Morning Light – John 11 Part 1

[John 11: Part 1] Lazarus, Come Forth! Are you ready for a Lazarus solution in your life? Do you have hopes and dreams that are dead and stinking? As Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead in our chapter, even so that same resurrection power is available to you and for you in the situation you […]

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Morning Light – John 10

[John 10:] Living Out of Your Sheep Nature: In John 10, Jesus declares Himself to be the Good Shepherd. He goes on to state that if we are His sheep, we will not follow another. Are you concerned about being deceived by the enemy? The key to avoiding deception is to live out of your […]

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Morning Light – John 9: Does God EVER Cause Sickness or Disability?

Does God EVER Cause Sickness or Disability? In chapter 9 of John, we find Jesus approaching a man who was born blind. The disciples wonder whose fault it is that the man was born without eyes. Many read this chapter and conclude that God will, at times, arbitrarily put sickness or disease upon some, for […]

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Morning Light – John 8 Part 2: From a Follower to a Disciple

In part 2 of John 8, Jesus delineates for us the difference between a disciple and a mere follower. Being a true disciple of Jesus is not about learning doctrine or becoming a master of theological truth. Being a disciple has to do with embracing the rigors of walking with Jesus and remaining in a […]

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Morning Light – John 8 Part 1: The Woman Taken in Adultery

In this chapter, Jesus is confronted about an egregious sin by a group of self-righteous accusers. A woman is taken in the very act of adultery. What is His response? What is our answer when dealing with open sin in our ranks? Do we stand with the accusers, or with Jesus, stooping to write on […]

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Morning Light – John 7 Part 2: Jesus’ Messianic Credentials

[John 7:25-53] Jesus’ Messianic Credentials: In part 2 of John 7, the people are in great controversy over Jesus’ assertions and claims. They feel He is unjustified to say the things He says to them because, in their thinking, He hasn’t validated His authority to do so. They believe He isn’t qualified to be the […]

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Morning Light – John 7 Part 1: Dealing with Familiar Spirits

[John 7:1-24] Dealing with Familiar Spirits: In Part 1 of John 7, Jesus is confronted by His family because they don’t like the bad light He is casting them in. Jesus’ natural family was sorely disadvantaged by the things that Jesus said and did. They want to stop Him, and if they can’t stop Him, […]

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Morning Light – John 6 Part 2: Will You Also Go Away?

Will You Also Go Away? In John 6 Part 2, Jesus confronts an angry, hungry crowd and declares Himself to be the Bread from Heaven. They murmur at Him, and He presses His point, insisting unless they drink His blood and eat His flesh, they will have no life in them. Their chagrin is instant […]

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Morning Light – John 6 Part 1: Jesus Takes a Little Boy’s Lunch

  [John 6:1-34] Jesus Takes a Little Boy’s Lunch: In John 6 Part 1, there is a crisis at a very large gathering of hungry people. Prior provisions for feeding this large crowd had not been undertaken. Planning perhaps could have been a bit better than it was. In the midst of the chaos, a […]

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Morning Light – John 5 Part 2: Do What You See the Father Do

[John 5:24-47] Do What You See the Father Do: In part 2 of John 5, Jesus speaks of eternal life and the mandate by which He lived His life. At Bethesda, He healed one man among 1000’s and left with a clear conscience. How is this possible? It is because He only did what He […]

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