Names of Jesus - Introduction A Bible Study by Jack Kelley Note from 2015: Jack was writing these devotions when he passed away in October, and they were all in various stages of completion. Knowing that some would need to be finished, instead of leaving them out, I’ve done my…
Names of Jesus: The Redeemer A Bible Study by Jack Kelley Jesus had to be God to forgive our sins, but He had to be human to redeem us. “...our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify…
Names of Jesus: The Vine A Bible Study by Jack Kelley “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) It’s important to understand that salvation is…
Names of Jesus: The Good Shepherd By Jack Kelley “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs…
Names of Jesus: The Light of the World A Bible Study by Jack Kelley When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12) Literally this means…
Names of Jesus: Light of the World - Part 2 By Jack Kelley We read last time that Jesus is the Light of the World: When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but…
Names of Jesus: The Gate By Jack Kelley Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me…
Names of Jesus: Immanuel By Jack Kelley “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” (Matthew 1:23) It defies logic that the eternal, Son of God stepped down off His Heavenly throne and became…
Happy Birthday Lord Jesus A Bible Study by Jack Kelley This is the time of year when Jews everywhere celebrate Rosh Hashanah, literally “head of the year.” Although just before the Exodus the Lord changed the calendar so that the year would begin in the spring (Exodus 12:1) the Israelites continued to…
Jesus And Peter By Jack Kelley As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of…