Tag Archives: Pharisees
The Author of Life
John chapter 11 is one of the most dramatic and revealing incidents in all the gospel accounts. Jesus has gone away from Jerusalem and Judea to safer areas where it would be more difficult for the leaders in Jerusalem to … Continue reading
Assurance
John chapter 10 appears to be a continuation of the discussion (argument) between the Pharisees and Jesus in the temple area. This chapter is a great one for those seeking reassurance that what Jesus says is not only true but … Continue reading
The Most Dangerous Game – Hypocrisy
In chapters 2 through 7 of the Gospel of John we have seen in Jesus’ interaction with many people who demonstrated in their lives some of the characteristics of people who have not had their lives changed by Jesus. We … Continue reading
Do you really believe?
Unbelief Recently I have been thinking about this word ‘believe’. Perhaps in some cultures more than others, this word has little significance. In others it is critical. In political life, most politicians are quick enough to tell you what they … Continue reading
Pleasing God
My previous post talked about the man at the Pool of Bethesda who was healed by Jesus on the Sabbath. In the last part of John chapter 5 John describes the result of that healing. It gave Jesus the opportunity … Continue reading
Faith for Life 