John’s gospel, written to believers who would remain after the one remaining apostle’s death, is a gospel directed to us today. In Jesus’ absence it would be the disciple’s responsibility, and by extension our responsibility, to carry on the work that Jesus had started. In the closing chapter of the gospel of John, the author…
John loves to use double meanings throughout his Gospel. Find out why the title “King of the Jews” written in 3 languages is both so tragic and so powerful. Scripture: John 19 – the whole chapter “King of the Jews” preached by Pastor John K McGhee on July 13th, 2019 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day…
Bernard Madoff went to prison on June 29, 2009 for stealing 65 billion dollars by lying to his friends, family, and fellow Jewish networks. At times, he acted like a devout Sabbath keeper. I wonder if the Sabbath keepers who sincerely follow Biblical Truth ever tell lies. Is there such a thing as a good…
Welcome to my cave. It is dark in here. But I have 7 little lights above me and a nice warm fire. I have a story to tell about a 55-day long birthday party unlike any the world has ever experienced. It happened 1888 years ago. Scripture: Rev 1, John 12, John 13 “The Cave-man’s…
When Jesus walked the earth, He had a few close friends; people who brought him joy, comfort and companionship. Mary and her siblings were some of those precious few. Have you ever wondered how Mary might have experienced Jesus? What did she see, feel, hear, touch and taste as she wholeheartedly embraced this new teacher?…
This is Memorial Day weekend. We honor those who stood up to evil and said “Not On My Watch.” Thankfully, besides the military, the police, and the fire-fighters, we have a guardian to protect us. He is identified in John 10. Last week He spoke to us and said “I Am The Light Of The…
John 8: 5 In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?” 6 They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him. According to Stephen Covey, author of the bestseller entitled “The Speed of Trust,” four kinds of trust exist: blind…
Jesus confronted the narrowness of the Pharisees by miraculously healing people on Sabbath. What was Jesus reaching for that was so valuable He was willing to create a crisis over it? Additional Media: https://archive.org/details/VideoBibleGospelOfJohn minutes 34:15 to 38:06 and 1:16:20 to 1:22:59 Scripture: John 5:1-16; John 9:1-34; Mt 22:36-40; Deut 5:15 “Confronted with Miracles” preached…
The gospel of John was written to the 2nd generation church. That is, the church who would no longer have an eye witness to Jesus’ death. John was aware that his death was no longer in the distant future. How will the church survive, no longer having an eye witness to minister and encourage them?…
My Christian journey started with my loving parents who shared their love of God the Father and the Son with me. I learned about Jesus’s sacrifice for me, his deep love for all of us through that sacrifice. As I got older I started asking my own questions about God and his desired path for…