Author Archives: Jody Neufeld
Who is Jesus? Forgiving Friend
Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?†Peter was hurt because Jesus had asked him three times if he loved him. So he told Jesus, “Lord, you know everything. You know I love you.†… Continue reading
Who is Jesus? Healer
When a sinful woman in that town found out that Jesus was there, she bought an expensive bottle of perfume. Then she came and stood behind Jesus. She cried and started washing his feet with her tears and drying them … Continue reading
Who is Jesus? Immanuel
All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).     … Continue reading
Who is Jesus? The Baby
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?†“Well,†they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one … Continue reading
Look What the LORD Promises
“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. I … Continue reading
Come, Immanuel
1. Oh, come, oh, come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! 2. Oh, come, our Wisdom from on high, Who … Continue reading
Having a ‘Bad’ Day?
By the rivers in Babylon we sat and cried when we remembered Jerusalem. On the poplar trees nearby we hung our harps. Those who captured us asked us to sing; our enemies wanted happy songs. Â Â Psalm 137:1-3 (NCV) I … Continue reading
Of Temples and Curtains
[reprinted from December 12, 2008] – Henry Neufeld 5Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice, and keep my covenant, then you shall be my own possession from among all peoples; for all the earth is mine; 6and you … Continue reading
Worship Close, Even More Close and Unafraid
[reprinted from December 10, 2008] Once when Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord … Continue reading
Do I Want to Hear This?
“See, I am going to send My messenger,and he will clear the way before Me. Then the Lord you seek will suddenly come to His temple, the Messenger of the covenant you desire—see, He is coming,†says the Lord of … Continue reading