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The point of the misunderstanding motif is to show how easily our own sinful nature, our very nature, steers toward the physical instead of the spiritual. By John pointing out all the times Jesus was focused on the spiritual while those around Him were focused on the physical, it shows us how we behave in a similar way. With a neighbor running after the world, I could ask if whatever is being chased after, once gotten, would that be enough; what would make the neighbor content? I suppose the Scripture examples that would be good to use would be how when Jesus fed the crowd, the crowd still wanted more. Physically, as humans, we can never be satisfied; however, with God anything is possible, so spiritually fill yourself with the Words of Jesus and it is possible to be content.

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Chapter 8 opens with a scene where the Jesus makes a point and prevents stoning judgement, His Word causing all to leave; chapter 8 builds throughout as Jesus establishes the Truth about Himself and about the people around him; chapter 8 ends with a Jesus "mic dropping" I AM, and this time Jesus leaves.

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Esther was able to save the Jewish people.

Joseph was able to save the Israelites and Egyptians.

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Point to Ponder:

Pick out some of these one-on-one encounters for yourself. Drink them in. Then think through how you would lay them out for the one who feels unworthy of God's love

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Jesus’ One-on-One Encounters With Broken People

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This Loom explores how John emphasizes Jesus’s personal one on one encounters that move people from mistaken physical interpretations to spiritual truth. It highlights Nicodemus, the woman at the well, the official at Capernaum, the invalid, the woman caught in adultery, the man born blind, Mary Martha and Lazarus, and then Jesus’s private restoration of Peter, alongside reassurances to his inner circle. Across these moments Jesus cares deeply for people society overlooks, and he makes sure they understand what they truly need spiritually. The takeaway is that Jesus loves unworthy or outcast people and invites them into his family.

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Point to Ponder:

What's the point of the misunderstanding Motif?

How would you use it with a neighbor running after the world? Which ones would you pick out?

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This Loom reviews a major motif in the Gospel of John, where people misunderstand Jesus by taking spiritual statements literally. It moves through examples including Jesus saying the temple will be destroyed and raised in three days, Nicodemus misunderstanding being born again, and the woman at the well misunderstanding living water, along with themes like the Bread of Life and Jesus’ talk of eating his flesh and drinking his blood. The discussion also contrasts physical and spiritual darkness, freedom, and identity, emphasizing that unbelief and focus on physical things keep people from understanding. The message concludes by encouraging viewers to focus on spiritual truths like living water, bread of life, and true freedom in Christ, and to keep their souls clean with God’s Word.

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Point to Ponder:

Pick out some of your favorite parts from Chapter 8. How does it all flow together?

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This Loom reviews the meaning and count of Jesus’s I AM statements in the Gospel of John, emphasizing how they connect to claims of divinity. The speaker explains there are 24 “I am” occurrences, typically grouped into 17 predicated statements (about Jesus’s role) and 17 predicated absolute statements (claiming the divine name), with the absolutes rooted in Exodus 3:14. The Loom then focuses on John 8, where predicated uses appear in verses 12 and 18 and absolute uses appear in verses 24, 28, and 58, culminating in “before Abraham was, I am.” The message concludes that salvation depends on believing Jesus is fully true God and Savior, and closes with prayer.

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I don't think so. While I do like knowing how a movie goes, or a book ends, I don't think knowing how I would die would be helpful. My sinful nature would want to focus on that, and possibly even try to work against God, instead of focusing on following Jesus. I would be more concerned about me than about Him. Jesus tells us to focus on following Him; having to deal with the details of the future would be yet another distraction. God willing, knowing I will die in Jesus is sufficient.

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Jesus gives Peter a chance to "relive" Peter's denials of Jesus and give better answers.

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For Further Study—John 21: Jesus called and sent out his disciples—everyday people. Can you list examples of other “ordinary” people in the Bible whom God used to do extraordinary things?

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Point to Ponder:

Would you like Jesus to tell you how you are going to die? Would that help you follow Him or not?

What does Jesus tell us to focus on?

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This Loom concludes the Gospel of John by emphasizing Jesus advice to Peter: follow me regardless of what happens to others. Peter asks about the disciple John, but Jesus responds that even if that disciple lived until Jesus came again, it should not concern Peter. The speaker addresses a rumor that the disciple would not die and clarifies that John states he was an eyewitness and that Jesus did many more things than are written, aiming readers to believe. The message ends with prayer thanking God for grace and faith to believe.

