“When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that […]
John 11:38-57 – Seeing the Glory of God
When Jesus called Lazarus out of the grave, Lazarus did not, from the surrounding evidence, conclude that he was alive. He simply, and obediently came forth. These are the actions of true sheep. Our faith does not rest on our evaluation of the evidence. Our faith rests in the power of God. Our eyes are […]
John 5:16-47 – Made in His Image
Today’s Message… Jesus’ defense of His Sabbath practice does not satisfy the Jews. It merely provokes a second charge, that Jesus has made Himself equal with God. When Jesus defends His life-giving healing on the Sabbath, He is saying that He keeps Sabbath in the same way that God does. The Jews conclude that Jesus […]
