"As for the person who hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save it.’ John 12:47 (NIV) A lot of emphasis is placed upon the judgment of the world. Many denominations have sprung up out of our fear... Continue Reading →
See The Light
‘I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.’ John 12:46 (NIV) Have we seen the Light? What do we usually mean when we ask this question? Do we normally try and make it describe a calculated decision in favor of the Bible... Continue Reading →
Giver And Gift
Then Jesus cried out, "When a man believes in me, he does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me. When he looks at me, he sees the one who sent me.’ John 12:44-45 (NIV) Nearly everyone has had at some point in time a prized gift that was given to... Continue Reading →
Praise From…
Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved praise from men more than praise from God. John 12:42-43 (NIV) As we come to know Jesus are... Continue Reading →
Hearts And Blindness
"He has blinded their eyes and deadened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, nor turn-- and I would heal them." John 12:40 (NIV) The sun has set on the day when Jesus walked on this earth in flesh. But long before He was ever born He... Continue Reading →
While We Have Light
‘Put your trust in the light while you have it, so that you may become sons of light." When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them. John 12:36 (NIV) Do we secretly think we will always have Jesus with us? If we get real quiet and real honest, can we detect... Continue Reading →
Drawn To Jesus
But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself." John 12:32 (NIV) Church is good. Church should be where we go to find the Lord. It should be a safe haven where we know we can go and be close to God. It should be something we look... Continue Reading →
Who It Is For
Jesus said, "This voice was for your benefit, not mine.’ John 12:30 (NIV) A thundering Voice booms out of nowhere. Jesus glorifies the name of God. The voice confirms that it has been glorified and that it will continue to be gloried. Those who hear it are moved. Wouldn´t we be too? Jesus turns to... Continue Reading →
Voice From Heaven #God #Jesus
Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and will glorify it again." The crowd that was there and heard it said it had thundered; others said an angel had spoken to him. John 12:29 (NIV) The Saviour praises God and says to His Father to glorify His name. Suddenly a Voice out... Continue Reading →
Safe From Dark Hours #Closer to Jesus
"Now my heart is troubled, and what shall I say? 'Father, save me from this hour'? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour.’ John 12:27 (NIV) The Shepherd Who is gathering, teaching, and caring for His beloved flock is brought close to His dark hour. He knows that His life... Continue Reading →