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Jesus is real. Jesus gets us. Jesus gives to us. Jesus is God. Jesus is man. Jesus provides. We need Jesus.

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Point to Ponder:

What is Jesus doing by asking Him 3 times?

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This Loom explains how Jesus restores Peter after Peter denied him, focusing on the repeated question “Do you love me” and its purpose. Jesus asks three times, and Peter is grieved the third time, then affirms his love each time. Jesus responds each time with “feed my lambs” and “take care of my sheep,” turning Peter’s past denial into a renewed commission and forgiveness. The message then emphasizes how this leads to Peter’s future death and the comfort of God’s grace, culminating in the call to follow Jesus again.

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Jesus came to Peter this way because this is what Jesus knew Peter needed and/or what the other disciples needed and/or what we needed as we read the Word to not doubt that Jesus is our Savior, not because of anything we are worthy of, but because of Him. The significance is that the Holy Spirit allows us to have faith that we are right with God through Jesus. We can spread that Gospel regardless of how unworthy we feel of that gift.

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Cleopus and the other disciple on the road to Emmaus

Peter saw Jesus later that day

The other woman who was in the group that went to the tomb - Mary, mother of James, Salome, Joanna

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Matthew 28:20 - "And surely I am with you always to the very end of the age." The Holy Spirit has allowed us to believe in Jesus, and we are more blessed because of that belief.

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Well, I'm not sure I would try to describe it any differently because if I were writing verse 20 I would assume I would be inspired to say the same, that indeed, the disciples were glad because they had realized that He has risen, He has risen indeed.

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The Comfort that I would find here would be that Jesus intercedes for us with the Father so that His Father is our Father.

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Point to Ponder:

What picture of Jesus does this give you?

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This Loom explains John 21, focusing on Jesus’ third post resurrection appearance and why the “miraculous” details matter. The message describes how the disciple whom Jesus loved tells Peter, “It’s the Lord,” after which Peter jumps into the sea, and the disciples drag in a net with 153 large fish that is not torn. Jesus then invites them to breakfast, taking bread and fish and serving them, emphasizing that Jesus is Lord over both the miraculous and everyday needs. The speaker encourages viewers to see Jesus as real, approachable, and caring about physical provision, not just spiritual wonders.

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We are more blessed because we believe in Jesus, even though we haven't seen him.

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5 days left

Point to Ponder:

Why would Jesus come to Peter in this way and not just come in a regular way? What's the significance?

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This Loom sets up the final chapter scene where Jesus meets Peter and the other disciples while they are fishing in Galilee. After Jesus tells them to meet in Galilee, the disciples fish all night without catching anything, and at sunrise Jesus stands on the shore and asks, calling them children, whether they caught any fish. He instructs them to throw the net on the right side, leading to a huge catch, echoing the moment of Jesus first calling Peter. The speaker explains this repetition as Jesus signaling Peter’s restoration despite doubt after denying Jesus three times, while encouraging listeners to trust God’s “fool’s errand” miracles. The Loom concludes with a prayer of thanks for renewed faith and God’s care early each morning.

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For Further Study—John 20 Read the other three gospel accounts (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) of the resurrection and the events on Easter Sunday. Make a list of other events and people who encountered Jesus that day

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Point to Ponder:

As much as we would like Jesus to physically appear to us, what does Jesus say about that?

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This Loom discusses Doubting Thomas in John 20 and why Jesus accommodates his demand for physical proof. The speaker explains that Thomas was not in the locked room when Jesus first appeared and emphasizes that Thomas insisted, in graphic detail, on seeing the nail marks and putting his hand into Jesus side. A week later, when Jesus appears again, Jesus addresses Thomas directly with peace and invites him to stop doubting and believe. Thomas responds, My Lord and my God, and the Loom concludes that believers who have not seen are blessed because Scripture is recorded so that people can believe and have life.

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If you had to rewrite verse 20, how do you think you would describe how the disciples felt?

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Peace, Power, and Forgiveness After Resurrection

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This Loom explains how Jesus’ resurrection transforms the disciples from fear into peace, power, and a mission of forgiveness. It focuses on Jesus appearing to the disciples on Sunday evening behind locked doors, saying “Peace be with you,” showing his hands and side, breathing on them, and telling them to receive the Holy Spirit, then sending them out. The speaker connects this to the “Ministry of the Keys,” describing how forgiving sins and announcing forgiveness in Christ’s name opens the kingdom of heaven, with repentance as the warning for those who do not respond. He also shares a personal decision to explore holding a service at a nursing home, viewing it as an overlooked opportunity for the gospel.

