We Have Heard for Ourselves – John 4:42
“We have heard for ourselves.” These words reflect the change from only hearing about Jesus, to experiencing him for oneself.
Encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)
Studies from the gospel of John
“We have heard for ourselves.” These words reflect the change from only hearing about Jesus, to experiencing him for oneself.
Jesus is God, clothed in humanity. He came as the light of the world. And all who believe in his name will have eternal life.
Thomas is best known for his skepticism concerning the resurrection. But, when he did see, he believed and declared Jesus as his Lord and God.
In my worship and service, how often am I guilty of substituting an image for the reality. Of living on the surface rather than going deep.
As believers in the Lord Jesus, we can expect to face challenges in this life if we are faithful to him. But, in Christ, we can have peace.
Jesu’ prayer for his church was that we be unified as one in him. Don’t let our differences divide us. Let our love for Christ unite us.
Jesus’ last words on the cross were, “it is finished.” His task on earth was complete. His sacrifice of atonement for sin had been made.
Jesus calls on us to follow him. Not to worry about other people and what God has in store for them. Just fix your eyes on him and follow.
We have the Holy Spirit to teach us the truths God has for us. So, as you spend time meditating on the Bible, let the Spirit guide you.
Broken people abound in the world, myself included. But I am so thankful that Jesus loves people who have failed, bring healing to us.
What better profession of faith in the resurrected Jesus can a person make than the one Thomas did; “my Lord and my God.”
Jesus was the light of God, shining out in the spiritual darkness of our world. But, for a time, when Judas betrayed Jesus, it was night.