Category Archives: witness
first look at a second chance
Genesis 8:1-19. The imagery and wording of this section echoes Genesis 1. God is making a new heavens and a new earth. The Hebrew verb in 8:10 suggests that Noah anxiously longed for this, like a woman in childbirth. Noah … Continue reading
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Jesus’ provocative questions
John 18:1-27. As the record of Jesus’ long ordeal (called his passion) begins, he challenges us all by the questions that he asks those who arrest and try him: “Whom do you seek?” (4,7). Finding Jesus is only part of … Continue reading
Jesus: the light we had for a little while
John 12:20-50. All through John’s Gospel Jesus is described as a light. In this passage, the temporary nature of that light is emphasized. He came into a world of darkness and shone briefly. He urged the planet to: “Walk while … Continue reading
Jesus and the desperate men
John 4:43-5:18. All around us there are people leading quiet lives of desperation. Jesus met with two such men in today’s passage. He made a difference in their lives. An official in Capernaum was desperate to save his son’s life … Continue reading
Jesus: what people said
John 1:19-51. You cannot always trust what people are saying about someone, but sometimes you can. Listen to what people are saying about Jesus in today’s text. He is… the Lord (23). the Lamb of God (29). someone younger, but … Continue reading
after faith: a disciplined tongue
James 3:1-12. James had encouraged the churches to prove their faith by their works. Many people were ambitious and wanted to be teachers like James. He warned them that with such authority came much responsibility. The tongue could do much … Continue reading
after faith: his creatures
James 1. The purpose of James’ letter was to encourage a group of Jewish churches to stay true to their faith in Christ, and allow that faith to control their actions. Faith should produce steadfast living in times … Continue reading
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evangelism: celebrating the team
Romans 16. Lest we get the mistaken assumption that Paul was single-handedly bringing the Gentile world to Christ, he includes the names of over 30 of his co-workers in this chapter. This serves as a reminder that the work of … Continue reading
evangelism: ministry and fellowship
Romans 15:14-33. We have seen that the whole of Romans has to do with evangelism. As Paul begins to conclude his letter, he describes that work using two metaphors. Paul’s work of bringing the gospel to the Gentiles … Continue reading
evangelism: perspective on edification
Romans 15:1-13. How we get along with other believers has a definite impact on our evangelism. When the watching world sees us biting and devouring each other over our differences, they think less of the gospel that we preach. When … Continue reading
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