By the time the beloved disciple, John, wrote down his thoughts and ideas about Jesus, he had lived a long time. Scholars believe that he was close to 100 years old, so he had experienced many things in the years following Jesus’ death, resurrection and ascension. All of the other disciples had been martyred in…… Continue Reading
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FINDING JOY and DELIGHT IN THE LORD
To View or Print Study Guides When you hear the words “joy” or “delight”, what images come to your mind? Perhaps you remember a very special celebration or reunion. Maybe it is visualizing a stroll along the ocean front with a good friend or relaxing for a few minutes in a hot tub. It could…… Continue Reading
I AM – a King – Intro Lesson 12 – March 26 – April 2
When Pilate hung that sign on the cross, he proclaimed truth to the whole world. He wrote, “JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS” in 3 languages. The Hebrew words were understandable to the Jewish and religious culture, the ones who were leading the revolt against Jesus because He claimed to be the Messiah…… Continue Reading
I AM HE – Jesus of Nazareth – Into Lesson 11 – March 19 – 26
It is a story full of ironies. There are so many incongruities between what one might have expected to happen when Jesus was arrested and what actually occurred. Why do you think that Judas came with a detachment of soldiers – that is between 200 and 600 men? Jesus was in a garden with His…… Continue Reading
I AM – the Way, the Truth and the Life – Introduction Lesson 9 – March 5 – 12
If the chance of a reunion is not likely and the future is totally unknown, it can be heart wrenching and traumatic to say goodbye to a dear friend. Jesus was completely aware and sensitive to the questions and concerns of His disciples that final night as they celebrated the Passover Feast together. He had…… Continue Reading
I AM – Teacher and Lord – Intro Lesson 8 – Feb. 26 – March 5
There are often very tender moments at the bedside of someone who is nearing the last hours of life. Sometimes it is the recollection of memories or the opportunity to forgive and find peace and reconciliation that make that time so memorable. At other times it is simply the silence or the expression of deep…… Continue Reading
I AM – the Resurrection and the Life – Introduction Lesson 7 – Feb. 19 – 26
Neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mary and Martha to grieve with them – to talk, to remember and to think about the one who had died, Lazarus. Burials, at that time in history, usually took place within 24 hours of the time of death, but the opportunity to comfort and console each…… Continue Reading
I AM – the Son of God – Intro Lesson 6 – February 12 – 19
Throughout the centuries there have been two foundational doctrines of the Christian faith that have received more criticism and attacks than any other tenets. What do you think they might be? You would be correct if you said they are the Deity of Christ and the Trinity. When Jesus was here on earth, He most…… Continue Reading
I AM – the Good Shepherd – Intro Lesson 5 – February 5 12
You may not know exactly what a sheepfold is, but you can be sure that everyone who was listening to Jesus when He talked about what it meant to be a shepherd could understand His illustration completely. They could picture the walled enclosure, the high fence made with stakes, or even the cave where the…… Continue Reading
I AM – the Light of the World – Intro Lesson 4 – Jan. 29 – Feb. 5
When was the last time that you took a walk at night when it was pitch black outside? It must have been in a place where there were no streetlights and on a night when the moon was not evident. It evokes a very insecure feeling, doesn’t it? You put your hands out in front…… Continue Reading