In today's study we learn that many disciples of Jesus turned away. And, in the study, there is a lively conversation about the state of modern evangelical church.
In today's study we learn that many disciples of Jesus turned away. And, in the study, there is a lively conversation about the state of modern evangelical church.
Jesus' perfect timing is not altered by his brothers or the Judean leaders who want him arrested. Jesus avoids arrest knowing that the time of his is ultimate arrest is not yet come.
In today's study Jesus makes the bold claim to the Pharisees, "...before Abraham was, I AM." Jesus is the seed of Abraham not the modern state of Israel and its inhabitants.
Jesus heals the blind man. Included in our study is a fascinating account by Mark Horton about the pool of Siloam where the blind man washed off the clay applied by Jesus. Archaeological finds in the recent past bring new light on the pool of Siloam.
Mark Horton starts are study of John 10 with the background from Ezekiel 34 that is the basis for Jesus' parable where he says "I am the Good Shepherd."