Category Archives: John

One Thing I Know

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Pete

I appreciate a good debate. I admire those who can build an argument, precept by precept. Those who can verbally spar with others, making point and counter-point. Those who, at some point in the debate, leave their prepared notes and … Continue reading →

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True Disciples

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Pete

Jesus looked at these new “believers” and determined to test their belief. They were yet to fully realize their deep, deep need to be born again, much less how that would be accomplished. They were yet to bear with Jesus … Continue reading →

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Where Does He Come Up With This Stuff?

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Pete

When Jesus spoke, people were blown away. From the beginnings of His public ministry, when He taught in the Capernaum synagogue on the Sabbath, those who heard Him “were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one who … Continue reading →

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Food with a Promise

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Pete

You read through Jesus’ teaching in John 6 and you kind of get why “when many of His disciples heard it, they said, ‘This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?’” (6:60). Teaching about a bread which comes … Continue reading →

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A Serpent Lifted Up

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Pete

There are many word pictures used to describe Jesus. A Lamb, a Shepherd, a Lion. He is the Light, the Door, and the Vine. But I was reminded of one yesterday as I was studying John with a friend. We … Continue reading →

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The Best is Yet to Come

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Pete

Only a few knew where the good stuff had come from. His mother, some household servants, the disciples, and Jesus. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 120 to 180 gallons of water miraculously changed into, what sounds like, some pretty fine … Continue reading →

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The Difference a Few Days Can Make

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Pete

A note in my Bible points out that you only find a charcoal fire mentioned twice in the New Testament. The first time is in the high priest’s courtyard after Jesus’ arrest. There, Peter saddles up to the fire with … Continue reading →

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To Hear My Name

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Pete

It’s that time of year when many of us focus on the Name. The Name of the Babe in the manger, the One named Jesus, “for He will save His people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). The One to be … Continue reading →

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He Shall Be Their Peace

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Pete

My readings combined this morning to form a wondrous panoramic view. From the Babe of Bethlehem foretold to the Ruler of the Nations promised, from the cross of Calvary to a war in heaven, I was a bit overwhelmed by … Continue reading →

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Given

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Pete

There’s a whole lot of givin’ going on in John 17. I should never cease to be amazed, as I read this chapter, that I get to eavesdrop on the Son as He communes with the Father. I should consider … Continue reading →

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