Windows & Mirrors: The Whole Bible In One Year

Day 260 (John 9-12) - Not Because He Doesn’t Love us!

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Keith redefines eternal life as starting now, not after death, based on John 10:10's context.

The episode begins with Keith introducing the day's reading in John chapter 9, focusing on the healing of the blind man as the sixth of seven signs in the Gospel. He connects this to the Feast of Tabernacles and contrasts the blind man's growing faith with earlier narratives. Keith reflects on spiritual blindness and encourages listeners to recall their own moments of spiritual awakening. In John 10, he explains Jesus' 'I am' statements, particularly as the good shepherd who lays down his life, and contextualizes John 10:10 to argue that eternal life begins in the present. The discussion moves to John 11, where Jesus raises Lazarus, with Keith citing Tim Keller to emphasize that suffering does not indicate a lack of God's love. He analyzes Jesus' claim to be the resurrection and life, noting the Greek double negative for emphasis. The episode ends with John 12, where Jesus predicts his death and glorification, framing the crucifixion as a means to draw people to God. Throughout, Keith uses theological insights and personal reflections to guide the daily Bible study.

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