The narrative of Jesus healing the blind man continues.  Note how the (formerly) blind man interacts with the Pharisees.  What is beautiful about it?  What is God teaching us about our own natures through this passage? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=26684859

This is an important chapter in the book of John.  Contrast it with the account of the lame man in chapter 5. What does the disciples' question in verse two reveal about the mindset of the day? Why do all of Jesus' healings seem to take place on a Sabbath? In verse 22, notice the … Continue reading Podcast: John 9:1-23

What is it that makes us human?  Is it a free will, or discovery? What is a constant theme throughout John? In verse 49, note Jesus' interesting response to the Pharisees https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=26641770

Jesus is the light of the world.   Jesus is the pinnacle of faith/belief/trust.  How does this contrast with those who attempt to assert their own ego? Jesus defines Christianity in verse 31.  What if we were faithful to this? Look at verse 34.  How does this align with the assertion that people have a free … Continue reading Podcast: John 8:12-36

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