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Faith Lesson from John 15:5: I Am the Vine

This statement belongs to a series of “I am” sayings found only in the Gospel of John. In Greek, Jesus uses the phrase ego eimi—“I am.” John records this phrase eleven times as Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd,” “I am the door,” “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” and more.

Apr 81 min read

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Faith Lesson from Hebrews 4:12–13: God’s Word Is Alive and Active

When we hear that “the word of God is alive and active,” we often think immediately of the Bible. While Scripture is indeed God’s Word recorded for us, the Word of God is ultimately God speaking—His voice throughout history. And most fully, the Word of God is Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh.

Apr 11 min read