Archive for November 2023
John 9:6-7 Seeing and believing
When He had said these things, He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva; and He anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay. And He said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which is translated, Sent). So he went and washed, and came back seeing. John…
Read MoreJohn 9:1-5 It’s time to grow up
Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him. I must…
Read MoreJohn 8:57-59 Timelessness
So the Jews said to Him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abraham?” Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am.” Therefore they picked up stones to throw at Him, but Jesus hid Himself and went out of the temple. John 8:57-59…
Read MoreJohn 8:56 Visionary or a bat?
Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad. John 8:56 NASB Seeing Abraham saw. He was looking for something. An answer. A solution. Living is incredibly hard work. People are dim in their eyes and do horrible things. There must be a remedy. He heard the stories of…
Read MoreJohn 8:50 Glory B
I am not seeking glory for myself; but there is one who seeks it, and he is the judge. John 8:50 NIV Glory conjures up all sorts of images for me. Triumphant victory. The climax of the autumn season with gorgeous foliage and bountiful harvest. Conquering a climb to the top of a mountain. Prize-worthy…
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