“So then the Jewish leaders responded, “What sign can you show us, since you are doing these things?” “Jesus replied, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up again.” Then the Jewish leaders said to him, “This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and are you going to raise …
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22010.030.34 How Much Zeal Do You Have?
“After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples, and they stayed there a few days. Now the Jewish feast of Passover was near, so Jesus went up to Jerusalem. He found in the temple courts those who were selling oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers …
22010.030.33 Jesus, the Firstborn
“Jesus did this as the first of his miraculous signs, in Cana of Galilee. In this way he revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him.” —John 2:11 “Firsts” are special are they not? The first tooth, the first step, the first day of school, the first date, the first time to drive a …
22010.030.32 Filled to the Brim
“Now there were six stone water jars there for Jewish ceremonial washing, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus told the servants, “Fill the water jars with water.” So they filled them up to the very top. Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the head steward,” and they did. …
22010.030.31 Do Whatever He Tells You!
“Now on the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no wine left.” Jesus replied, “Woman, why are you saying this to me? My time …
22010.011 Proclaiming the Truth
“John testified about him and shouted out, ‘This one was the one about whom I said, “He who comes after me is greater than I am, because he existed before me.”’” —John 1:15 Here we have John the apostle expressing for us the continuous testimony of John the Baptist. The Old Testament prophets constantly cried …
22010.009 Children of God
“He was in the world, and the world was created by him, but the world did not recognize him. He came to what was his own, but his own people did not receive him. But to all who have received him—those who believe in his name—he has given the right to become God’s children—children not …
22010.005 Embracing the Light!
“In him was life, and the life was the light of mankind. And the light shines on in the darkness, but the darkness has not mastered it.” —John 1:4–5 Life effervescent; life overflowing; life enlivened, inspired, encouraged; life burning with passion, enthusiasm and zeal. Life found with Jesus; life held out to those who choose …
22010.003 Jesus Is God!
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was fully God. The Word was with God in the beginning.” —John 1:1–2 I don’t think John could be any clearer. Jesus was in the beginning! He was with God in the beginning and He was fully God. My husband …
43002 Your First Step
Inviting Jesus into your life is the most important decision you will ever make. Receiving Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord brings immediate benefits and changes. Jesus has made it possible for you to experience a life of meaning, power and fulfillment. He said, “I have come that they may have life, and have …