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It is comforting to know that Jesus knows my name, and I can picture Him saying my name out loud to me. He has all my sorrows covered.

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I would be comforted to know that Jesus was not defeated. I would be reassured that all was as it should be. My sorrow could be transformed into purpose as I was called to be a messenger for Christ.

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The Jewish leaders pay the soldiers that were guarding the tomb to say that the body was stolen, even though this could get the soldiers into a lot of trouble (death) for failing at their job. John adds these details to show how the evidence left at the tomb does not make sense in a scene in which a body was stolen. The nicely folded face covering and discarded linen strips do make sense for a scene in which a someone calmy rose up after defeating death.

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Many of the people at the time of Jesus were as confused with their thinking of God as the people of today. They had the fortune of having Jesus physically telling them the Truth, and we have the fortune of the Scripture telling us the Truth. Yet many people still doubt the Truth.

No, I will not be getting a tattoo. Jesus said, "It is finished." So I don't need to.

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There may be times when being a disciple in secret may allow God's Word to be spread and Jesus to be worshipped. For example, in places that Christianity is outlawed, a group of Christians may gather in secrecy to worship, and also may covertly attempt to spread the Gospel. However, there may be times when being a disciple in secret is not okay. For example, if someone was passing out free candy to anyone who didn't believe in God, and you decided to say you didn't know God to get some free candy, that would not be okay.

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Point to Ponder:

If you were in deep sorrow, what Comfort would you find here?

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This Loom explains Jesus appearance to Mary Magdalene after the resurrection and what it means for her response. It recounts Mary’s grief, her mistaking Jesus for the gardener, and Jesus calling her name, followed by Mary recognizing him as Rabbi. Jesus tells her not to hold on to him because he has not yet gone to the Father, then commissions her to tell his brothers and sisters that he is going to the Father and their Father, to his God and their God. The message emphasizes a new, intimate but transformed relationship with God through Jesus and Mary’s move from despair to sharing the news.

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Point to Ponder:

Why record the Linen clothes?

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Jesus’ Resurrection Evidence, Empty Tomb, Belief

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This Loom discusses John 20’s account of Jesus rising from the dead on early Sunday morning. Mary Magdalene finds the tomb stone removed, runs to Simon Peter and the disciple Jesus loved, and initially misunderstands the situation. The disciple who arrives first sees the linen strips and believes, while Mary later remains and weeps as she looks into the tomb. The speaker emphasizes the orderly details of the burial cloths as evidence this was not theft and encourages viewers to rest and believe the resurrection as a key foundation of the Christian faith.

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What did you learn about those People and places?

Are you going to get Tetelestai Tatooed on your Body?

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Point to Ponder:

Is it okay to be a secret disciple?

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This Loom discusses the burial of Jesus and what Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus did after the crucifixion. It describes how the two men took the body, bound it with linen strips laced with spices, and used about 75 pounds of myrrh and aloe mixture. The author notes Joseph’s bold step of asking Pilate for the body while his discipleship was secret out of fear of the Jews, emphasizing that timid faith can still be genuine because God calls them disciples. The message also highlights that God preserved faithful people even in a messed up system, ending with a prayer for trust.

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Roughly 4000 years passed from the fall into sin to Jesus' resurrection. This amount of time is hard to fathom for a human. God is beyond time; He created time and He is timeless. For a timeless person, speaking a prophecy is like talking about something that has already happened. God is awesome and awe inspiring.

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It is a comforting feeling to know that when we pass from this life into eternal life, Jesus has done everything to make us ready for Heaven and right with God.

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There are many places in Scripture where Jesus says to care for others. We should do as He asks because of what He's done for us. It would be a hard adjustment, but if that is the only option left to help them, then yes, we should take them into our homes.

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It reminds me of 1 John 4:19: "We love because He first loved us." Even while suffering on the cross, Jesus showed so much love and compassion for others. As we seek to care for widows, the vulnerable, or even our own families, our actions should be rooted in the same love Christ showed us. Because He loved us enough to give His life for us, we are called to do the same for others.

