Jesus begins this chapter with “these things.” What things? Jesus proceeded to review things that he had just told his disciples, but now gives them more information. In Jn. 15:20, Jesus reminded the disciples of the principle that He had … Read More
About 44 years ago Martin Luther King, Jr., in his famous Lincoln memorial speech, spoke those timeless words, “Free at last, Free at last, Thank God Almighty, we are free at last.” That speech, though short, still resonates in the … Read More
God freely gives us certain blessings. He is the originator of these—we cannot produce them if we tried. It is similar to the scientists who challenged God to a contest to see who could create the perfect human, only for … Read More
Here we learn of the cultivation of vineyards and how important it was to the life and economy of Israel (vs. 1-11). And, as Jesus teaches, he uses things that the people could relate to. So, he speaks of the … Read More
Life with Meaning and Purpose Most people do not stop and consider the days of their lives in a very serious fashion. Many people just live for today without giving consideration for the past and the future. In the past … Read More