John 7:37 – On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” Hunger and thirst is something that people can instantly relate to. In his own ministry, Jesus travelled extensively and his disciples, along with all travellers, would… Continue reading Living Waters
Category: Lessons from Jesus
Eternal Choice
John 6:63 – “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” As a Rabbi, Jesus had acquired many followers, or disciples, in addition to the twelve that he had chosen. After He had spoken in the synagogue,… Continue reading Eternal Choice
Bread of Life
John 6:27 – “Do not labour for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.” A crowd had come to Capernaum looking for Jesus; the same crowd that had been fed… Continue reading Bread of Life
The Search
John 3:7 – Do not marvel that I say unto you, ‘You must be born again.’ There are so many stories in the Bible that are fascinating but I especially like those snippets of conversations that we get to listen in on. John gives us access to one of those interactions that leads to, probably,… Continue reading The Search
Eventual Faith
STORIES OF FAITH – The Official’s son John 4:48 – Jesus said to him, “Unless you see signs and wonders, you will not believe.” Faith comes in various ways and each of us will have a different experience of how we came to put our trust in God and in His Son, Jesus Christ. So… Continue reading Eventual Faith
Tenacious Faith
STORIES OF FAITH – The Canaanite Woman Matthew 15:25 – She came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” In this story we once again find Jesus on his ministry journey with the disciples and this time he is in the coastal town of Tyre. Hearing of his arrival, a woman comes running to… Continue reading Tenacious Faith
Noisy Faith
STORIES OF FAITH – Bartimaeus Mark 10:47 – And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus and his disciples had spent time in Jericho, spreading the gospel to all who would listen. It was now time to… Continue reading Noisy Faith
Humble Faith
STORIES OF FAITH – The Forgiven Woman Luke 7:50 – And he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Jesus has been invited to eat at the home of a Pharisee named Simon. This invitation did not come from a place of honesty or sincerity but was more for show… Continue reading Humble Faith
Surprising Faith
STORIES OF FAITH – The Centurion Matthew 8:8 - Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed. Of all the people most likely to see the truth of who Jesus was, a centurion would have to be last on your… Continue reading Surprising Faith
Humble Power
Luke 10:3 - Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. I have to admit, it is not one of the most encouraging of statements. It comes as Jesus sends out seventy (or 72, depending on your translation) disciples to go ahead of him into the towns… Continue reading Humble Power
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