In this podcast episode, I reference the red pyramid world.  You can see a visual of this concept here.  As we move into chapter four--Jesus meeting the woman at the well--we encounter these questions: Why was it necessary for Jesus to go through Samaria? What do the details of the story reveal to us about the … Continue reading Podcast: John 3:31-4:10

This passage provides a great example: why is a three-dimensional anthropolgy necessary when reading the Bible?   Verse 23 inspires us to consider the sacrament of baptism more closely. Look at verse 27 and compare that with the idea of free will. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=26214279

Nicodemus's visit with Jesus continues.  What is the connection between Jesus and Moses lifting up the serpant in the wilderness?  What is significant about it being a serpant?   This passage also includes the famous and beloved John3:16.  We will break it down and really consider what it means.  https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=26191593

Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night.  How are the two natures that exist in all people exhibited in Nicodemus?  What does "generated from above" mean?  How does looking at this passage in the original Greek help inform us about the text?  Where can we see the Trinity referenced?  Jesus speaks of the witness of nature--what … Continue reading Podcast: John 3:1-12

When Jesus states in verse 19 about destroying this temple, what is the significance of this exchange?  Jesus didn't entrust Himself to the people, as stated in verse 24.  How can this verse inform us about human relationships?  How does Biblical Christianity differ from all other world religions? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=26113614

In this passage, the two temples meet.  How does Jesus--the living temple--compare to the temple made of stones? How can we examine ourselves and our own lives based on this narrative? How does John's account of the cleansing of the temple differ from the other Gospel accounts, and why might that be?  https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=26087298

The Wedding at Cana.  Why does Jesus respond to His mother as he does?  How can His question to her also instruct us? What does Jesus' miracle show about God?  What is the glory of Jesus? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=26036076

Jesus begins calling his first apostles.  What is included in the Gospel of John that isn't in the other Gospels?  What can we find helpful as we translate directly from the original language as we study John? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=26000376

Consider how, in just fourteen verses, John has summarized the creation of the world up to the New Testament, and the promises for a savior fulfilled. Verse 16 states that Jesus "tabernacled" among us.  What does that mean?  Why is this literal translation important, as opposed to what some English Bibles say? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=25933197