Digging For Diamonds Jeff Siderius

The healing of the man born blind is one of the most fascinating chapters in all of Scripture. This man--whose name we are never told--receives his sight from Jesus in an unparalleled miracle. Then, after being dragged twice in front of the religious leaders -- most of whom are themselves spiritually blind-- this man quickly sees through their hardness and unbelief, forcing them to resort to personal insults. But Jesus is not content to leave the man with merely physical eyesight. Jesus ...

In this chapter of John's gospel, Jesus turns the tables on the Pharisees and scribes who try to trap him by bringing him a woman caught in adultery. He makes another of His great "I AM" statements when he says, "I am the light of the world." This leads to a debate with the Pharisees, and as a result, "many came to believe in Him: (v. 30). Next, Jesus continues to challenge the Jews who had believed in him, leading to another debate that culminates in Jesus specifically and express...

Here in chapter seven of John's gospel, Jesus stands up on the great day of the Feast and cries out: "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, 'From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.'" Later, in the book of Revelation, John echoes this Gospel invitation: "Let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost." (Rev. 22:17)How thirsty are we? And where are we going to quench...

The bread of life discourse takes a new turn in John chapter 6 verses 51-59, a passage that has given rise to much controversy. Are we to take Jesus literally when he tells His followers they must eat His flesh and drink His blood? If not, what is the Biblical warrant for not taking it literally and what are we to make of this? Join us for a spirited discussion with special guest Pastor Andrew Gretzinger of Good Shepard church in Valparaiso, Indiana, who helps us open this text, as well...

Chapter six begins with the fourth sign recorded by John in his gospel -- Jesus feeding of the five thousand, and continues with the fifth sign, Jesus walking on the water on the Sea of Galilee. Then, Jesus Himself explains the meaning of the feeding of the five thousand in the bread of life discourse, which forms the core of this chapter. There is incredibly rich and important teaching here. Jesus lifts our sights upward, away from the materialistic pursuit of physical bread, toward what we ...

[episode description to come]The Romans Road to salvation in Jesus Christ. This podcast is dedicated to the memory of beloved Bible teacher and friend Jhan Moskowitz. Read about Jhan's life and ministry with Jews for Jesus here.