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John The People's Commentary - Healing an Official's Son
John The People's Commentary - Healing an Official's Son
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
Healing an Official's Son After all the excitement in Samaria, Jesus finally returns to Galilee (4:43). Although the Galileans welcomed him, it was only because they had seen what he had done at the festival in Jerusalem (4:45)…
John The People's Commentary - The Son Gives Life & Judges
John The People's Commentary - The Son Gives Life & Judges
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
The Son Gives Life & Judges We now come to the first of the ‘discourses’ common in this gospel, sections of teaching delivered by Jesus. Speeches were used not just in ancient biography, but also in history writing to help readers understand the true meaning of what was happening…
John The People's Commentary - Jesus' Authority & Identity
John The People's Commentary - Jesus' Authority & Identity
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
Jesus' Authority & Identity Having answered the question about why he does not quote other authorities for his teaching, Jesus goes on the offensive by directing his hearers’ attention back to the ultimate authority—Moses himself (7:19)…
John The People's Commentary - Bearing Witness
John The People's Commentary - Bearing Witness
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
Bearing Witness So far Jesus has made some claims through his signs, which have then been challenged by “the Jews”. He has repeated the claims directly through this discourse, arguing that he shares in God’s activity of giving life and judgment both in the present now and in the …
John The People's Commentary - The Scriptures & Moses