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Jesus the Bread of Life
Jesus the Bread of Life
by Roger Price
The Bible readings for August have been taken from John 6 and culminate in Jesus declaring himself the 'Bread of Life'. This reflection covers the Gospel stories from the Feeding of the 5,000 through the appearance on the Sea of Galilee up to this declaration and beyond. It was o…
John The People's Commentary - Bread from Heaven
John The People's Commentary - Bread from Heaven
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
Bread from Heaven Jesus and the crowd have been debating the meaning of the feeding and the last section concentrated on the issue of Jesus’ identity. Suddenly it is no longer a matter of whether he is ‘the prophet like Moses’ who can feed people in the mountains as Moses did. Hi…
friends, FOES and families - I am the living bread: Elijah and the widow of Zarephath
friends, FOES and families - I am the living bread: Elijah and the widow of Zarephath
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
I am the living bread: Elijah and the widow of Zarephath I Kings 17; John 6 My Father . . . gives you the true bread . . .. that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world. (John 6.32–33)...
Fresh Thoughts for Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 76 09/08/15
Fresh Thoughts for Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 76 09/08/15
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
Fresh Thoughts for Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 77 16/08/15
Fresh Thoughts for Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 77 16/08/15
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
The Power of the Parable - The Visionary Dream of God
The Power of the Parable - The Visionary Dream of God
by SPCK - John Dominic Crossan
chapter 10 The Visionary Dream of God The Parable Gospel According To John The Power of the Parables HOW FICTION BY JESUS BECAME FICTION ABOUT JESUS When you think of World Heritage Sites, you usually imagine ancient places and ruined cities. But one site is emphatically neither.…
Mere Apologetics - 7c Gateway 4: Images
Mere Apologetics - 7c Gateway 4: Images
by SPCK - Alister McGrath
Gateway 4: Images For postmodern writers, pictures, rather than words, are the supreme form of communication. Advertising corporations spend fortunes determining the best image for a company. They develop television commercials presenting images that make us want to buy certain p…
journeying with John - 8 Ordinary Time
journeying with John - 8 Ordinary Time
by SPCK - Woodward, Gooder and Pryce
8 Ordinary Time I am the bread of life Chapter 1 began with an exploration of the great Prologue of John’s Gospel. It seems right, therefore, to end the book with an exploration of the other iconic feature of John’s Gospel – the ‘I am’ sayings. Jesus’ various ‘I am’ sayings occur…
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