John 10:19 (New Living Translation) 19 When he said these things, the people were again divided in their opinions about him. This is what the people felt about Jesus. Jesus had just finished talking to them about a sheepfold, a gate, thieves, sheep herders, and sheep. Jesus was the gate. Jesus was the sheep herder. […]
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Divided in Their Opinions
August 30th, 2026 · No Comments
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The World Cannot Give
August 22nd, 2026 · No Comments
John 14:27 (New Living Translation) 27 “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. Jesus is speaking soon before the crucifixion. Jesus is leaving Jesus is leaving the followers with a gift —peace of […]
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Still Angry
August 15th, 2026 · No Comments
John 11:38 (New Living Translation) 38 Jesus was still angry as he arrived at the tomb, a cave with a stone rolled across its entrance. This is part of the (hi)story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead after Lazarus had been dead for several days. Jesus was among believers, not among people attacking his […]
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They Tried to Arrest Him
August 8th, 2026 · No Comments
John 7:30 (New Living Translation) 30 Then the leaders tried to arrest him; but no one laid a hand on him, because his time had not yet come. This is one of those statements that make no sense upon close examination. Here is Jesus in the Temple area. Everyone sees him. Everyone knows him. Jesus […]
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Human Nature
September 20th, 2025 · No Comments
John 2:25 (New Living Translation) 25 No one needed to tell him about human nature, for he knew what was in each person’s heart. A remarkable sentence or two here. Jesus was performing miracles in Jerusalem. People were putting their trust in Jesus. After all, this fella’ from Nazareth was healing sick people like … […]
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Jesus Leaves Me a Gift
May 31st, 2025 · No Comments
John 14:27 (New Living Translation) 27 I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. Jesus is speaking. Jesus leaves a gift for me: peace of mind and heart. Goodness, we have lots of folks […]
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A Rich and Satisfying Life
March 1st, 2025 · No Comments
John 10:10 (New Living Translation) 10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. Jesus is speaking here. This is part of the tale of the good shepherd and the sheep. The purpose of the thieves is to steal sheep, kill them, […]
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Accomplishes Nothing
February 22nd, 2025 · No Comments
John 6:63 (New Living Translation) 63 The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life. Jesus said the above words. The topic is eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. Hey, wait a minute. I mean, I try to be good and […]
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The Only Work God Wants
February 15th, 2025 · No Comments
John 6:29 (New Living Translation) 29 Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.” This is Jesus speaking. Jesus tells everyone that there is only one work God wants from mankind. Pay attention to this one, folks. Believe in the one God has sent. […]
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If You Only Knew
February 1st, 2025 · No Comments
John 4:10 (New Living Translation) 10 Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.” This is one of those sentences in scripture that puzzles me. In one case, “if you only knew the gift […]
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