Why the Death and Resurrection Matter
Have you ever found yourself wondering why the death and resurrection of Jesus really matter? Growing up in church, these monumental events might have seemed like just another story. But what if understanding their true significance could transform your life? This journey of discovery reveals why these events are so much more than just a […]
The Ultimate Commandment
We’re going to talk about the ultimate commandment. We find this commandment in John 13:34. Let’s start by reading it in a few different translations: Alright, let’s get into it. Some people get a little bit confused with the “new” part of it. It’s a new commandment because it’s said a couple of other times […]
Good Things can come from Rough Places
“Jesus of Nazareth” wasn’t just a descriptor, it was an insult. When people referred to Him as “Jesus of Nazareth,” they were saying it to be rude and unkind. Nazareth wasn’t a place of high regard. In fact it was a place that wasn’t seen as positive at all. We don’t know much about Nazareth […]
A Lesson on Humility – John the Baptist
Humility: a modest or low view of one’s own importance; humbleness. I’ll be honest, this is a word that I struggle with, probably because it was used against me so much growing up, but that’s a story for another day. I’ve been struggling with this a lot lately. As someone obsessed with personal development and […]
Letting Go of Petty
I read John 8:1-11 and God showed me something I hadn’t seen before. Jesus was speaking at the temple and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery who, according to law at the time, should be stoned to death. The Pharisees were testing Him to see if they could finally arrest him. Jesus […]
Jesus and Conflict – The Samaritan Woman
I relate so much to the woman at the well, the woman that had made many mistakes, defensive and had her walls up, ready to fight for herself and her people. But Jesus, He was unphased by it all. I could write a whole book (and probably will at some point) on this incredible display […]
“But God” Changes Everything
If you have ever felt like you’re stuck and at the absolute end of your rope, this is the episode for you. In my Bible study about a month ago, I stumbled upon something that quite literally blew my mind. I had to process it because it felt so personal, as if the Holy Spirit […]
The Power of your Testimony
When I first started reading the story of the Samaritan woman at the well, something about it kept pulling me back to it. Every verse I read, every word that I started diving into gave me more and more information on the beautiful character of the Jesus we follow. The deeper I get, the more […]
Jesus loved Judas
We’re diving into a story that many of us have heard countless times but often overlook its profound implications. We’re going to explore Judas’ betrayal of Jesus, not just the act itself, but what happened before the betrayal, specifically during their time in the upper room. This is a moment rich with meaning and insight, […]
Love over Legalism: Jesus Healing the Paralyzed Man
Jesus healing the sick has always fascinated me. But when I started diving into Jesus healing the paralyzed man near Bethesda, the pools of healing, in John 5:1-17. There were many sick and disabled people by these pools. Something interesting to note is that Bethesda actually means “house of mercy” which makes a lot of […]