In response to the Pharisees’ anger over Jesus breaking the sabbath and declaring Himself to be God, Christ presents three witnesses to authenticate His position as Messiah: the ministry of John the Baptist, the miracles that were performed, and the message of scripture. He is indeed the Christ, the Son of God!
Equal with God
July 7, 2024 • John Anderson • John 5:18–29
The Jewish religious leaders were incensed that Jesus claimed to be God. But Jesus actually came to earth to show us what God is like! He was here on God’s behalf, doing God’s business. We are blessed that He came as Savior, but one day He will be the Judge of all.
Fighting Against Grace
June 23, 2024 • John Anderson • John 5:1–18
The Pharisees attacked Jesus because He healed a man on the Sabbath. Was He really breaking the law, or just breaking their religious tradition? Jesus brought grace and truth - we need both!
The Faith of a Father
June 16, 2024 • John Anderson • John 4:43–54
Many in the crowds that followed Jesus did so for emotional reasons, waiting to see another miracle. Jesus was not interested in the emotional response of the people - He was moved by believing faith. Here is the story of a father who believed the word of Jesus, and acted on it!
The Savior of the World Knows You
May 26, 2024 • John Anderson • John 4:27–42, 2 Kings 17
The Jews, even the disciples of Jesus, would never have picked a woman of Samaria to be a focus of their evangelism or concern. But Jesus went out of His way to witness to her of water that would satisfy her thirst forever - everlasting life! There are so many people around us who may not look like us, may not talk like us, or may not live in our cultural norms. But they are people for whom Jesus died! The fields are indeed “white unto harvest."
True Worshippers
May 19, 2024 • John Anderson • John 4:13–26
We all worship something. Something grabs our attention, our admiration, and garners our appreciation. If these things are not directed to the God of the Bible, it is all false worship. The Samaritan woman at the well became a true worshipper! Here are the steps that led to that life change.
If You Only Knew Jesus
May 12, 2024 • John 4:1–18
The Samaritan woman in John chapter 4 would not have been given the slightest attention by the average Jew. But Jesus went out of His way to introduce her to Himself, the Living Water that can quench the thirst of every soul. There are many people just waiting to meet Jesus, but we must take advantage of our divine appointments to reach them.
Greatness According To Jesus
May 5, 2024 • John Anderson • John 3:22–36, Matthew 11:11
The Sin That Condemns
April 28, 2024 • John Anderson • John 3:13–21
How?
April 14, 2024 • John Anderson • John 3:3–4, John 3:10–16
The Ruler Meets The Rabbi
April 7, 2024 • John Anderson • John 3:1–11
Why Easter Matters
March 31, 2024 • John Anderson • John 2:18–25
To those unbelieving Jews who required a sign from Jesus and questioned His authority, He gave this statement: “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” Easter is all the proof we need that Jesus is the Son of God, sent to give His life a sacrifice for our sins and to rise again from the dead to assure us an eternity with Him and ultimate victory over sin! Easter forces us to make a decision. You can’t remain neutral.
Our Zealous Lord
March 24, 2024 • John Anderson • John 2:12–17, Psalm 69:9
Jesus appeared to act as the gentle Lamb at the wedding in Cana and now is cleansing the Temple in roaring Lion fashion! What is it that prompted this righteous anger in Jesus? Are we in danger of incurring His anger as well?
A New Beginning
March 17, 2024 • John Anderson • John 2:1–12
John chapter two introduces the first of many miracles that Jesus did that are recorded for us in the Gospels. These miracles verify that He was sent from God and assure us that through believing on Him we can have new life. Do you need a miracle in your life today? Trust the Lord to do what only He can do to meet the need.
Come and See the Son
March 10, 2024 • John Anderson • John 1:35–51
Although Jesus is the Son of God with all the attributes of the holy Father, He is approachable to us sinners. What a privilege! In today’s text we find several individuals who were invited to “come and see” this Jesus. That’s still how people find Him today!
