An Extraneous Story of an Extravagant Savior

An Extraneous Story of an Extravagant Savior

When we read this passage, we get the caveat in our Bibles that the earliest manuscripts do not contain it, so instead of just ignoring the note and preaching through it or skipping it all together, we discuss what to do with a passage like this. Despite the...
Jesus: Not Peace but Division | Highlight

Jesus: Not Peace but Division | Highlight

In Jerusalem, at the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus stood up among a large crowd in the Temple courtyard and offered an invitation in the form of a water analogy: “Thirst, come, drink, believe in the me and I will give you living water – the Holy Spirit...
Jesus: Not Peace but Division

Jesus: Not Peace but Division

In Jerusalem, at the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus stood up among a large crowd in the Temple courtyard and offered an invitation in the form of a water analogy: “Thirst, come, drink, believe in the me and I will give you living water – the Holy Spirit...
The Coming of Christ & The Confused Crowd

The Coming of Christ & The Confused Crowd

Jesus’ teaching during the Feast of Booths continues to confuse the crowd. They wonder aloud if he could indeed be the Messiah, but they question his origin – his credentials. Jesus appeals to his true origin – the One who sent him. | John...