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The Book of John (pt.3) - That you may have life
John chapter 18 begins with Jesus being arrested. One friend had betrayed him and another denies him. He is sentenced to death on a cross and buried in a tomb. For anyone else, this would be a tragic end to their story. Yet in Jesus’ case this would turn out days later to only be the beginning. The tomb is empty. Jesus is alive! One final time, the apostle John reminds us why he writes his account: “But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). As we consider the second part of this statement that you may have life, may you truly come to know and experience this life in Christ.
Christmas Psalms
The book of Psalms is a collection of inspired songs used in worship of God. Many of these songs foretell the coming on the Messiah. Others even predict events that were fulfilled in the life of Christ. One out of every six psalms include at least one prophecy pointing to Jesus. This advent season we’re going to look to the Psalms as they tell about the coming of Jesus. The book of Psalms declares that Jesus will come from the line of David. That the Messiah will be called King of the Jews. That the Messiah will be called by God while still in the womb. That the Messiah will come for all people.
the book of john (pt. 2) - that you may believe
Through the opening 11 chapters of John’s Gospel we have been given a profound overview of Jesus’ life and years of ministry. As we now enter in Jesus’ final days before his death on the cross we can more fully understand why we believe what we believe. As a reminder, the apostle John shares why he writes his account: “But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). As we consider the first part of this statement that you may believe, may your faith deepen as Jesus shows the fullest extent of his love. As Jesus predicts his death he prepares his disciples for what it is about to happen, hang on and remain connected to Him so that you too will believe.
Old Testament Wisdom: proverbs for life
According to King Solomon, he wrote the book of proverbs “for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair” (Proverbs 1:1-3). Solomon further describes these proverbs as giving knowledge and discernment to the young while also adding to the knowledge of those older and wiser. We all have so much we can learn from the Lord. “The fear (deep respect or reverence) of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction” (Proverbs 1:7). We’re to seek wisdom from the Lord. Solomon offers practical advice and inspiring truths for everyday life.
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