Tag: Obedience
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‘It is finished’ – John 19:17-42
God’s plan, formulated in eternity before creation, was finished. Jesus wasn’t referring just to His life, or His earthly ministry, or even His agony on the cross. What was finished was His mission in coming to Earth. All that He had done had led to this moment. He came to teach us about God and…
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Jesus restrained His power – John 18:1-14
John tells us that a “company” of soldiers were sent to arrest Jesus. Other gospels note that several centurions, each of which had 100 soldiers, were sent. Plus there were temple guards. In short, an army was sent to arrest Jesus. And when Jesus announced who He was, they stepped back and stumbled. There was…
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Love, Obedience and Fruit – John 15:1-17
Jesus talked of love in chapter 14 when he defined those who love Him as those who keep His commandments. Then He talked about bearing fruit as we are branches from His vine. Then He talked again about remaining in His love by keeping His commands. And then, in verse 16, He came back to…
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Taking Jesus at His Word – John 4:43-54
Word of Jesus’ miracles and healing had spread, and an official with a sick son came to Jesus to plead with Him to heal the boy. Jesus told him: “Go. Your son will live.” The man believed what Jesus said and left. He did not continue to insist that Jesus come with him. He believed…