It’s early in his ministry years, and after having been away from home for awhile, Jesus is heading home. Will he, like he mentioned in John 4, verse 44, be treated with contempt? Or will he receive a hero’s welcome? John writes this in John 4, verses 45-47: “When he arrived in Galilee, the GalileansContinue reading “The right response to miracles – John 4:43-5:15, Part 2”
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Why Jesus said a prophet isn’t honored in his home town – John 4:43-5:15, Part 1
I learned something about miracles in Faith Church’s worship service yesterday. Each week we have a volunteer host/ess, and they guide the service, welcoming everyone, making announcements, leading the prayer time and providing other transitional elements. Yesterday, our hostess, Chris, in her transition to the sermon, talked about how many albums, songs and movies haveContinue reading “Why Jesus said a prophet isn’t honored in his home town – John 4:43-5:15, Part 1”
Questioning Miracles – John 4:43-5:15, Preview
Have you ever experienced a miracle? I’m talking a bona fide miracle? I’m not talking about the non-supernatural way we can use the word “miracle”. If we’re honest, we can use the word “miracle” in some very mundane situations. For example, “It was a miracle I got to work on time because Route 30 wasContinue reading “Questioning Miracles – John 4:43-5:15, Preview”