You are not of this world

What does Jesus mean when he says “you are not of this world”?  The “world” in scripture refers to that society of people who are hostile towards God and opposed to his will.  The “world” rejected Jesus and his disciples… Read More

Friendship of God

Do you know the friendship of God?  One of the special marks of favor shown in the scriptures is to be called the friend of God.  Abraham is called the friend of God (Isaiah 41:8). God speaks with Abraham as… Read More

Love of the Father

Do you know the love that produces immeasurable joy? Jesus speaks of the love which the Father and he have for those who belong to him.  We can never outgive God in love, because he has loved us without measure.… Read More

The Vineyard

This comparison of the chosen people with a vine was used in the
Old Testament: Psalm 80 speaks of the uprooting of the vine in Egypt
and its re-planting in another land; and in Isaiah’s Song of the Vineyard
(5:1-7)… Read More

He transcends all understanding

Do you know the peace which passes all understanding (Phil.4:7)? In his farewell discourse Jesus grants peace as his gift to his disciples. What kind of peace does he offer? The peace of Christ is more than the absence of… Read More

He surpasses all

Do you know the love that surpasses all, that is stronger than death itself (Song of Songs 8:6)? In Jesus’ last supper discourse he speaks of the love he has for his disciples and of his Father’s love. He prepares… Read More

I am the vine

Why does Jesus speak of himself as the true vine? The image of the vine was a rich one for the Jews since the land of Israel was covered with numerous vineyards. It had religious connotations to it as well. … Read More

The Mystery of Christ

The Apostles still find our Lord’s words very mysterious, because they can-
not understand the oneness of the Father and the Son. Hence Philip’s persistence.
Then Jesus “upbraids the Apostle for not yet knowing Him, even though His works
are… Read More

Let nothing keep you from His peace

Do you allow any troubles to rob you of God’s peace? As much as we try to avoid it, we all inevitably encounter troubles and difficulties, and sometimes more than we think we can handle!  Jesus knew his disciples would… Read More

The Way, the Truth, and the Life

Philip’s discipleship started when he first met Jesus who told him,
“Follow me.” (Jn 1:43). He then called on his friend, Nathaniel, to
meet Jesus who replied, “Can any thing good come from Nazareth?” But
to this Philip said, “Come… Read More

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