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Read John 2:13-17. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 13 When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. 15 So he made a whip out of cords, … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 2:13-17” »
Thank you for the question on discipleship from Luke, “Based on Luke 22:26 and 9:60-62, what does discipleship mean?” Before one seeks to define the meaning of discipleship, I cite the broader passage so that one can understand the context of the verses. Luke 22 says this, “A dispute also arose among them as to which of … Read More “Based on Luke 22:26 and 9:60-62, what does discipleship mean?” »
Read John 1:11-12. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. 12 After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples. There … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 2:11-12” »
Read John 2:1-11. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 1 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 … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 2:1-11” »
Here is a quick guide on how to craft a successful lesson. The most critical things to do is to determine the 1 Big idea of the Passage Create one sentence that gives unity to all the ideas of the verses you are teaching on Determine the Lesson Aim The Lesson Aim is what you … Read More “Quick Guide to Crafting a Successful Lesson” »
Read John 1:43-51. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 1:43-51” »
Thank you for the question on trusting the Bible, “What leads you to believe that the Bible is true?” Growing in a non-Christian home, I never owned a Bible until I was in high school so I never really read the Bible. I heard Bible stories, saw movies or TV programs about Bible character. Yes, I … Read More “What leads you to believe that the Bible is true?” »
Thank you for the question about the character of God in the Old and New Testament, “Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament?” As one reads Exodus through Joshua in comparison to Matthew through Acts, it does appear that the actions of God are different. However as … Read More “Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament?” »
Read John 1:40-42. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord revealing and saying to you? 40 Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. 41 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 1:40-42” »
Read John 1:35-39. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 35 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” 37 When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. 38 Turning around, Jesus saw … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 1:35-39” »