Len’s Mens Fellowship Archives

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? – A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (35)

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

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (34)

–“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

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (33)

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

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (32)

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

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (31)

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

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (30)

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

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (29)

–“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

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (28)

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

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (27)

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

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (26)

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

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? – A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (25)

"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

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (24)

"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