The Feast of Tabernacles plays an important role in John’s gospel. It was an important Jewish festival that brought to mind the provision of God while the children of Israel were wondering in the wilderness for forty years en route to the promised land. Feast Of Tabernacles It occurred after the Day of Atonement and... Continue Reading →
Jesus, Feast of Tabernacles, and Living Water
The Feast of Tabernacles plays an important role in John’s gospel. It was an important Jewish festival that brought to mind the provision of God while the children of Israel were wondering in the wilderness for forty years en route to the promised land. It occurred after the Day of Atonement and marked the end... Continue Reading →
Behold Your Mother
Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son." Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother." And from that... Continue Reading →
Brief Analysis (Very) of the Gospel of John
The Gospel of Saint John is very unique in that it does not rely on a primary source. It varies greatly from the synoptics who relied heavily on Mark's Gospel. However, John is unique and mentions many events that do not appear in the synoptics. The style of the Gospel is simple yet carries great... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Under an Open Heaven
Under an Open Heaven Is written by Dr. John Johnson who is a professor of pastoral theology at Western Seminary. Dr. Johnson also has over thirty years of pastoral experience. The book is 264 pages long, and looks at thirteen selections from John's gospel that help bring new life to the people of Christ. The... Continue Reading →
Jesus and the Washing of Feet: Three Things We Can Learn
Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going to God, rose from supper, laid aside his garments, and girded himself with a towel. Then he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the... Continue Reading →
Gospel of John and the Feast of Tabernacles
The Feast of Tabernacles plays an important role in John's gospel. It was an important Jewish festival that brought to mind the provision of God while the children of Israel were wondering in the wilderness for forty years en route to the promised land. It occurred after the Day of Atonement and marked the end... Continue Reading →
The Word
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."- John 1:1 John 1:1, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful passages in scripture. Jesus is described as "the Word" who became incarnate and dwelt among us. In referring to Jesus as the "Word" John is... Continue Reading →
Book Review: And He Dwelt Among Us
Introduction Aiden Wilson Tozer is a name that we think of in Christian circles very often. We know him as A.W. Tozer and so he has written many books such as The Pursuit of God and The Attributes of God and dozens more. He came to faith at the age of seventeen, and was a... Continue Reading →