Study 6
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
“I am the Son of God”
The focus Scripture reading for this study is:
John 10:17-42
When you do this reading take note of specific references that point to the relationship between Jesus and his Father. (We will come back to this later in the study).
The Biblical portrait
The portrait of Jesus that we are going [...]
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“I am the Son of God”
The focus Scripture reading for this study is:
John 10:17-42
When you do this reading take note of specific references that point to the relationship between Jesus and his Father. (We will come back to this later in the study).
The Biblical portrait
The portrait of Jesus that we are going [...]
Study 5
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
I am the good shepherd
(Painting: William Dyce)
The Scripture reading for this study is:
John 10:1-30
Jesus introduced
John 16:5-16 speaks of the work of the Holy Spirit. One of the tasks of the Spirit is to teach us more about Jesus and the salvation He brings (John 16:14). This is what we want to accomplish with [...]
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I am the good shepherd
(Painting: William Dyce)
The Scripture reading for this study is:
John 10:1-30
Jesus introduced
John 16:5-16 speaks of the work of the Holy Spirit. One of the tasks of the Spirit is to teach us more about Jesus and the salvation He brings (John 16:14). This is what we want to accomplish with [...]
Study 4
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
I am the light of the world
The Scripture readings for this study are:
· John 8:12-24
· John 9:1-41
· John 12:35-36, 44-48
Background information
In our Scripture readings for this week we find John’s interesting way of explaining Jesus’ words again. In Chapter 8 we have the sermon concerning Jesus being the light and how people react according [...]
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I am the light of the world
The Scripture readings for this study are:
· John 8:12-24
· John 9:1-41
· John 12:35-36, 44-48
Background information
In our Scripture readings for this week we find John’s interesting way of explaining Jesus’ words again. In Chapter 8 we have the sermon concerning Jesus being the light and how people react according [...]
Study 3
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
“I am the bread that gives life”
John is a master of storytelling and uses many techniques to tell the story. One of the techniques that he uses is that of following a miracle with a story or conversation to explain the meaning of the miracle or another matter that was addressed by the miracle. This [...]
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“I am the bread that gives life”
John is a master of storytelling and uses many techniques to tell the story. One of the techniques that he uses is that of following a miracle with a story or conversation to explain the meaning of the miracle or another matter that was addressed by the miracle. This [...]
Study 2
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
“I am the Messiah”
The Scripture reading for this study is John 4:7-30, 39-42
A very interesting meeting
In our Scripture reading for this week we find Jesus introducing himself to the Samaritan woman as the long expected Messiah
Answering the following questions should give you an insight into the background against which this meeting and conversation takes [...]
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“I am the Messiah”
The Scripture reading for this study is John 4:7-30, 39-42
A very interesting meeting
In our Scripture reading for this week we find Jesus introducing himself to the Samaritan woman as the long expected Messiah
Answering the following questions should give you an insight into the background against which this meeting and conversation takes [...]
Study 1
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
“Look! There is the Lamb of God!”
(Picture: Matthias Grünewald)
(Note: Before doing, this study please read the “Background Information” post)
The Scripture reading for this study is John 1:29-37
In the Gospel of John, John the Baptist (also called John the Baptizer) is painted as the one who was sent to point people to Jesus, our first [...]
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“Look! There is the Lamb of God!”
(Picture: Matthias Grünewald)
(Note: Before doing, this study please read the “Background Information” post)
The Scripture reading for this study is John 1:29-37
In the Gospel of John, John the Baptist (also called John the Baptizer) is painted as the one who was sent to point people to Jesus, our first [...]
Bible Study – Background Information
Monday, June 29th, 2009
Background on the Bible Study
All the portraits that we are going to look at come from the Gospel of John. To understand their meaning it might be helpful to know a bit more about the Gospel itself.
John’s intention
If you compare the Gospel of John with the three other Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), you [...]
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Background on the Bible Study
All the portraits that we are going to look at come from the Gospel of John. To understand their meaning it might be helpful to know a bit more about the Gospel itself.
John’s intention
If you compare the Gospel of John with the three other Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), you [...]
Introduction for our Summer Bible Study – Portraits of Jesus
Friday, June 26th, 2009
Information and How To
This is an open Bible Study so anyone can join us for the study. The idea is to provide an online opportunity to do Bible Study at your own pace as well as your own level. There will be opportunities to connect with other people doing the study by using the [...]
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Information and How To
This is an open Bible Study so anyone can join us for the study. The idea is to provide an online opportunity to do Bible Study at your own pace as well as your own level. There will be opportunities to connect with other people doing the study by using the [...]
