The good news on a day with tech issues is Jesus encourages us to seek eternal treasures rather than chase after earthly things. I trust this email will be more uplifting than the accidental email you received this afternoon while working on my website! Thank you for your patience and…
So much has been written about Jesus walking on the water! Matthew and Mark also record Peter’s response to Jesus, which is often the part we focus on. This gospel story includes a storm, which is relatable on more than one level. Read John 6:16-19. After Jesus fed the multitude,…
This story from Jesus’ ministry takes place in a specific location, at a distinct point in time. In the same way, we encounter Jesus in definite ways at unique moments in time. Read John 6:1-4. It’s interesting that John wrote four verses (an entire paragraph) to set the stage for…
God’s Word always has appropriate timing. Some translations head this section, “Testimonies About Jesus.” We’re reading this the week after Easter, when certainly testimonies about Jesus, especially his resurrection, flew among his followers. Let’s read what people said before the last week leading up to the crucifixion. John wrote one…
Jesus’ resurrection is such good news John wove it through his entire gospel (book of good news). This isn’t a common Easter passage, but Jesus did discuss the life he gave and resurrection in these verses. John led into Jesus’ discussion about the Father and the Son with a brief…