A glance will tell you there are some differences in the story of Mary’s anointing Jesus when we compare the gospel accounts The timing – 2 days or 6 days before Passover (we looked at this yesterday). The house where it took place – Simon’s …
Tracking Themes Gems
Bible Gem 79 – The Timing of it All (John 11:55)
Today I just want to tantalize you a little and not let you forget John’s theme of “time”. “My time is not yet come . . . The time is coming – indeed is here now . . . The time is coming . . …
Bible Gem 67 – Does John 10 Break the Flow or Continue the Themes? (John 10)
How does this fit with John’s themes? At first this passage in John 10 seems devoid of John’s themes and it is like there is nothing of what has gone before, just new material. But a closer look reveals: The opposition debate as to who …
Bible Gem 63 – Another Miracle – to show the Power of God (John 9:1-41)
In Chapter 9, John continues the themes. He / Jesus uses another miraculous sign (9:16) to show the power of God (9:3). Notice the links to earlier comments and themes and connections to the Feast of Tabernacles: I am the light of the world (vs …
Bible Gem 55 – Was Jesus Lying? (John 7:6)
This is another verse that attracts attention. In fact the verses around it are curious to say the least. and Jesus’ brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, where Your followers can see Your miracles! You can’t become famous if You hide …
Bible Gem 35 – Four Months More (John 4:35)
You say, ‘Four more months and then harvest.’ But I tell you, take a good look at the fields; the fields are ripe now and ready for harvest! John 4:35 What is behind this verse? What is Jesus saying here. Would it interest you to …
Bible Gem 34 – A Key Word Play – John 4:8/4:34
Isn’t it interesting that John 4:7, 8 are side by side. (Ha ha, you say that is because 8 follows 7 Ian.) but you know what I mean. John 4:7 . . . Jesus said to her, “Please give Me a drink.” John 4:8 His …
Bible Gem 33 – Two Parallel Stories – John 4:8 and following
I believe there are two stories set in parallel: Jesus with the woman at the well and the Disciples with the people in Sychar town. This verse should not be bracketed; it is not a side thought. It has only been bracketed because some translators …
Bible Gem 32 – Two Parallel Stories or a Side Thought? (John 4:8)
Here’s an interesting comment. For his disciples were gone away into the city to buy food. John 4:8 That is literally what the Greek text says. Some versions bracket this verse to mean it is a side comment not relevant to the main story. Other …
Bible Gem 654 – Unravelling the Mystery (Eph 3:9-10 and beyond)
I was chosen to explain to everyone this mysterious plan that God, the Creator of all things, had kept secret from the beginning. God’s purpose in all this was to use the church to display His wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen …