There is a direct correlation between a really wonderful teacher and his or her ability to hear and respond to sincere questions with empathy, clarity and wisdom. Jesus always did just that, didn’t He? That is very reassuring to me because there are seasons in my life when I have plenty of questions and…… Continue Reading
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Lesson #8 – Intro – Feb. 22 – March 1 I AM Teacher and Lord
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…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 7
Death to life. It’s simply what Jesus does. He takes the old and makes it new. He takes the forgotten and gives them hope. He takes the regrets of the past and redeems them. He makes the sin stained heart white as snow. He enables the weak to become strong. He offers peace and comfort…… Continue Reading
Lesson 7 – Introduction – Feb. 15 – 22 I AM the Resurrection and the Life
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…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 6
Just how important is it that I believe with certainty that the Jesus whom I trust is really the Son of God but also equal with and one with GOD? I have come to the conclusion that it is absolutely vital to who I am and who I am becoming. Without this God given…… Continue Reading
Lesson #6 – Introduction – Feb. 8 – 15 I AM the Son of God
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 that they might be? You would be correct if you said that they are the Deity of Christ and The Trinity. When Jesus was here on earth,…… Continue Reading
Would you share an insight? – Lesson 5 – I AM the Good Shepherd
It seems to me that Jesus knew how much His disciples and friends (then and now) would need to grasp this idea of His identity as a good shepherd. They needed to feel His love and comfort, to experience His protection and care, and to be confident in their relationship to Him. They needed…… Continue Reading
Lesson # 5 – Introduction – Feb. 1 – 8 I AM the Good Shepherd
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…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 4
Sometimes we hear someone say, “I can see a bit of light at the end of the tunnel”. That idea gives them hope and courage to keep on going. It seems that what Jesus says is that He has so much more than that to offer to me if I will trust in Him. He willingly…… Continue Reading
Lesson 4 – Intro – Jan. 25 – February 1 I AM the Light of the World
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…… Continue Reading