Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

Being Known: The Intimacy of God

Being Known: The Intimacy of God
Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart for my holy purpose. I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations. Jeremiah 1:5 We all long to be known. Really known. Sometimes it scares us so we hide. But God declares that He knows…
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I am the True Vine

I am the True Vine
I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Gardener.  John 15:1 Jesus once again uses imagery out of the everyday life of His audience. Vineyards were plentiful and many families cared for their own vines. I have two grapevines in my yard. After pruning, I gather the branches and put them in the trash. The…
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I am the Gate

I am the Gate
Therefore, Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. John 10:7 A gate, or sometimes translated door here, has two functions. It can keep those who belong in and it can keep intruders, or other dangers, out. We have already seen Jesus use the shepherd imagery, declaring Himself the Good Shepherd.…
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The Scars of Jesus

The Scars of Jesus
When Jesus was resurrected, He bore the scars of the crucifixion. Jesus came to conquer and make all things new. If His body was healed, why did those scars remain? And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14…
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