Fall entered with details and events and leaves not-quite-yet swirling, which created a delay sending out this week’s reading. Yesterday I recorded two Bible study talks, braved the maze of Medicare enrollment, encountered toxic shrimp, and changed dinner plans. In the midst, I enjoyed beautiful sun. Today it’s overcast with…
We’ve reached chapter 11 in our reading through John’s gospel. This passage includes the story of Lazarus’s death and rising from the dead, Jesus’ seventh miracle as recorded by John. Lazarus was from the same village as his sisters, Mary and Martha. John identifies Mary by her devotion shown to…
In this passage, Jesus still referred to sheep. Some translations head this section, “reassurance for believers.” We must read carefully, though, to understand who receives Jesus’ promise and its context. Still, we rejoice in our position close to Jesus. As we begin reading this passage, two-thirds through chapter 10, John…