This is Jesus Matthew 27:37 – Above his head they put the charge against him, which read: “This is Jesus, the king of the Jews.” The gospel of John provides greater detail regarding this charge. Pilate also had a notice written and fastened to the cross, which read: “Jesus the Nazarene, the king of theContinue reading “This is Jesus”
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The Real God
The Real God Jonah 1:5 – The sailors were so afraid that each cried out to his own god and they flung the ship’s cargo overboard to make the ship lighter. Jonah, meanwhile, had gone down into the hold below deck, had lain down, and was sound asleep. The storm was raging all around himContinue reading “The Real God”
Approved Eavesdropping
Approved Eavesdropping Exodus 19:7 – So Moses came and summoned the elders of Israel. He set before them all these words that the LORD had commanded him, 8 – and all the people answered together, “All that the LORD has commanded we will do!” So Moses brought the words of the people back to theContinue reading “Approved Eavesdropping”
Kindness of Joseph
Kindness of Joseph Genesis 40:5 – Both of them, the cupbearer and the baker of the king of Egypt, who were confined in the prison, had a dream the same night. Each man’s dream had its own meaning. 6 – When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they were looking depressed.Continue reading “Kindness of Joseph”
Heard For Themselves
Heard For Themselves John 4:39 – Now many Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the report of the woman who testified, “He told me everything I ever did.” 40 – So when the Samaritans came to him, they began asking to stay with them. He stayed there two days, 41 – andContinue reading “Heard For Themselves”
The True Light
The True Light John 1:7 – A man came, sent from God, whose name was John. 7 – he came as a witness to testify about the light, so that everyone might believe through him. 8 – He himself was not the light, but he came to testify about the light. The true light, whoContinue reading “The True Light”
The Word
The Word John 1:1 – In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was fully God. 2 – The Word was with God in the beginning. 3 – All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created. LookingContinue reading “The Word”
Lingering Witness
Lingering Witness John 20:1 – Now very early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been moved away from the entrance. 2 – So she went running to Simon Peter and the other disciple whom Jesus loved andContinue reading “Lingering Witness”
Jesus is the One
Jesus is the One Luke 7:18 – John’s disciples informed him about all these things. So John called two of his disciples 19 – and sent them to Jesus to ask, “Are you the one is to come, or should we look for another?” verse 20 – When the men came to Jesus, they said,Continue reading “Jesus is the One”
Simon of Cyrene
Simon of Cyrene Mark 15:21 – The soldiers forced a passerby to carry his cross, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country (he was the father of Alexander and Rufus). Simon’s story is unique. Jesus had previously taught in Mark 8:34 saying, “If anyone wants to become my follower, he must denyContinue reading “Simon of Cyrene”
Where two are gathered 