HE LOVED THEM TO THE END – EVEN JUDAS – MORE ‘LAST WORDS’ AT THE LAST SUPPER – JOHN 13:18-38 V. 18- Though Judas’ betrayal was a fulfillment of prophecy (Psalm 41:9; 55:12; Zech. 11: 112-13; Matt. 27: 9-10) he … Continue reading →

SECURE ENOUGH TO SERVE – HUMILITY, HOLINESS AND HAPPINESS – JOHN 13: 1-17 We now move into the second major portion of John’s gospel. The first portion was the book of signs, the seven miracles in chapters 1-12. This portion … Continue reading →

DEATH – GOD’S WAY OF GIVING LIFE – JOHN 12 Vv. 1-8 – A celebration dinner in honor of Jesus for raising Lazarus from the dead is given (probably in the home of Simon the Leper – Matt. 26:6-13; Mark … Continue reading →

–“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” In the first six signs (miracles — revelations) in John’s gospel (chapters 1-10) Jesus reveals Himself through the various institutions and … Continue reading →

Psalm 23 says, if I follow the Lord as my shepherd, I will not lack any good thing– John 10 Some commentators say that this entire chapter takes place during the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) even though the Feast is … Continue reading →

The blind (needy) receive their sight and the –“sighted” (prideful) remain blind — John 9 These verses continue the message Jesus gave at the Feast of Tabernacles and the theme and symbol of light. In this context Jesus declares Himself … Continue reading →

Bold claims – In essence Jesus says: –“I AM” God — The only savior and judge and your only hope for salvation — see john 8:12-59 These verses continue the message Jesus gave at the Feast of Tabernacles. We will … Continue reading →

JESUS SOLVED THE PARADOX OF LAW AND GRACE ON THE CROSS – JOHN 8:1-11 Although this passage was not in the original manuscripts of the Gospel of John, and it interrupts the sequence of the Feast of Tabernacles (John 7:1-52- … Continue reading →

–“IF ANYONE IS THIRSTY, LET HIM COME TO ME AND DRINK.” SEE JOHN 7 Vv. 1-5 — The Feast of Tabernacles (or Booths) was one of the three feasts (Passover and Pentecost) where every male Jew throughout Israel was required … Continue reading →

–“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” In the first six signs (miracles — revelations) in John’s gospel (chapters 1-10) Jesus reveals Himself through the various institutions and … Continue reading →

Psalm 23 says, if I follow the Lord as my shepherd, I will not lack any good thing– John 10 Some commentators say that this entire chapter takes place during the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) even though the Feast is … Continue reading →

The blind (needy) receive their sight and the –“sighted” (prideful) remain blind — John 9 These verses continue the message Jesus gave at the Feast of Tabernacles and the theme and symbol of light. In this context Jesus declares Himself … Continue reading →

Bold claims – In essence Jesus says: –“I AM” God — The only savior and judge and your only hope for salvation — see john 8:12-59 These verses continue the message Jesus gave at the Feast of Tabernacles. We will … Continue reading →

JESUS SOLVED THE PARADOX OF LAW AND GRACE ON THE CROSS – JOHN 8:1-11 Although this passage was not in the original manuscripts of the Gospel of John, and it interrupts the sequence of the Feast of Tabernacles (John 7:1-52- … Continue reading →

–“IF ANYONE IS THIRSTY, LET HIM COME TO ME AND DRINK.” SEE JOHN 7 Vv. 1-5 — The Feast of Tabernacles (or Booths) was one of the three feasts (Passover and Pentecost) where every male Jew throughout Israel was required … Continue reading →

JESUS – THE BREAD OF GOD – –“I Am the bread of life — if anyone eats of this bread he will live forever.” John 6 The feeding of the 5,000 men (add women and children) is the only miracle … Continue reading →

BE FORWARNED! THE FOUR WARNINGS OF JESUS IN THE CONCLUSION OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT — MATTHEW 7:13-29 "And it fell with a great crash." (Matthew 7:27) Every life without Christ is a tragedy for even the best of … Continue reading →

Shylock: "I crave the law." Portia: "For as thou urgest justice, be assured Thou shalt have justice more than thou desirest." (From The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare) See Matthew 7:1-6 It seems that Jesus hates the sin of self-righteousness … Continue reading →

"The ultimate good in life is to treat things according to their true value." Jonathan edwards Mathew 6:25-34 — Jesus spoke more about the temporal versus the eternal than any other topic. The world, the devil and the flesh are … Continue reading →

"How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God ?" John 5:44 See Matthew 6:1-18 – Key verse: "Be careful not to do your … Continue reading →