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Christopher Diebold
Jun 29, 20233 min read
The Importance of the Body
As Jesus confronts the death of his friend Lazarus, he declares, “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25 ESV). A significant...
Jared Smith
Jun 20, 20233 min read
Aren't We All gods?
It is alleged that Mark Twain once said: “Some people are troubled by the things in Scripture that they can’t understand. The things that...
Christopher Diebold
Jun 13, 20233 min read
The "Good" of the Shepherd
The following is revised from a previous version. In light of Christ’s confession that he is the Good Shepherd, and the focus in the...
Christopher Diebold
Jun 8, 20233 min read
Poking the Bear, or On the Use of Incisive Wit
In the aftermath of the giving of sight to a man born blind, this man was subject to many questions about the miracle. John records that...
Christopher Diebold
May 31, 20233 min read
Karma and the Christian Life
In John 9, we read of some amazing works of God, most especially the giving of sight to a man born blind. But before we even get to the...
Christopher Diebold
May 23, 20233 min read
Freedom for Something
In the second half of John 8, as Christ challenges his listeners to abide in his word, essentially to stick with him through thick and...
Christopher Diebold
May 16, 20233 min read
The Cost of Collapsing Distinctions
Launching from the clear distinction that Jesus makes in John 8:23—You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not...
Christopher Diebold
May 9, 20234 min read
Getting to the Text of the New Testament
Given that the authenticity of the text for this week (John 7:53-8:11) is disputed, it is worthwhile to spend some time reflecting on the...
Christopher Diebold
May 2, 20233 min read
Our Divine Reading Partner
The central revelation of God’s character that Jesus makes during the Feast of Tabernacles shortly before his passion is the unique...
Christopher Diebold
Apr 25, 20233 min read
Technique, Appearances, and God's Will
In the opening verses of John 7, Jesus’ brothers try to convince him to go up to Jerusalem for the Feast of Booths to perform some...
Christopher Diebold
Apr 18, 20233 min read
The Bread of Life and the Lord's Supper
As Jesus presses the bread of life metaphor in John 6, most attentive readers will begin to think about the Last Supper. In both...
Christopher Diebold
Apr 11, 20233 min read
Reflecting on Corporate Prayer
The following is revised from a previous version and presented for reconsideration. Prayer is a pretty important thing in the Bible. The...
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