John 9 tells the story of the healing of the man who was born blind. Sight is a wonderful thing. I cannot imagine living in darkness my whole life, never seeing colors, never seeing the faces of the people I love, always fearful about what might be happening around me, or to me, that I …
Three Things We All Want: Knowledge, Freedom & Immortality
In John 8:12-59, Jesus dialogues with the scribes and Pharisees who did not believe in Him. They rejected His claims that He had come from God and that He was God. In the course of their conversation, Jesus reveals that He is able to give them three things if they would believe. These three …
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Are We Stone-Throwers or Stepping Stones?
John 8 contains the story of “the woman caught in adultery.” We always refer to this passage in this manner, but I believe the lesson is more about the accusers than the accused. The scribes and Pharisees interrupted Jesus’ teaching in the temple court with their accusations. Their hard hearts are revealed in the way …
Seeing Isn’t Always Believing
Do you have to see something to believe it? Perhaps a better question is, “When you see something, does it make you believe?” This idea of “seeing” and “believing” is a recurring theme in the gospel of John. The idea is that Jesus came so that men and women could “see” God in the flesh, …
What Do You Do When You Get “Push-Back”?
Have you ever shared your heart for the Lord and been surprised when you encountered “push-back”? I didn’t know that was an actual word, even though I’ve experienced the concept! “Push-back” has two meanings. The first is what you would expect: a negative or unfavorable reaction or response. On the one hand, I understand why …
The Way Of The Word 