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Steve Schott
Reflections on the Scriptures
I don't know much, but what I think I know, I'll share with you here!
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John • The passed-over passages 13 • Jesus returns to Jerusalem
► Previously in John we looked at the 7 signs recorded, and referenced in John 20:30-31 , where it says 30 Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name. ► We also explored the 7 "I AM" statements that do not always correspond to the signs, but also add definiti
Steve Schott
Dec 20, 202514 min read
John • The passed-over passages 12 • The Conspiracy to Kill Jesus
► Previously in John we looked at the 7 signs recorded, and referenced in John 20:30-31 , where it says 30 Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name. ► We also explored the 7 "I AM" statements that do not always correspond to the signs, but also add definiti
Steve Schott
Nov 28, 20257 min read
Colossians 1:13-18 → The Preeminence of Christ
Theme ► The main theme of Colossians, in my opinion, is the deity of Jesus Christ - His fullness as God, and His complete sufficiency as having done all that is necessary to save us from our sins. ► Colossians 2:9-10a → " 9 For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, 10 and in Him you have been made complete,..." → Who Jesus is, is complete. → What Jesus has done, is complete. • There is nothing that we can add to this to effect, improve, or add value to
Steve Schott
Nov 24, 202512 min read
Colossians 1:1-12 → Greeting and Prayer for the Colossians
Theme ► The main theme of Colossians, in my opinion, is the deity of Jesus Christ - His fullness as God, and His complete sufficiency as having done all that is necessary to save us from our sins. ► Colossians 2:9-10 → " 9 For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, 10 and in Him you have been made complete,..." → Who Jesus is, is complete. → What Jesus has done, is complete. • There is nothing that we can add to this to effect, improve, or add value to
Steve Schott
Nov 16, 20258 min read
John • The passed-over passages 11 • Jesus Asserts His Deity
► Previously in John we looked at the 7 signs recorded, and referenced in John 20:30-31 , where it says 30 Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name. ► We also explored the 7 "I AM" statements that do not always correspond to the signs, but also add definiti
Steve Schott
Nov 12, 202510 min read
Colossians → an introduction
Theme ► The main theme of Colossians, in my opinion, is the deity of Jesus Christ - His fullness as God, and His complete sufficiency as having done all that is necessary to save us from our sins. ► Colossians 2:9-10 → " 9 For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, 10 and in Him you have been made complete,..." → Who Jesus is, is complete. → What Jesus has done, is complete. • There is nothing that we can add to this to effect, improve, or add value to
Steve Schott
Nov 10, 20255 min read
John • The passed-over passages 10 • Jesus talks about truth
► Previously in John we looked at the 7 signs recorded, and referenced in John 20:30-31 , where it says 30 Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name. ► We also explored the 7 "I AM" statements that do not always correspond to the signs, but also add definiti
Steve Schott
Oct 28, 20259 min read
John • The passed-over passages 9 • Jesus and the adulterous woman
► Previously in John we looked at the 7 signs recorded, and referenced in John 20:30-31 , where it says 30 Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name. ► We also explored the 7 "I AM" statements that do not always correspond to the signs, but also add definiti
Steve Schott
Oct 25, 20257 min read
John • The passed-over passages 8 • Jesus teaches at the feast
► Previously in John we looked at the 7 signs recorded, and referenced in John 20:30-31 , where it says 30 Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name. ► We also explored the 7 "I AM" statements that do not always correspond to the signs, but also add definiti
Steve Schott
Oct 22, 202511 min read
John • The passed-over passages 7 • Jesus confronts His disciples
► Previously in John we looked at the 7 signs recorded, and referenced in John 20:30-31 , where it says 30 Therefore many other signs...
Steve Schott
Oct 3, 20259 min read
John • The passed-over passages 6 • Jesus confronts His critics
► Previously in John we looked at the 7 signs recorded, and referenced in John 20:30-31 , where it says 30 Therefore many other signs...
Steve Schott
Oct 1, 202510 min read
John • The passed-over passages 5 • The Samaritan Woman
► Previously in John we looked at the 7 signs recorded, and referenced in John 20:30-31 , where it says 30 Therefore many other signs...
Steve Schott
Sep 25, 202514 min read
John • The passed-over passages 4 • Nicodemus approaches Jesus
► Previously in John we looked at the 7 signs recorded, and referenced in John 20:30-31 , where it says 30 Therefore many other signs...
Steve Schott
Sep 24, 202517 min read
John • The passed-over passages 3 • Jesus "cleanses" the Temple
► Previously in John we looked at the 7 signs recorded, and referenced in John 20:30-31 , where it says 30 Therefore many other signs...
Steve Schott
Sep 23, 202510 min read
John • The passed-over passages 2 • Jesus' first disciples
► Previously in John we looked at the 7 signs recorded, and referenced in John 20:30-31 , where it says 30 Therefore many other signs...
Steve Schott
Sep 22, 202512 min read
John • The passed-over passages 1c • John the Baptist • the Madness of his death
► Previously in John we looked at the 7 signs recorded, and referenced in John 20:30-31 , where it says 30 Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name. ► We also explored the 7 "I AM" statements that do not always correspond to the signs, but also add definiti
Steve Schott
Aug 18, 202512 min read
John • The passed-over passages 1b • John the Baptist • the Mission of his ministry
► Previously in John we looked at the 7 signs recorded, and referenced in John 20:30-31 , where it says 30 Therefore many other signs...
Steve Schott
Aug 17, 202512 min read
John • The passed-over passages 1a • John the Baptist • The miracle of his birth
► Previously in John we looked at the 7 signs recorded, and referenced in John 20:30-31 , where it says 30 Therefore many other signs...
Steve Schott
Aug 15, 202511 min read
Genesis 23:1-20 • The death of Sarah
► Death is never easy. Whether it's the sudden shock of an accident, or the prolonged decay caused by disease, it's always hard to...
Steve Schott
Aug 13, 20256 min read
Genesis 22:1-24 • The sacrifice of Isaac
► We are at a point now where Isaac, if he hasn't already reached it at this point, is nearing or in the early stages of adulthood. ...
Steve Schott
Aug 12, 20258 min read
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