Bucket Full of Grace

Introduction In the vast tapestry of Jesus' teachings, some statements stand out with profound significance. One such statement is found in John 14:6, where Jesus declares, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." These words have echoed through the centuries, shaping Christian theology and offering guidance for believers. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to explore the deep meaning and context of this famous statement made by Jesus, uncovering its enduring significance for our faith. Setting the Stage: The Farewell Discourse Before delving into the significance of John 14:6, it's essential to understand the context in which these words were spoken. Jesus utters this statement during what is known as the Farewell Discourse, a portion of the Gospel of John where He imparts crucial teachings to His disciples on the night before His crucifixion. It's a moment of intimacy and significance, as Jesus prepares His followers for His imminent departure. The Way: A...

  John 6 Notes: I AM the Bread of Life I’ve been reading a classic Russian Fiction called “The Brothers Karamazov” and it is a DEEP story.  I’m seeing things in it that go way beyond a normal novel.  The Brothers Karamosov We would all agree that there are good stories and bad stories and not necessarily good because they make us feel good, there are stories that are very good that make us cry and rethink our lives, so it’s not obvious what we mean by good right away.  There is a measure of depth in a story that we can all fundamentally understand.  There is a hierarchy of depth to stories and you could say that the deeper the story goes, the more fundamental truth and meaning it holds, the more it shows us what we already knew to be true but we just couldn’t articulate, [I feel this way when I read CS Lewis, which is why we named our second son after him when I read CS Lewis its like yes, finally, the thing that I have been struggling to put words to, there it ...

Introduction I’ve been reading a classic Russian Fiction called “The Brothers Karamazov” and it is a DEEP story.  I’m seeing things in it that go way beyond a normal novel.  We would all agree that there are good stories and bad stories and not necessarily good because they make us feel good, there are stories that are very good that make us cry and rethink our lives, so it’s not obvious what we mean by good right away.  There is a measure of depth in a story that we can all fundamentally understand.  There is a hierarchy of depth to stories and you could say that the deeper the story goes, the more fundamental truth and meaning it holds, the more it shows us what we already knew to be true but we just couldn’t articulate, [I feel this way when I read CS Lewis, which is why we named our second son after him when I read CS Lewis its like yes, finally, the thing that I have been struggling to put words to, there it is!] the deeper the story the more it undergirds our o...