According to the Berean Bible Society,* Jesus healing the man born blind counts as one of seven miracles Jesus performed as part of his divine mission during his earthly ministry. Read John 9:13-15. Jesus healed the man on the Sabbath. The man received (physical) sight he never had before.1 The…
Jesus’ words and actions in this passage demonstrate God’s carefully planned and orchestrated agenda concerning revealing the mystery of Jesus’ sacrificial ministry. We observe a contrast between mystery and secrecy and open disclosure. Jesus revealed this great mystery literally one step at a time throughout his earthly life. Paul explained…
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…
What a feast we have in God’s Word this week! John included several names to introduce who Jesus is. In her book, Walking on Water, Madeleine L’Engle wrote, “To name is to love. To be Named is to be loved.”1 Earlier, on the same topic of names, a character in…
The week before Thanksgiving, the women’s Bible study I attend studied Titus chapter 2, which includes words to help us reflect on the first Advent candle, hope. The hope of Christmas spans past, present, and future. For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It…