This week we begin a new series, the seven “I am” statements in John’s Gospel. John’s gospel often operates at the level of metaphor and symbols. Jesus is identified as the “Word,” a metaphor for God’s communicative presence. John the Baptist calls him the “Lamb of God,” a symbol for sacrificial death. These seven “I …
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This week is part three of this three-part sign. I have broken up this final sign into three parts; The Death of Lazarus (John 11:1-16 –- two weeks ago); Jesus is our Life (John 11:17-37 –- last week); and Jesus is our Power (John 11:38-44 –- this week). Each week I will have the entire …
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This week is part two of this three-part sign. I have broken up this final sign into three parts; The Death of Lazarus (John 11:1-16 –- last week); Jesus is our Life (John 11:17-37 –- this week); and Jesus is our Power (John 11:38-44 –- next week). Each week I will have the entire seventh …
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