Three Minute Thoughts

Idleness 23.11.2023 3:10 ↓

Paul warns these followers of Jesus to not let the power of the gospel grow cold by getting comfortable in salvation. Let their faith keep working.

Lawlessness 22.11.2023 3:10 ↓

This young church is being told by someone that they missed the Day of the Lord. Paul writes to reassure them this is not the case.

Growth 21.11.2023 3:10 ↓

Paul shows how this little church is growing not as much in number but in depth of love for God and one another. They're taking their faith seriously.

End 20.11.2023 3:10 ↓

Paul warns of the end of the world but not in dooms day fashion. This warning is a warning filled with hope.

Warning 17.11.2023 3:10 ↓

The closest we'll get to a negative word in this letter is found in this chapter. A simple warning to keep doing what they're doing. Stay the course of faith.

Heart 16.11.2023 3:10 ↓

Paul's heart longs to be with these people. He wants to make sure they stay true to what they know.

Parental 15.11.2023 3:10 ↓

Paul is going to remind the people of his care for them using familiar parenting imagery.

Faith, Hope, Love 14.11.2023 3:10 ↓

Paul reminds the people how strong their faith is and how meaningful their love is for one another. He writes to encourage them to hold onto the hope they have in Jesus.

Believe 10.11.2023 3:10 ↓

The purpose for the whole gospel account in two simple verses.

You 09.11.2023 3:10 ↓

Jesus is taken to the governor (Pilate) to give his side of the story. Jesus doesn't have a side. He just has the truth.

Backdown? 08.11.2023 3:10 ↓

Jesus is arrested and put on trial but doesn't back down from his confession.

High Priest 07.11.2023 3:10 ↓

Jesus prays for the people who would follow him. He stands between God and the people to bring the two together.

Now...Not Yet 06.11.2023 3:10 ↓

Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to give us courage and power while we wait for our joy in him to be restored.

Cut 03.11.2023 3:10 ↓

Everyone gets cut. Everyone!

The 02.11.2023 3:10 ↓

John includes things no other writer includes. This chapter is one of those things.

Ick! 01.11.2023 3:10 ↓

Jesus washes the disciples feet but doesn't stop there.

Glory 31.10.2023 3:10 ↓

After Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, he spent some time with them eating dinner. Could you imagine what that time would have been like!

Weeping 30.10.2023 3:10 ↓

Jesus displays his compassion and emotion.

Sheep 27.10.2023 3:10 ↓

Jesus is the Good Shepherd and that means protection and providence for us.

Blind 26.10.2023 3:10 ↓

Sin isn't punished by God zapping us with illness or some such thing. Instead sometimes we go through challenges to let God's love be that much more meaningful to us and evident to those around us.

Missing? 25.10.2023 3:10 ↓

John 8 contains some verses that are questioned by some. Here's why.

Booths 24.10.2023 3:10 ↓

Jesus teaches with power and authority. Many don't like it and others don't understand his power.

Bread 23.10.2023 3:10 ↓

Jesus demonstrates that he is God through some powerful miracles and a life changing teaching.

Well do you? 20.10.2023 3:10 ↓

Jesus poses a question that even he can't answer. Why would he do this? And what are the implications of this question?