10MGJ Podcasts: Recent Episodes
Stan Harstine, Ph.D.
Now those dwelling with the Father will also do the will and work of the Father, a work which revolves around love.
The Gospel of John describes a three Passover cycle, thus merging the importance of Passover with the undergirding story of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.
A “sign” depicts those activities reserved for the divine and indicates divine interest that is detectable against our backdrop of uniformity
Despite Nicodemus’ own high status in society, he addresses Jesus as one whom he considers higher yet.
The Gospel of John places an emphasis on water, but not on a change in its taste. Instead this gospel focuses on the abundant supply of water.
In the Gospel of John, birth is only the beginning, Life awaits those who hear and obey Jesus’ voice.
This Son of Man does not lead an army in violence against others, but suffers violence by others at the hand of soldiers.
Galilee reminds us that there is no place where God will not go, no group of people whom God does not seek to reach.
The only way to come close to understanding the superlative nature of Jesus is to receive the Holy Spirit,
John indicates that in the coming of Jesus something greater is happening than ever occurred in the past,
Although we are not as familiar in our century with the expectation for a Prophet like Moses, it is evident first century Judeans were.
The first interaction by Nicodemus with Jesus reminds us of one, key element of faith-it is expected to develop with the passing of time.
When the Temple leaders question Jesus’ authority, they fail to realize what one hearing the Gospel of John already knows; God’s presence is walking around the temple.
Sin is directly related to belief, specifically belief in who Jesus says he is, what Jesus teaches, and what Jesus does
A definite expectation fills the air that the Messiah, God’s anointed person, will come and do great and mighty things for God’s people Israel.
Those who receive the Word realize the Light for humanity has come, splitting the darkness forever.
"The Word became flesh" presents the prophetic word of God taking human shape and form.