Category: Bible Study
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Jesus Is From Above: John 8:21-30
In John 8:21-30, Jesus reveals His divine identity and the necessity of believing in Him for salvation. He contrasts His heavenly origin with the earthly nature of His audience, emphasizing the consequences of sin. Despite misunderstanding, some begin to believe in Him, highlighting His mission of salvation through the crucifixion.
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Jesus Is The Light Of The World: John 8:12-20
In John 8:12-20, Jesus claims to be the light of the world, asserting that His followers will not walk in darkness. The Pharisees challenge Him, questioning His authority and testimony. Jesus responds, asserting His divine knowledge and relationship with God the Father, reinforcing His identity as the Messiah while evading arrest, as His time had…
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Jesus Saves An Adulteress: John 7:53-8:11
In John 7:53-8:11, Jesus the Scribes and Pharisees bring a woman caught in adultery before Jesus as He taught in the Jerusalem temple. Instead of passing judgement on the woman, Jesus says that those without sin should cast the first stone. Ultimately, He shows compassion, forgives the woman, and urges her to avoid sin, embodying…
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Yahweh Redeems: Ruth 4:13-22
Boaz married Ruth, and with Yahweh’s blessing, they had a son named Obed. The neighborhood women celebrated, praising Yahweh for restoring Naomi’s hope through Ruth, who demonstrated incredible loyalty. The passage concludes with Obed’s lineage, linking him to king David and ultimately, foreshadowing the coming of Jesus as the Redeemer for all humanity.
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A Redemption Confirmed: Ruth 4:7-12
In Ruth 4:7-12, the customs of kinsman-redemption in ancient Israel are illustrated. Boaz legally acquires Naomi’s land and marries Ruth, ensuring Elimelech’s lineage continues. Witnesses bless their union, hoping for prosperity like Rachel and Leah. This narrative highlights themes of loyalty, redemption, and divine provision through relationships, and helps us to understand the significance of…
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Redemption Is Costly: Ruth 4:1-6
In Ruth 4:1-6, Boaz went to the city gate to speak with the closer relative of the deceased Elimelech about redeeming his widow Naomi’s land. The relative initially agrees, but upon learning he must also marry Ruth, he declines, fearing it would jeopardize his own family inheritance. Consequently, Boaz successfully claimed the right to redeem…
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No On Ever Spoke Like Jesus: John 7:45-52
This passage describes the tension between the Pharisees and the officers sent to arrest Jesus, who failed to do so, citing His extraordinary teaching. Nicodemus questions the legality of judging Jesus without a hearing. Despite the division among the crowd about Jesus’ identity, many were drawn to Him, showcasing the profound impact of His words.
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Jesus Causes Division: John 7:40-44
In John 7:40-44, the crowd in the temple debates Jesus’ identity, with some recognizing Him as the Messiah while others doubt His origins, believing the Christ should come from Bethlehem. This division sparks conflicting opinions and an intent to arrest Him, highlighting the varied responses to His claims and the ongoing struggle between belief in…
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Living Water From Thirsty Hearts: John 7:37-39
On the last day of the Feast of Booths (Succoth), a day when the people of Israel remembered how their ancestors thirsted for water in the wilderness and Yahweh the one true God provided for them (Exodus 15:22-27, 17:1-7), Jesus stood up and proclaimed with a loud voice that anyone who is thirsty should come…
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Where Is Jesus Going? – John 7:32-36
As Jesus taught in the Jerusalem temple court, the Pharisees heard the crowd muttering things about Him as they considered whether or not Jesus truly was the Christ; the Messiah the prophets spoke of centuries and even millennia earlier. In response to this the Pharisees sent officers to arrest Jesus. As this took place, Jesus…
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