The Greek word βάπτισμα (baptisma) was specifically devised to describe the practice of immersing proselytes in water. The Law of Moses prescribed washing in many cases where cleansing and purification were required. For example, for contact with a dead body (Numbers 19:11-12) and for nocturnal emissions (Deuteronomy 23:10-11). These washings never brought about a permanent […]
Frans Lion Cachet (1835–1899) – Jewish emissary for Christ
October 5, 2012 by
Frans Lion Cachet was born to a Jewish merchant family in Amsterdam in 1835. He met his Messiah in 1849 after his parents converted to Christianity. Sometime after this he came into contact with Pastor Witteveen of Ermelo in the Netherlands. Witteveen ran a charitable home for the “weary and heavy laden” and his humble life […]
John 12:1-16 – for the love of God
October 5, 2012 by
Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she […]
Matthew’s Gospel
October 5, 2012 by
The following notes are presently available: (Click the hyperlink to view.) Matthew 19:16-26 – Life by the Law Matthew 24: When will these things happen? Matthew 26 – wherever the gospel is preached Matthew 26:17-30 – at the Passover Table
John 11:1-45 – Jesus the resurrection and the life
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These notes were prepared for a series of studies on John’s gospel given in Pretoria in 2008 and 2009. Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on […]
John 10:22-42 – I and the Father are One
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(These notes were prepared for a series of teachings on John’s gospel given in Pretoria in 2008 and 2009) JN 10:22 Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. 24 The Jews gathered around him, saying, “How long will you […]
John 10:1-21 – Jesus the gate and the shepherd
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(These notes were prepared for a series of teachings on John’s gospel given in Pretoria in 2008 and 2009) JN 10:1 “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who […]
John 9:1-41 – The man born blind
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(These notes were prepared for a series of studies on John’s gospel, given in Pretoria in 2008 & 2009.) In light of our previous teaching, let us now look in more detail at chapter 9: JN 9:1 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who […]
Introduction to John 9 – Jesus’ war on the Pharisees
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(These notes were prepared for a series of studies on John’s gospel given in Pretoria during 2008 & 2009.) All life exists by the word of God. God spoke the creation into existence and since that time ‘sustains all things by his powerful word’ (Heb. 1:3). The Law is not only the word of God, but […]
John 8:25-31 – the Prophet like Moses
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(These notes were prepared for a series of teachings on John’s gospel given in Pretoria during 2008 and 2009.) “Who are you?” they asked. “Just what I have been claiming all along,” Jesus replied. 26 “I have much to say in judgment of you. But he who sent me is reliable, and what I have […]
