New Testament – Page 25 – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

Hatred of the World – John 15:18-27

Wikipedia’s article on hatred describes three elements in hatred, 1) a negation of intimacy, by creating distance when closeness has become threatening; 2) an infusion of passion, such as fear or

Servants and Friends – John 15:12-17

In Charles Dickens’ book, A Tale of Two Cities, Sydney Carton, who bears a striking resemblance to Charles Darnay, saves Darnay from the guillotine by drugging him, donning his clothes, and dying

Vine and Branches – John 15:1-11

The Houston Chronicle online describes the job of the vinedresser as involving daily pruning and cultivating of grapevines nearly year round “to help ensure the vineyard has a successful crop from

The Helper – John 14:15-31

The Pan American and World Health Organization has a library for dealing with disasters. When talking about people who may want to help in disasters they write: People have different reasons for choosing

I Am the Way – John 14:1-14

The King James translation of John 14:2 is that Christ is preparing us a mansion in heaven, whereas most modern translations say a room, not a mansion. Christkirk.com says, “The word rendered as

Love One Another – John 13:21-38

Poignant: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. Have you had poignant conversations? I remember hearing that my friend and mentor had died while on a mission trip to eastern Europe. The responsibility

Wash All of Me – John 13:1-20

In March 2016, “Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of Muslim, Orthodox, Hindu and Catholic refugees Thursday, declaring them children of the same God, in a gesture of welcome and brotherhood

His Command Is Eternal Life – John 12:37-50

The Holy of Holies, or the Holiest Place, in the Tabernacle and the Temple, was the room at the back of each that contained the ark of the covenant with the gold cherubim on top of it, overshadowing the

Lifted Up – John 12:27-36

I often say, “I don’t fear death, I fear dying.” Death for the believer means instant transport of our souls to the presence of God in heaven. That is not something to be feared.

Palm Branches and Kernels of Grain – John 12:12-26

It has been a tradition at Easter time, in fact, the Sunday before Easter, Palm Sunday, to recreate Jesus’ Sunday trip into Jerusalem to be welcomed by those crying Hosanna. LearnReligions.com

Preparation for Burial – John 12:1-11

Wikipedia describes nard: “Spikenard, also called nard, nardin, and muskroot, is a class of aromatic amber-colored essential oil derived from Nardostachys jatamansi, a flowering plant of the valerian

Grave Clothes – John 11:38-57

The Jewish Virtual Library asserts that “one thing expressed most clearly by Israelite burial practices is the common human desire to maintain some contact with the community even after death, through

Jesus Wept – John 11:17-37

TheConversation.com talks about what ancient European and other cultures can teach us about death and mourning. Death used to be handled in the home with grief expressed openly, often performed with

Walk in the Day – John 11:1-16

Jesus’ disciples believed that sleep was a sign of healing, and so was good for their friend Lazarus. They couldn’t be more right. According to Healthline.com some of the benefits of deep sleep

I and the Father Are One – John 10:19-42

Jesus tells a parable in Matthew (Matthew 18:12–14) and Luke (Luke 15:3–7) about one sheep among a flock of 100 who wanders away and is lost, and how that shepherd goes in search of that lost sheep

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