“When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts he found men selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. 15 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple area, both sheep and cattle; he … Read moreZeal and Passion for the Temple of God (20101123)
“When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem.” (John 2:13, NIV) What a sublime yet humbling moment it must have been for Jesus to share in the Passover at this the beginning of his ministry. To witness the sacrifice of the year old lamb and share in the Passover … Read moreThe First Passover Of Jesus Ministry (20101122)
“This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him.” (John 2:11, NIV) It has begun now. Jesus has performed his first miracle turning water into wine. And his small group of disciples having witnessed the testimony of his … Read moreIncreasing Faith (20101119)
“Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. 8 Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master … Read moreServing Up The Best (20101118)
Jesus The Gracious Miracle Worker (20101117) “ Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. 8 Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, 9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water … Read moreJesus The Gracious Miracle Worker (20101117)
“On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” 4 “Dear woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. … Read moreConsider The Powerful Yet Gracious Example of Jesus (20101116)
“On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” 4 “Dear woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. … Read moreJesus Times It Right (20101115)
“When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false.” 48 “How do you know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you.” 49 Then Nathanael declared, “Rabbi, you are the Son of … Read moreSeeing The One Who Sees Us (20101112)
“Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” 46 “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. 47 When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, … Read moreSeeing The Heart (20101111)
“Philip found Nathanael and told him, ‘We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.’ 46 ‘Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?’ Nathanael asked. ‘Come and see,’ said Philip.” (John 1:45-46, NIV) I like the way Philip handles what … Read moreCome And See (20101110)