https://www.youtube.com/live/uoJVcVqvPWo?feature=share&t=2531 We pick back up in John 8:48-59 with Jesus’ confrontation with the Jews regarding His identity (and teaching). Rather than de-escalate the argument, Jesus refuses to back down. What has Jesus claimed? He claimed to be sent by God to earth (7:28). He claimed that His teaching is from God (7:16). He claimed thatContinueContinue reading “Who Do You Think You Are? (John 8:48-59)”
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Do You Believe? (John 8:31-47)
https://www.youtube.com/live/0oLGgFoWxH4?feature=share&t=3060 The overarching theme of the Gospel of John is belief in Jesus. He wants those who do not believe to begin believing. He also wants those who believe to continue believing. He makes this clear in John 20:31, “These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,ContinueContinue reading “Do You Believe? (John 8:31-47)”
Will You Die in Your Sins? (John 8:12-30)
If you die without Christ, you will die in your sins and what awaits you is torment and everlasting damnation. Jesus proclaimed: “I am the light of the world, whoever believes in Me shall never walk in darkness but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). The Pharisees responded by arguing with Him. TheyContinueContinue reading “Will You Die in Your Sins? (John 8:12-30)”
The Light of the World (John 8:12)
https://www.youtube.com/live/baqMzeKFa58?feature=share&t=2380 In the Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, Gollum presents a riddle to Bilbo. He said, “It cannot be seen, cannot be felt, cannot be heard, cannot be smelt, It lies behind stars and under hills, and empty holes it fills, it comes first and follows after, ends life, kills laughter.” Can you guess what theContinueContinue reading “The Light of the World (John 8:12)”
The Woman Caught in Adultery (John 8:1-11)
https://www.youtube.com/live/02BuPeXqOBQ?feature=share&t=2445 Lance Armstrong was widely considered to be the greatest cyclist in the world having won seven consecutive Tour de France races. In 2013, in a shocking interview with Oprah Winfrey, he admitted to taking performance enhancing drugs in order to win. Lance Armstrong went from celebrated hero to despised pariah in a matter ofContinueContinue reading “The Woman Caught in Adultery (John 8:1-11)”
Humbled or Hardened? (John 7:40-52)
https://www.youtube.com/live/em5WmoEOHVM?feature=share&t=2221 Would it surprise you to hear that a significant amount of the Gospel of John centers around conflicts Jesus had during His ministry. From Herod’s wrath at Jesus’ birth to angry mobs seeking His death, Jesus was acquainted with grief (Is 53:3). John prepared us for this reality when he wrote: “The true light,ContinueContinue reading “Humbled or Hardened? (John 7:40-52)”
He Satisfies My Soul (John 7:37-39)
https://www.youtube.com/live/ZOkLwHwjpV8?feature=share&t=2645 Some Bible translations print the words of Jesus in red. Some in black. There is even a version of the New King James that prints Jesus’ words in blue. J.C. Ryle said concerning our text this morning: “It has been said that there are some passages in Scripture which deserve to be printed inContinueContinue reading “He Satisfies My Soul (John 7:37-39)”
Stiff-necked and Hard-hearted (John 7:1-36)
https://www.youtube.com/live/9poxYdb66ZU?feature=share&t=2770 One characteristic of Jesus’ ministry is that a lot of people didn’t know what to think of Him. He defied expectations and shattered preconceived notions. One out of many examples is that Jesus didn’t drive the Romans out of Jerusalem, but drove the Jews out of the Temple. Speaking of defying expectations, the GalileansContinueContinue reading “Stiff-necked and Hard-hearted (John 7:1-36)”
Complaining about Bread from Heaven (John 6:22-71)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iITM8BuhVh4 What do you do when someone doesn’t do what you want them to do? One common, sinful response is to complain. Complaining, grumbling, moaning, groaning, bleating, whining, and bellyaching (whatever you wish to call it) are sins. Complaining is sin because it is unloving. You cannot criticize someone and love them at the sameContinueContinue reading “Complaining about Bread from Heaven (John 6:22-71)”
Walking on Water (John 6:15-21 & Matt 14:22-33)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzPOgQOUvDY After miraculously feeding 5,000 people, the crowd cried out: “This really is the Prophet who was to come into the world!” (John 6:14). Jesus knew that the people “were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king…[so]…He withdrew again to the mountain by Himself” (John 6:15). Mark tells us thatContinueContinue reading “Walking on Water (John 6:15-21 & Matt 14:22-33)”
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