Happy Thanksgiving! I’m humbled by and grateful for your involvement with Wednesday in the Word.
I’m taking a break from the podcast to celebrate the arrival of my newest grandchild. We’ll return to the Gospel of John in January 2025. In the meantime, I invite you to listen to a previous series
Here’s what happened last month on Wednesdayintheword.com:
Sabbath conflict and the Break of Life (John 5-7)
▶️ 12 Sabbath Conflict and the Authority of Jesus (John 5)
Jesus heals an invalid on the Sabbath. Instead of marveling at this miracle, the Jewish leaders are incensed by the violation of their strict Sabbath laws.
▶️ 13 The Bread of Life (John 6)
John 6 opens with two famous miracles: feeding 5,000 people and Jesus walking on water. What makes this chapter intriguing is John does not focus on the miracles, but on their aftermath—the dialogue that follows.
▶️ 14 Who is Jesus? (John 7)
As tension grows between Jesus and the Pharisees, the people respond with belief, skepticism, confusion and awe over Jesus’ teachings. These responses are not just historical accounts, but also reflections on human nature and our complex relationship to truth.
Please tell your friends about the podcast — but more importantly, encourage them with something you learned.
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