“He is the one who comes after me, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.” (John 1:27, NIV) Speaking of Christ, John feels that he is unworthy to even untie the Lord’s sandals. This is remarkable given that John drew an audience from Jerusalem and all of Judea! And it is … Read moreJohn and the Sandals of Jesus (20101022)
“Now some Pharisees who had been sent 25 questioned him, “Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” 26 “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands one you do not know. 27 He is the one who comes after me, the thongs of whose … Read moreJohn’s Baptism (20101021)
“Now this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was. 20 He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, “I am not the Christ.” 21 They asked him, “Then who are you? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” … Read moreMake Straight the Way for the Lord (20101020)
“No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father’s side, has made him known.” (John 1:18, NIV) The life and words of Jesus are so much more to us than that of any other great teacher because Jesus comes to us from God. Jesus did not begin … Read moreGod the One and Only Shares With Us (20101019)
“For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” (John 1:17, NIV). It must have been a moment of exhilaration for the Apostle John to write this simple line. “the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” Certainly John knew that the law of Moses … Read moreGrace and Truth Through Jesus Christ (20101018)
“From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.” (John 1:16, NIV). But what are some of the blessings that we have received from Christ? One that I can easily think of is forgiveness! Jesus came and preached that we should forgive one another. None of us is perfect, and … Read moreReturning To Jesus Full of Grace and Blessing – part 2 (20101015)
“From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.” (John 1:16, NIV). That is what I could use a little more of! Blessings, especially like John tells us about, “one blessing after another!” After living more than half a century I have had the opportunity (if you want to call … Read moreReturning To Jesus Full of Grace and Blessing (20101014)
“John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’” (John 1:15, NIV) John the Baptist has it so right. Even though John was older than Jesus he knew who was the greater man, it was Jesus! … Read moreJesus, You Surpass Us All (20101013)
“John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’” (John 1:15, NIV) What an honor it must have been for John the Baptist to announce the coming of Jesus. Just think about it, John, who is … Read moreCrying Out For Jesus! (20101012)
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14, NIV). In over fifty years of living on planet earth I have acquired a great many counselors in my life. Some … Read moreJesus, The Counselor Full of Grace and Truth (20101011)