What does the Bible teach about Mary as intercessor? Let me give me you a one word answer: nothing. The Bible teaches nothing about Mary as intercessor. So why do Catholics believe that people can pray to Mary and Mary will intercede for them? Have you ever heard the phrase “Hail Mary?” In our cultureContinue reading “When it comes to Mary, Protestants and Catholics agree on a lot – Q & A Oct 2024, Part 1”
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Three things Jesus’ disciples saw when they observed him – John 2:1-11, Part 4
What do you see when you see Jesus? When you read the stories about his life, or maybe watch a dramatic presentation of the Gospels, what do you notice about Jesus? Perhaps the best place to get information about Jesus is from the people who were eyewitnesses of his life. His disciples walked with JesusContinue reading “Three things Jesus’ disciples saw when they observed him – John 2:1-11, Part 4”
The how, when and who of Jesus’ miracle changing water into wine – John 2:1-11, Part 3
How did Jesus change the water into wine? When did he do it? Who saw it? Let’s try to find out. Look at John 2, verses 6-10. The details in the Gospel of John are somewhat scant, aren’t they? Jesus follows his mom’s lead, tells the servants to fill some large jars with water andContinue reading “The how, when and who of Jesus’ miracle changing water into wine – John 2:1-11, Part 3”
Who Jesus and his followers might look like if they would have lived today – John 2:1-11, Part 1
Have you ever wondered what Jesus might look like if he would have been born into our day and age? Imagine what he might have been if Jesus were an American in 2022. Then ask yourself, what would his disciples be like? What would their jobs be? There are so many kinds of people inContinue reading “Who Jesus and his followers might look like if they would have lived today – John 2:1-11, Part 1”
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