Today, we are going to continue our series on the “Sevens” of the gospel of John. We’ve looked at the seven “I Am” statements, seven witnesses to the identity of Jesus, seven signs that prove his power, seven proofs of his divinity, and seven feasts. Each one is carefully chosen by John to emphasize different aspects of Jesus and his great work of redemption for our sins. Continue reading “The Seven Questions of John.”
Up to this point, we have discussed several sevens found in the gospel of John. We have talked about the seven “I AM’s,” “Witnesses,” “Signs,” and the seven proofs of Jesus’ divinity. Each group conveys to us important information about Jesus and His true identity. As John said in John 20:30-31, his primary purpose for writing his gospel account of Jesus was to convince us of Jesus and to instill a saving faith within us. Thus, each of these seven’s is meant to teach us something important about Jesus. In today’s article we are going to look at the Seven Feasts mentioned in John’s gospel and hopefully, gain some insights into their purpose.
The Seven “I AM” Statements of Jesus in John
By David R. Ferguson
Of all the accounts of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, the Gospel of John arguably provides the most evidence of His Divine nature, and probably none more so than the seven “I AM” statements Jesus makes about Himself. Continue reading “The Seven “I AM” Statements of Jesus in John”
In James 4:8, is one of my favorite passages in Scripture. He tells us to draw near to God and He will draw near to us. This passage has been a guiding principle in my life for years. Yet, at times, it seems more difficult than at other times. Continue reading “Drawing near to God”
In the mid-1800’s, a young Irishman named Joseph Scriven was engaged to be married to a young lady. On the day before the wedding, he rode out to meet his fiancé at a river. Upon arriving, he was devastated to learn that her horse had been startled and thrown her into the water, where she drowned. He said later, “The bottom of my world seemed to disappear.” He turned to God and leaned upon him for strength. Continue reading “What a Friend!”
Ezekiel was a vital prophet for Israel and Judah while in captivity. Continue reading “Ezekiel: the prophet with the people.”
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