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John 10:10 The Shepherd’s Intent for All
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. John 10:10 NASB Sheep are important. To the shepherd and the thief (and probably a few wolves close by too). The sheep pen is a safe place, and the gate or door allows access.…
Read MoreJohn 9:39 The fire of the miraculous
And Jesus said, “For judgment I came into this world, so that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may become blind.” John 9:39 NASB Separating the sheep from the goats There is a thin line between heaven and earth — what happens in one is reflected in the other.…
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…
Read MoreJohn 8:28-29 Aching for closeness
… but I speak these things as the Father taught Me. And He who sent Me is with Me; He has not left Me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him. John 8:28-29 Jesus’ words are truly incredible. Who among us can say that we only speak the words given…
Read MoreJohn 8:25 Know me by my words
“Who are you?” they asked. “Just what I have been telling you from the beginning,” Jesus replied.” John 8:25 NIV Rotherham translates this verse [with notes]: They were saying to him therefore, “Who are you?” Jesus said to them, “First and foremost [at the outset, or fundamentally] even what I speak to you.” [or “What…
Read MoreJohn 8:19-20 Your biggest fear? Relationship
Then they said to Him, “Where is Your Father?” Jesus answered, “You know neither Me nor My Father. If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also.” These words Jesus spoke in the treasury, as He taught in the temple; and no one laid hands on Him, for His hour had not…
Read MoreJohn 8:12 Lighten up!
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 NIV [Preface comments: This narrative seems to be connected with the previous time Jesus spoke in John 7:39 when he told those…
Read MoreMatthew 6:10 Alignment with Heaven
Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 NASB1995 There is something about God’s kingdom coming that connects with His will being done, not just in heaven, but also on earth. In the context of personal prayer, it is easy to interpret this to mean, that in…
Read MoreJohn 7:5 Extraordinarily Ordinary
For even his own brothers did not believe in him. John 7:5 NIV Imagine those closest to Jesus — his mom, dad, and brothers. Although they initially did not choose to follow him like the disciples, they had a unique front-row seat to observe the ordinariness of Israel’s messiah. Jesus’ public ministry to Israel began…
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