for Christ’s … Continue reading
When Life is a Hassle
Paul wrote, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). This verse is probably at the top of everyone’s memory-verse list. As I was reviewing it for myself, I wondered, is it true of my efforts? … Continue reading
