Category Archives: John

Who is Jesus? Forgiving Friend

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

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 →

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Abba Over the Storms

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from November 5, 2010] When he got into a boat, his disciples followed him. Behold, a violent storm came up on the sea, so much that the boat was covered with the waves, but he was asleep. They came … Continue reading →

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Mourning into Gladness

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

The Lord All-Powerful will prepare a feast on this mountain for all people.  It will be a feast with all the best food and wine, the finest meat and wine. On this mountain God will destroy the veil that covers … Continue reading →

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Loving Me

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said,“Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you. For you have given him authority over everyone. He gives eternal life to … Continue reading →

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Identity Crisis

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

Later, Joseph from Arimathea asked Pilate if he could take the body of Jesus. (Joseph was a secret follower of Jesus, because he was afraid of some of the leaders.) Pilate gave his permission, so Joseph came and took Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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I Live …

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

He [Jesus] said these things while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum. Therefore, when many of His disciples heard this, they said, “This teaching is hard! Who can accept it?” Jesus, knowing in Himself that His disciples were complaining about … Continue reading →

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What Does God Want from Believers?

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,]“I came down from heaven to do what God wants me to do, not what I want to do. Here is what the One who sent me wants me to do: I must not lose even one whom God … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Feet

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

[reprinted from October 14, 2010] How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns! The watchmen shout and sing … Continue reading →

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Lay Down My Life – Pick Up My Brother

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

[Jesus said,]“This is my command: Love each other as I have loved you. The greatest love a person can show is to die for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you.”     John … Continue reading →

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Holy Spirit, the Vital Enigma

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Jody Neufeld

“When the Counselor comes, the One I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me. You also will testify,because you have been with Me from the beginning. I have … Continue reading →

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