(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
October 5, 2012 by
(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 […]
John 8:48-55 – Blinded to the truth
October 5, 2012 by
(These notes were prepared as part of a series of teachings on John’s gospel, given in Pretoria in 2008 and 2009.) John 8:48: The Jews answered him, “Aren’t we right in saying that you are a Samaritan and demon-possessed?” 49 “I am not possessed by a demon,” said Jesus, “but I honour my Father and you […]
John 8:1-11: Jesus and the adulteress
October 5, 2012 by
(These notes were prepared for a series of teachings on John’s gospel given in Pretoria in 2008 & 2009.) Then each went to his own home.1 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. […]
John 7:1-24 – not as they expected
October 5, 2012 by
(These notes were prepared for a series of teachings on John’s gospel given in Pretoria during 2008 and 2009.) After this, Jesus went around in Galilee, purposely staying away from Judea because the Jews there were waiting to take his life. 2 But when the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near, 3 Jesus’ brothers said […]
Matthew 26:17-30 – at the Passover table
October 4, 2012 by
(These bible study notes were prepared as part of a series of teachings on Matthew’s gospel, given in Johannesburg between 2007 and 2009.) On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” He […]
When will these things happen – Matthew 24 and the vindication of Messiah
October 4, 2012 by
‘Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. “Do you see all these things?” he asked. “I tell you the truth, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” As Jesus was sitting on […]
John 6:24-69 – Bread from Heaven (continued)
October 4, 2012 by
(These bible study notes were prepared as part of a series of teachings on John’s gospel, given in Pretoria between 2008 and 2009.) Once the crowd realized that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum in search of Jesus. When they found him on the other side […]
Matthew 26:1-16 – wherever the gospel is preached
October 4, 2012 by
These bible study notes were prepared as part of a series of teachings on Matthew’s gospel, given in Johannesburg between 2007 and 2009. When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, “As you know, the Passover is two days away – and the Son of Man will be handed over […]
Matthew 19:16-26 – life by the Law
October 4, 2012 by
These bible study notes were prepared as part of a series of teachings on Matthew’s gospel, given in Johannesburg between 2007 and 2009. Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?” “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who […]
