Tag: bible
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Follow Me
John 1:43-44 describes Jesus inviting Philip to follow Him in Galilee. This simple call signifies an invitation to become a disciple and a commitment to a new life. The passage highlights how Jesus calls people from diverse backgrounds and the significance of responding to His invitation. As followers of Jesus, we are encouraged to reflect…
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Rest
In this poem, a message of hope is conveyed through the challenges of life. The poem emphasizes the endurance and shelter found in Jesus, who understands and helps us to overcome suffering. It offers comfort to those struggling, assuring them of rest and refuge in Jesus, who has already triumphed over sin and death.
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We Have Found The Messiah
John 1:40-42 recounts Andrew inviting his brother, Simon Peter, to meet Jesus. Andrew boldly proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah and brought Peter to Him. Jesus acknowledged Peter’s potential by renaming him “Cephas” or “Peter,” foreshadowing his future role. This prompts us to invite others to Jesus and embrace His transforming power in our lives.
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Come and See
John 1:35-39 shows John the Baptist declaring Jesus as the Lamb of God and two disciples following Jesus. Their encounter reveals the importance of personal relationship with Jesus, the need for sincere seeking, and the disciples’ immediate response to follow Him. This challenges us to witness faithfully and prioritize our relationship with Jesus.
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This Is The Son of God
In John 1:30–34, John the Baptist testifies about Jesus, the preexistent Son of God. He saw the Holy Spirit descend on Jesus like a dove, confirming that Jesus is the Son of God. This passage emphasizes the importance of bearing witness to Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit in sharing the good news…
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Behold the Lamb of God
In Jon 1:29 John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the “Lamb of God,” symbolizing His sacrificial role in removing sins. This prophetic declaration echoes Old Testament sacrificial imagery, emphasizing Jesus as the ultimate, sufficient sacrifice for humanity’s sins. Believers are urged to acknowledge this gift, repent, and accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
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Whose Sandal I am not Worthy to Untie
John 1:24-28 reveals Jewish leaders questioning John the Baptist’s authority to baptize. They were seeking to protect their own power and did not recognize Jesus among them. This challenges us to recognize Jesus’ greatness and humility, prompting gratitude and inspiring us to serve humbly like Him. This understanding should lead to prayers of thanksgiving and…
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Make Straight the Way of the Lord
John 1:19-23 reveals John the Baptist’s testimony. He denies being the Christ, Elijah, or the Prophet, emphasizing his role as the voice preparing the way for the Lord. This challenges us to minimize ourselves and magnify Jesus, actively pointing others to Him and living in a way that reflects His glory.
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Grace and Truth Through Jesus Christ
John 1:15-18 explains how John the Baptist bore witness about Jesus before His ministry, emphasizing Jesus’s higher rank and eternal existence. It highlights the abundance of grace received from Jesus and contrasts the Law given through Moses with the grace and truth brought by Jesus. This passage calls for humble proclamation of Jesus and gratitude…
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The Word Became Flesh, And We Have Seen His Glory
John 1:14 reveals that Jesus, the Word made flesh, lived among us, displaying the glory of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. It signifies God’s intimate presence with humanity. This should lead us to rely on the grace and truth of Jesus in our daily lives, embracing His divine nature…
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