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Point to Ponder:

How long was it from the time of the prophecy to its fulfillment in Jesus?

How does that help you be in awe of God?

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The Pierced One, Fulfilled Scriptures, Hope

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This Loom discusses the aftermath of Jesus death on the cross and how it fulfills Scripture. It explains that Jews asked Pilate to have the crucified men’s legs broken because it was a holy day, but Jesus’ legs were not broken since he was already dead, and instead his side was stabbed with blood and water flowing out. The speaker notes this event fulfills two passages, including that none of his bones would be broken and that they would look on the one whom they have pierced. The message emphasizes that an eyewitness (John) records the truth and points viewers to turn to the cross for peace, rest, hope, and forgiveness through God’s grace.

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Point to Ponder:

Think of all the times you could share "It is Finished" to comfort someone who is struggling with all the pressures of life. Keep that in your comfort toolbelt/evangelism

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This Loom explains the final words from Jesus on the cross in John, focusing on the meaning of “It is finished.” It notes that John records only a few details but emphasizes scriptural fulfillments, including Jesus saying “I am thirsty” and then bowing his head and dying. The speaker highlights the tense and ongoing effect of “It is finished,” arguing that believers do not need to do anything to earn salvation because Jesus completed everything. The discussion contrasts the relief of being done with other life tasks and concludes with prayer for rest in Christ’s completion while continuing other ongoing responsibilities by God’s grace.

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Point to Ponder:

How do we care for the widow and the vulnerable? Would we take them into our home or the like?

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This Loom reflects on Jesus caring for his mother during the crucifixion by assigning her to the disciple he loved. The speaker describes Jesus seeing Mary, his mother, and the disciple standing beside the cross, then telling them to care for each other and noting that from that time Mary lived with the disciple in his home. The message emphasizes that Jesus makes sure vulnerable family members are provided for even in the middle of great suffering, using normal means rather than miracles. The speaker urges the church to be attentive to widows, shut-ins, and homebound people so they do not feel abandoned, and closes with a prayer for grace and service.

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In Matthew's account, Pontius washed his hands of the matter and said he was innocent of this man's blood, but Pontius is still the one who gave the directions for Jesus to be crucified. The phrase that the chief priests declare is as deceptive to Caesar as their positions are a deception for the people to God. The priests are not truly loyal to Caesar in their hearts - only outwardly with their words. Given the chance, I'm sure they would slay Caesar, their "king". The priests are not truly loyal to God in their hearts - only outwardly with their customs - otherwise they would know who Jesus is and listen to His Words of Truth. And they did slay Jesus, the True King. In life, we are often tempted to let the end justify the means when we put ourselves above God and saying we know better. All too often, we justify our sinful actions by becoming our own god and saying we know better than God and not trusting that His Ways are what is best. Too often we reason out that our ways will work out better, especially when we can't understand how God's ways will. When we do this, we become our own god and believe more in our own doubt than believing the Truth of Jesus.

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The ironies are what was pointed out: Pontius declaring the Truth, but not necessarily knowing any Truth, and most likely doing it out of spite toward the religious leaders; and those religious leaders still more concerned about appearances and not about the Truth.

The soldiers showed more concern about not damaging the clothing of this world, and disregarded the "man" (True God Jesus) dying on the cross. My sinful nature can cause me to concern myself with things of this world, making sure I get my share of the blessings God allows me to have, and not focusing on Jesus. In this way, I can imagine casting lots for our Savior's clothing, because I spend lots of my time concerning myself about the things of this world. As to what Jesus wore on the cross, I would say He was clothed in the sins of the world so that "It is finished".

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Point to Ponder:

What is ironic here?

Can you imagine casting lots for The Savior's clothing?

What was Jesus wearing on the cross?

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This Loom explains the crucifixion details in John’s account and how they fulfill Old Testament prophecy. Jesus is said to carry his own cross out of the city to Golgotha, where soldiers crucify him in the middle alongside two others and divide his clothes among them, leaving a seamless robe and throwing dice. Pilate posts a notice reading “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews,” written in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek, while chief priests object, but Pilate replies, “I have written what I have written.” The speaker highlights the irony that a pagan governor writes the truth the religious leaders resist.

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Point to Ponder: How many times does Pilate say He is innocent?

Yet He hands Jesus over!

What about the phrase of the Chief Priests We have no King but Caesar!

