Why are these verses not included in some Bible translations, or included within brackets and special notes?  When the Pharisees brought the woman, who is missing in the scene?  What was Jesus writing on the ground?   https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=26545623

Notice in verse 30--nothing can subvert God's plan. In verse 35, see how hard the Pharisees' hearts are, that they can't understand Jesus' words. How can we make sense of verse 39, "the Spirit had not yet been given"? In verse 50, Nicodemus turns up again, and we see him showing great courage. The Pharisees … Continue reading Podcast: John 7:30-52

What is important about verse 8 and Jesus' consiousness about fulfulling all things? Is Jesus changing His mind in verse 10? How does Jesus use reason and logic to point out inconsistencies in verse 23? See verse 27.  Where does Jesus come from? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=26515107

vs. 60--Why is Jesus' teaching "hard"? vs. 63--This verse is worthy of memorizing Consider verses 70-71.  How does this parallel our own lives? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=26510796

In verse 53, Jesus' language shocks everyone, and inspires criticism of Christianity for years to come.  How can we understand this verse properly?  Also note that Jesus continues to turn right-side-up how we consider the material world and the soul.  https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=26483931

What is a common misconception that Jesus addresses in this passage? How should we think differently about the kingdom of heaven? What language is supposed to make us stop in our tracks? What are the key things to remember about predestination/election? What is this about Jesus being the bread of life?  What does that mean? … Continue reading Podcast: John 6:36-51

The crowds wonder how Jesus got across the sea.  How do these people compare with Israel of the Old Testament?  How are they similar to Nicodemus and the woman at the well?   What important contrasts does Jesus identify in this passage, to reorient their thinking? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=26472444

This chapter of John tells of the feeding of the 5,000, which the other three Gospels also include in their accounts.  What special details are in the Gospel of John?    What about Jesus walking on water?  How could we respond to critics who say this didn't really happen, or is exaggerated?  https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=26472411

In this passage, Jesus discusses the witnesses to him.  Who is Jesus calling out here?  What about Jesus' words would shock his audience? Could these verses be John's counterpart to Matthew 23's "woe" section? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=26429835

How was Jesus "loosening" the Sabbath? Consider verse 19.  Does Jesus have a free will? How does this instruct us for how we might live? Look at verse 24. Can we be confident in eternal life? How do verses 24-29 give us clarity about the Last Day? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=26413167