John 9:1-41 I am going to eventually get to our John 9 story of the healing of the blind man, but in a rather circuitous route. But first some stories, comments and a totally different Scripture to start from. Sometimes the most profound truths are found in children’s books. One of my favourites […]
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John 3: 1-17 How many of you will admit to being afraid of the dark? In our culture, especially in our Western, more industrialized, urban settings, we tend to fear the dark, and so we turn on the street lights, porch lights and lights in our homes so we can eliminate or at
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Shaped by Testing Scriptures: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Matthew 4:1-11 We watched a few minutes of my Dad working at the wheel during the children’s time. It’s a hobby he became interested in many years ago, at first taking lessons and practicing on a wheel at a local community centre. Eventually he got his own wheel and
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‘The Way of the Cross’ Scripture Collage – The Way of the Cross 1 – Jesus’ ministry was a sharing of good news for all people. He proclaimed the coming of God’s kingdom in which the blind see, the lame walk, the sick are healed, the possessed are released and hospitality is shared.
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Signs and Wonders Scripture Collage 1 – From the very first verses of Mark’s gospel, Jesus’ public ministry is framed by miraculous signs that point to his identity as the Son of God. 2 – In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And
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‘Teaching’ Scripture Collage – Teaching 1 – Jesus came as a healer and miracle-worker, but he also came as a remarkable teacher. 2 – They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority
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