Tag: john
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A savior who provides. John 14:22-31
Last will and testament John 14 is like the last will and testament of Jesus. A Last Will and Testament is a legal document where a person specifies their final wishes regarding their assets and specifies how they wish to provide for family members, friends, pets, and other organizations. Most standard in a will is…
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Another Helper. John 14:15-16
In 2019, Merrill Lynch and Age Wave did a survey on Americans over the age of 55 on the subject of end of life planning. 45% of those over the age of 55 did not have a living will. And when it came to having a living will, an advanced directive in terms of end…
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Jesus and A new commandment. John 13:31-38
Passing the point of no return. No turning back. Taking the plunge. There are a number of phrases to communicate the idea of an irreversible deed. Burning bridges, which is often used to refer to employment but originates with military imagery of eliminating all options but moving forward and not looking back. Burning boats, similar meaning, such…
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Grace vs Legalism. Studying John 5:10-14
A conflict between grace and legalism In John chapter 5, Jesus heals a man who had never walked. It’s a miraculous sign which points to the power of Jesus. But we see him confronted by the Pharisees, who were experts in the Law of the Old Testament involving the fact that he had healed the…
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Peace be with you – John 2o:19-23
Jesus appears to the disciples on the first Easter evening. In this passage, we see that Jesus is the one who brings peace because he is the one who was wounded for our forgiveness. And because of the gospel, for those who believe in Jesus, there is a new mission in the world as we…
Josh Benner 