Jesus' Sabbath healings in John 5 result in persecution. But this does not stop Him doing them when he returns to Galilee in Luke 6. Quite the opposite, He starts doing them all the more. The two incidents in Luke 6 teach us that for God, the Sabbath is more about compassion … [Read more...] about Jesus, Lord of all Rest
No Trace Camping
No trace camping is antithetical to the gospel and so my kids are under strict instructions to ignore the injunction. For the Christian man or woman, the goal is not to avoid interaction with the world, but to beautify it by adorning it with the gospel. This was the Apostle … [Read more...] about No Trace Camping
Jesus, In the Dock
After Jesus heals the sick man by the pool in John 5, He disappears into the crowd. Meanwhile, the man has walked back into town and when spotted by the Jews is confronted for carrying his mat on the Sabbath. What follows is an intricate trial scene complete with judges, … [Read more...] about Jesus, In the Dock
When Love Takes Hold
John was a Disciple of Jesus. He was young, reckless and he was the one Apostle who lived to see all of those He loved die. John's self-description throughout his letters is usually, “the disciples whom Jesus loved.” This gives us insight into what it was that made John tick. … [Read more...] about When Love Takes Hold
Jesus, Leaving Egypt Behind
In John 5:1-14, Jesus, having completed a tour of Galilee, returns to Jerusalem for a feast, most likely a Passover. The previous Passover wound up in a scuffle with the Jews for trashing the temple. Here again, He will come into conflict, only the heat has gone up a notch. … [Read more...] about Jesus, Leaving Egypt Behind