by Grace Grenade | Feb 25, 2022 | Daily Grace
“Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. ‘Sir,’ they said, ‘we would like to see Jesus’ ” (John 12:20-21). Some Greeks were called “God-fearers.” They hadn’t... 
by Grace Grenade | Feb 24, 2022 | Daily Grace
“ ‘Leave her alone,’ Jesus replied. ‘It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial’ ” (John 12:7). The disciples criticized this woman for what seemed to them to be a waste of money. Chief among the protesters was Judas. He wanted to know... 
by Grace Grenade | Feb 23, 2022 | Daily Grace
“ ‘Take away the stone,’ he said. ‘But, Lord,’ said Martha, the sister of the dead man, ‘by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days.’ Then Jesus said, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?’ ” (John 11:39-40).... 
by Grace Grenade | Feb 22, 2022 | Daily Grace
“So then he told them plainly, ‘Lazarus is dead, and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him’ ” (John 11:14-15). When we take one phrase out of context it seems unlike what we have come to know about Jesus. “Lazarus is... 
by Grace Grenade | Feb 21, 2022 | Daily Grace
“My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from Me” (John 10:27-28). This is an occasion when Jesus confronted the religious leaders who refused to believe Him. They... 
by Grace Grenade | Feb 19, 2022 | Daily Grace
“The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father” (John 10:17-18)....