Where in life are we tempted to let the end justify the means?

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Having the advantage of it already happening, I am always amazed and dumbfounded in looking back to the people around Jesus as to how short-sighted and worldly the people at that time were, and how they could not see the Truth. Then I look around at our world today and wonder if if anything has changed. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, the Light, and He has given us undeserved salvation, yet people still are short-sighted and worldly rejecting this wonderful gift.

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I think wearing a "Free Barabbus" shirt would make it difficult to witness for Jesus because that would be difficult to explain why you were wearing a shirt that appeared to support the freeing of a political rebel over the Savior. To me the shirt would appear to be mocking the situation. So putting myself into that frame of mind, I would start by explaining the irony involved in a Christian wearing the shirt. That this horrible event happened because God willed it because we needed it. Jesus allowed it to save us from ourselves. By allowing Barabbus to be free, ultimately Jesus freed us. So, in a way, the shirt is pleading for us to be free, which Jesus has finished.

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What did you find out about the people and places in Jesus Passion?

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I know when I see individuals publicly holding signs up asking for money, my first instinct is not to involve myself with their troubles. I attempt to justify that by telling myself I give money and time to the church, or do something else, but really it's avoiding helping someone in need. Taking the time to understand their problems, and taking the time to see if those problems could be helped by me often feels like an overwhelming task, and one that I all too often take a pass on.

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Well, first off, I probably would not have been bold enough to be there, and would have been scattered somewhere hiding, probably prepping for a long camping trip into the wilderness. If I were there, I would hope I would say something like, "My friend, yes we were both there together when we saw Jesus heal your relative with just a touch. Truly, my actions were wrong, and I am sorry, but Jesus, through His actions has made my wrong right. And I believe that just like He made my wrong actions right, He is the one our ancestors have waited for to make our actions before God right. I believe He is the promised Messiah. I have witnessed Him do the very miracles He is being condemned for - healing the sick, lame, and blind, and raising the dead - all the while praising our Father in Heaven and teaching the Truth of the Scriptures. He is the Promised One from God. Please listen to Him and believe."

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I am thankful for this section because it reminds me that I don't have to look back at my times of doubt and denial, and despair; Jesus has wiped those away. Instead, I can learn from those times and pray to grow in my faith. I would think this could be pointed to "proof" that the Bible is not made up because why would someone fabricate stories of church founders that show how weak and sinful those church founders were.

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Point to Ponder:

I saw a guy wearing a shirt that said "Free Barabbas." If you were wearing that shirt and someone asked you about it, how would you use it to witness to them?

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Truth Standing Before Pilate, Freedom in Christ

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This Loom explains Jesus and Pilate’s exchange in John 18, focusing on what “truth” means and how Jesus brings spiritual freedom. Jesus says his kingdom is not of this world, and he came to testify to the truth, after which Pilate asks, “What is truth,” noting that the truth is standing before him. The video then contrasts the crowd’s choice to free Barabbas instead of Jesus, highlighting that Barabbas’s name connects to “son of the Father” and pointing to Jesus taking sinners’ places. It concludes by urging viewers not to be drawn into political ideologies, but to live for God and trust the freedom Christ provides.

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Point to Ponder:

The legalism of the religious leaders is obvious to us.

What about the double standards we might have? Really, sins we justify because we do other godly things.

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Legalism, Hypocrisy, and Jesus Trial Begins

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This Loom discusses moving from the fake trial to the real trial, focusing on how legalism and outward religion can mask inward corruption. It explains that leaders are willing to break laws to achieve an end, yet insist on remaining “clean,” and warns Christians can do the same by separating outward devotion from sinful actions like gossip. The speaker contrasts this with Catholic teaching and notes Luther’s protest against indulgences, which allow people to think they can sin while waving “indulgences” around. The session then follows Pilate getting up to speed by questioning Jesus about the charge and whether Jesus is king of the Jews, concluding with prayer for protection from rampant legalism and for Jesus’ control in his predicted death.

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Point to Ponder:

If you were Peter and you were not going to deny Jesus, what would you say to the last question about cutting off the ear? With all the hindsight we have, what witness would you have given?

