Tag: Bible Study
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Believers in Jesus Will Not See Death
In John 8:48-59, Jesus confronts disbelief among the Jews, asserting His divine authority and identity as God. He emphasizes the importance of keeping His word for eternal life and declares His pre-existence before Abraham. Despite their hostility, which leads them to attempt to stone Him, Jesus reveals His true nature and purpose.
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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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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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Is This The Christ?
In John 7:25-31, people question Jesus’ identity, recognizing Him as the one sought by authorities yet astonished by His bold teaching. Jesus clarifies His divine origin, stating He was sent by God, whom the people do not know. Despite attempts to arrest Him, many believe in Him, reflecting ongoing division about His true nature.
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Do Not Judge By Appearances
In John 7:19-24, Jesus challenges the crowd’s claim to uphold Moses’ law, highlighting their hypocrisy in seeking to kill Him while they themselves break the law. He compares His healing on the Sabbath to circumcision, emphasizing that true judgment should not be based on appearances but on God’s will and righteousness.
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