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In raising Lazarus from the dead Jesus demonstrates his power over life and death, resurrection and new life.

Having given sight to a blind man on the sabbath, questions of Jesus identity arose. Further, Jesus took the opportunity shed light on the spiritual blindness from which the Pharisees suffered.

Jesus, while making bold claims about his identity, is met with mixed reactions. Some believe, while others do not. Who is Jesus?

In John 8 the Pharisees use a woman caught in adultery to attempt to trap Jesus into breaking Mosaic Law. Jesus turns the conversation of guilt back on them while demonstrating grace and inviting the woman to new life.

Jesus, while attending a Jewish festival, stands before the crowds and offers living waters. The promise of The Holy Spirit is was for those present, and extends to us today.

On Youth Sunday 2023, 4 young people from our church relay the story of Jesus and it's significance in their lives.

Today we explore the entirety of John 6, Jesus feeding thousands of people and explaining that he is the bread come down from heaven. (We were unable to record the scripture reading)

After having healed a man on the Sabbath, Jesus interacts with the Pharisees concerning two matters: his breaking of Sabbath Law and his equality with God. His conversation draws us toward understanding of his new covenant.

When Jesus meets a man who could not walk, he asks him, "do you want to get well?" In healing the man, Jesus ignites rage of the Pharisees concerning Sabbath Law. Jesus demonstrates a posture of seeing and engaging people in need.

A man with a sick child pleads with Jesus, come and heal my child. Though Jesus refuses the invitation, he assures the man that his child is being healed. At times in our faith journey we witness miracles, at other times we are left with the invitation to believe.

After raising from the dead, Jesus began appearing to his followers. We today are invited to recognize God's presence amongst us.

In opposition to cultural and religious norms, Jesus engages intentionally in conversation with a Samaritan woman. He invites her to know living water and true worship. We have much to learn about extending invitation and love in lives of marginalized peoples in our world!

In considering his ministry in relation to Jesus, John the Baptist concludes, "He must become greater; I must become less."

In his conversation with a Pharisee named Nicodemus, Jesus describes himself as the source of eternal life. In summary, John pens John 3:16: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son...

As Jesus arrives at the temple, he finds the courtyards turned into a market place. It driving out the animals and money changers Jesus defines himself as the new temple and demonstrates his commitment to people's access to God.

John begins to build a case for who Jesus is with a sign: Jesus turns water into wine at a wedding celebration. Jesus turns what would have been an experience of shame for the groom into an opportunity for celebration in the lives of many.

Early in Jesus' ministry he began calling disciples. People who would dedicate their lives to following him. Still today, we are invited to follow Jesus.

John the Baptist came to prepare the way and witness as to Jesus' identity.

John, in describing who Jesus is, calls our attention to creation. In the beginning the word, Jesus, was creating. In the same way the word spoke light into darkness, Jesus's presence in this world shines light into darkness.

John, an apostle and eye witness, writes a detailed account of Jesus' life, ministry, crucifixion and resurrection. Unique from the other gospel accounts, John shine a spotlight on Jesus' divinity and him as the means of salvation.

Jesus describes himself as the foundation upon which we we ought to build our live. In good and bad times we are invited to keep returning to Jesus.

After the high of proving God is the one true god, Elijah receives word that his life is being threatened again. Desperate and not knowing what to do, he flees to Mt Horab where he gets to meet with God as His presence passes by him.

After 3 years of hiding, Elijah confronts Ahab and the Prophets of Baal at Mt. Carmel. God reveals himself as the true God by pouring down fire.

A Widow's daily act of faith and obedience enables Elijah to weather death threats and a drought.

In the fourth week of advent we explore love. God, who is love, and our call to reciprocate His love in this world.