Feb 21, 2021
Scripture Reading: John 5:30-47
In this long and exquisite section of John 5, Jesus continues to defend His nature as the Son of God. In John 5:30-47, Jesus points to a series of 'witnesses' which testify to His authority as deity. The witnesses begin with the Father (Jn 5:32,37) and then there are three witnesses...
Feb 14, 2021
Scripture Reading: John 5:25-29
In a majestic passage, Jesus is defending His deity and His equality with God the Father. He does this by referring to His activity ("Whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise" – Jn 5:19) … and to His relationship with God the Father ("The Father loves the Son and shows...
Feb 7, 2021
Scripture Reading: John 5:13-24
When Jesus said, "My Father is working until now, and I am working," it sounded like a trumpet on the ears of the Jewish leaders who heard it. God is sometimes referred to as the Father of Israel collectively and, on rare occasions, of an individual. But in direct address, individuals...