There were and are 3 God-given witnesses to Jesus - John the Baptist, the miraculous signs and the scriptures. The authorities made a conscious decision not to accept this evidence.…
Jesus' authority is rooted in his identity. Jesus tells his hearers unambiguously that he is God. His identity gives him authority to reveal God, to give life and to judge…
The invalid man was experiencing life in a disordered world. Jesus gave him a new life as had been forecast by the prophet Isaiah. He also gave him true freedom…
Jesus tested the royal official's faith because he wanted the man to gain more than just a son restored to health. Jesus is within reach of us by prayer and…
The Samaritan woman sets us an example for evangelism. Her actions are simple. She invites others to come and see. "This man really is the saviour of the world
Jesus here breaks a massive social taboo in talking to a Samaritan woman. Like Nicodemus she misunderstands. She later comes to believe on the basis of Jesus' knowledge of her…
John the Baptist is the humble prophet, herald and friend of the bridegroom. Jesus is the pre-eminent prophet. He is God's Son, speaks first-hand testimony and is uniquely endowed with…
Nicodemus was at the top of the religious hierarchy in Israel but he was not in God's Kingdom. Despite his Old Testament knowledge he did not know salvation. He would…
Jesus confronts the lost sense of awe at the holiness of God by proportionate use of violence. In doing so he fulfills OT prophecy.
In recording this sign John is telling us that Jesus is the Messiah. Where the bridegroom in Cana failed Jesus stepped in. Revelation tells us that there will be a…