Category Archives: Jesus

The Gospel of John – Chapter 3

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

We continue our work through the Gospel of John, getting in to chapter 3: May 4 – We look at the connection between the end of chapter and the conversation with Nicodemus at the beginning of chapter 3. June 1 … Continue reading →

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God Enjoys Doing the Unexpected

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Richard Heyduck
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Good Friday

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

“Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.”

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The Gospel of John – Chapter 2

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

We continue our work in the Gospel of John. Here are links for our discussions in chapter 2: April 6 April 13 April 27

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One Book I’m Reading

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

I usually read multiple books at once, alternating between them. This is one I’m reading at home this month. What’re you reading this month?

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Coming to Our Senses

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

In Luke 5:1-11 we see a story of Simon coming to his senses. By acting on Jesus’s word (against his inclination) and experiencing the work of Jesus in his life, Simon came to see himself as a sinner. Up to … Continue reading →

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The Chosen, Season 4 Episode 8

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Last night we watched the “season ending cliffhanger” of season 4. Well, if you know the story in the Gospels you know that once Jesus has mounted his donkey and the crowds have their palm branches in hand, it’s time … Continue reading →

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The Chosen, Season 4 Episode 7

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

We watched this episode last week. Here are my thoughts and questions. The news of Lazarus’s death comes immediately on the heels of Jesus and his disciples being stoned and run out of Jerusalem. They’re still operating on adrenaline. The … Continue reading →

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Recognizing that People Are Complex

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

In his book, What If Jesus Was Serious About Justice? Skye Jetani has a helpful comment about how we often have too simple a view of the people around us: “Just as we are each more than the worst thing … Continue reading →

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The Chosen, Season 4 Episode 6

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

I watched this episode of The Chosen last night. Here are a few thoughts and questions: The events depicted in this episode are mostly drawn from John 10. There is a strong sense that time is running out. Jesus feels … Continue reading →

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