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Peter Denies, Jesus Stands, Truth Prevails

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This Loom reviews Jesus and Peter during the pre-trial period after Peter’s first denial. It explains how the chief priest questions Jesus about his disciples and teaching, Jesus responds that he spoke openly and without a hidden agenda, and a guard slaps him after which Jesus asks what was wrong with his words. The focus then shifts back to Peter by the fire, where he denies being one of Jesus’s disciples a second and third time, with a rooster crowing just after the final denial. The message emphasizes that Peter relied on his own strength rather than Christ, and ends by praying about the truth of Jesus’s words and God’s forgiveness and grace despite denial.

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Point to Ponder:

Why are you thankful for this short section?

Why is this another proof that the Bible is not made up?

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This Loom discusses Peter’s first denial of Jesus during the trial. The speaker describes how Simon Peter followed Jesus with another disciple who had access to the chief priest, while Peter stood outside and was brought into the courtyard where the gatekeeper questioned him: “Aren’t you one of this man’s disciples too?” Peter denied it as he warmed himself by the fire with the servants and guards. The message emphasizes the realism of Peter’s fear and social pressure, noting this is the same man who would later be bold at Pentecost, and encourages viewers to stand firm in moments like this.

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A crowd of sinful men under darkness and the guise of justice have come under false pretenses to arrest Jesus to take away the Light. He tells them the Truth about who He is, and shows them His power. They reject His authority because Jesus allows it so that He can save all sinners, including them.

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I learned that sometimes it is appropriate to pray so that others can hear your prayer, and sometimes it may not be appropriate based on your intentions. When praying for others, it may be a good time to pray aloud and pray with them. When praying for yourself, it may be a good time to have a more humble presence.

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In order for unity to remain in place, God's Way has to dwell within people's hearts. If a difference of opinion on things considered adiaphora comes into view, a Christian needs to remember that other Christians come from the same position of love. If a fellow member gives you what seems like an offense, you must try to take what is done or said in the kindest possible way, and come from a position of love. From an earthly point of view this may mean "letting something go". The important thing is to keep the bigger picture in mind and heart; and that big picture is all members of the Christian Church to be with God in Heaven.

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In this world, we will endure a lot of pain, but it is temporary. Jesus promises our joy will one day be complete, and we will no longer remember the pain.

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There is nothing we need to do to earn salvation. The Holy Spirit was sent to bring order, not chaos. We need to be very careful when responding to internal feelings, because we are sinful. We can be confident in God's Word. We need to be very guarded against anything that is not grounded in His Word.

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I am comforted that my sins will not condemn me because Jesus has paid for all of them. I am comforted because Jesus knew all my weaknesses and shortcomings and still went to the cross so that I could be saved. As a believer, my salvation is promised.

I pray that the devil's voice is not a temptation to me. I pray for the strength to fight my sinful nature and for forgiveness, through Jesus, when I fail to follow God's commandments.

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If a church shows unity, it would be assumed that all are in agreement in heart and mind, and those actions would help to verify that the church believes what is preached. Because everyone in a church is sinful, this can cause disputes over decisions that may not have much to do with God's Word, such as putting carpet or tile on a floor, or from what building the Word is preached from.

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Point to Ponder:

There are a few Ironic things going on here. See what you can find.

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This Loom explains the arrest in John 18 and why it is a decisive moment of Jesus’ control and the Great Exchange. After Jesus prays, he meets the armed group and repeatedly says I am, setting up that they are really looking for God, not just Jesus of Nazareth, and that Jesus will let the others go while he gives himself to be taken. The speaker highlights how Peter’s sword action misreads the moment and how Jesus tells him to put the sword away, stating, Shall I drink the cup the Father has given me. The Loom also notes that Caiaphas, advised by God’s plan to have one man die, does not understand the heavenly purpose.

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What did you learn about prayer?

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Point to Ponder:

Love, Glory, and Unity are all intertwined.

God says the greatest of these is love. What has to happen in order for unity to remain in place? What might you have to do in love to maintain unity? (Positive and negative things from an earthly point of view) Is there glory and love in doing elder work? Is there glory and love in laying down your preference?

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This Loom reflects on John 17’s “glory” and unity, focusing on how Jesus makes the Father’s name known so God’s love and indwelling presence remain in believers. It emphasizes that unity is possible not because Christians are naturally likable, but because Christ is in them despite sinful traits and annoying habits. The speaker explains God’s love in a one-sided, grace-based way, comparing it to a parent’s love for a newborn who cannot repay. The message concludes with prayer that believers would live in this love and pursue unity that is easily undermined by minor disputes.