We study the Old Testament to learn God's pattern of rescue - not giving his people exemption from suffering, but Exodus through suffering, and the help of a suffering saviour
Why does Jesus travel through Samaria? What is so questionable about his meeting with the Samaritan woman. What does he offer to her, and with what result?
John acts as Best Man for Jesus, the bridegroom of the church, and gives a model speech, saying little about himself, and making much of Jesus, who speaks the words…
Jesus says we must be born again. New life is a gift that we must receive from God because we cannot achieve it or deserve it, and we must respond…
Jesus cleanses the temple, not an attempt to reform it, but as a sign of his authority to judge, and his passion to purify a people for himself, the new…
Jesus' first sign shows us the importance of faith and obedience
Jesus asks potential disciples, "What do you want?" and invites them to "come and see" who he really is.
Paul urges the church leaders at Ephesus to keep watch over themselves and their flock. We need whole-hearted ministers, who preach the wholesome message of the full gospel to build…
Jesus tells us not to be alarmed, but to stand firm when we are persecuted for our faith, and know when to flee.