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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
Gems from John 1: Witnesses
The Pharisees were doing their job when they investigated this man who was in unusual garb and preaching an unusual message. They were expecting a Prophet like Moses (Deut. 18:15, Acts 3:20-23), Elijah the prophet (Malachi 4:5), and the Chosen … Continue reading
Gems from John 1: Witness
After 400 years of prophetic silence after the close of the Old Testament, God raised up a prophet called John and gave him unusual clarity about the coming one. The God of ages past had entered history and visited His … Continue reading
Gems from John 1: Word Made Flesh
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). John opened this first chapter with the Word, the one who is God and also Creator. He was with God in the beginning, showing that He, being divine, was … Continue reading
Gems from John 1: Beginnings
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1 WEB). With the use of “Word,” John seems to be addressing Greek and Jewish readers. For the Greek reader, the Word … Continue reading
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Names of Christ in Revelation: Philadelphia
The Church of Philadelphia, Rev. 3:7-13 Rev. 3:7 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and … Continue reading
