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John 1

5/28/2018

Before diving right in: this is just a reminder to go read the passage before you begin. Thank you.

When reading John 1, there are three things that jump out to me.

Can I get an amen! That Jesus was and is and is to come. The first several verses of John are dedicated to showing who Jesus is. Jesus is the Word, He is life, He is light in the darkness. And the beauty of it all is that He came and dwelt among us, and through He was and is rejected by many, He wants us to become children of God. For the unsaved, what a chance to be washed clean and saved! For the Christian, let us rejoice in His love for us and glorify our Father above!
John the Baptizer - Oh how we can learn from him! From the beginning, he knew that he would be a forerunner for Christ, and he dedicated his life to paving the way for Jesus. Though he was respected among many (and considered a bit crazy by others), when the time came and he was questioned about if he was the Christ or a prophet, he knew his place in the grand scheme of things. Instead of getting a big head or taking any attention for himself, John made sure to throw all the attention and glory to the coming Messiah. I think we could learn a thing or two from that. We live in a world that is self-celebrating, and many times, it is easy to think we deserve credit or accolades for things we have done. It is so easy to forget to give God the glory for those things in our lives that He has allowed. So let’s be like John: shine bright and reflect the glory back to where it originated from… God our Father.
The last part of the passage begins with John standing with two of his own disciples. John then states “Behold the Lamb of God.” Immediately, those two disciples followed after Jesus. And on and on it goes through the rest of the chapter. Andrew, and Simon, and Philip, and Nathanael… at the bidding of Jesus when he says “Follow me,” they go. No buts, no what ifs, no wait until blah blah blah. They just went. Oh that we could follow Jesus with that relentless abandonment. Yes, there will ALWAYS be a cost, but in the end (and in the durings and when it is hard to do), Jesus is worth everything.

Thanks so much for reading this first post! Drop a comment with what stood out to you or if you have any questions. You can either leave the comment here or put it on the FB Bible Study Junkies Page.

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Bible Study Junkies: The Beginning

5/22/2018

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Why a Bible Study Junkie?

I am going to be the first to admit that while I love Jesus and try to live a glorifying life for Him, I am not the best or most consistent in reading or studying my Bible. Only recently over the last few months have I been consistently in the Word. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE when I’m reading my Bible, and I feel connected to Christ and more peace in my life. But then, something, anything, literally everything else gets in the way. And I put it off, or forget, and next thing I know, I’m only opening my Bible during church or Bible study, and then it’s been half a year since I’ve read on my own.

Please tell me I’m not alone in this!!

My main struggles with reading my Bible is that I don’t know where to start or I wonder what I’m supposed to be gleaning or learning and things of that nature. Can I get an amen? So I thought to myself… what if I can bring together a community of people who read the Word together? I believe there is strength in numbers (and accountability). If we can just begin and realize that we aren’t alone in the struggle, just think how spending time with God each day could change our lives. I’m not talking health, wealth, and prosperity… I’m talking peace, joy, and comfort; those things which are promised in God’s Word.

What is a Bible Study Junkie?

When you think of the word junkie, you might think of something with a negative connotation, such as someone with a drug or alcohol addiction. But if you continue reading through the definitions, you really get to something worthwhile. According to dictionary.com; a junkie is also “2. A person with an insatiable craving for something, and 3. An enthusiastic follower, fan, or devotee.”

It is in those definitions that this idea is derived. I want to be a person who cannot go one day without opening God’s Word, a person who is craving that closeness with my Lord, a person who is devoted and faithful to spend time with my Savior. I’m not that person yet, and maybe you aren’t either, but I think we should at least try.

I’m not claiming to know everything. I do have a Bible degree and a heart that wants to do more for Christ (and help others do the same). I also have my Bible, the thoughts that God gives me, and hopefully, good conversation with this community I’m hoping to grow.

I hope to post several times a week, but I’m only human with a husband and a baby girl, so we will see what really happens!

I pray that you join me on this journey to become a Bible Study Junkie.

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John 1

Bible Study Junkies: The Beginning

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