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Uschi's Corner
Bi-weekly Devotionals auf Deutsch and English to encourage you.
Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:6
To whom is Jesus talking?
It is Thomas, usually called the skeptic, yet at this moment, he is rather only a clueless student before his teacher. Jesus has just explained that he was going to prepare soon rooms for His disciples in His father’s house. Now Thomas, possibly thinking of an earthly house, feels confused and asks His teacher about the way to that place. In response, Jesus answers: “I am the way… to the Father.”
Did this help Thomas to understand better? Maybe, maybe later after receiving the Holy Spirit. Before then, Thomas and everyone else hearing / reading these words must choose whether believing, despite open questions, Jesus’ self-testimony or one’s own doubts.
Jesus calls Himself the …
… WAY = Only by believing in Him as the Son of God, people can come to God and call Him Father as well. Following this very way brings a change of direction.
… TRUTH = Only by believing in Him as the messenger of God’s kingdom, people can recognize their need to come to the Father. Accepting this very truth builds a firm foundation.
… LIFE = Only by believing in Him as the lamb of God who gives His life to save many, people can become a new, redeemed creation and live in community with the Father. Desiring this very life leads to a truly fulfilled life – from the day of salvation and until eternity.
The simple question for everyone is: Do you live in accordance with this change of direction, foundation and fulfillment?
Jesus spricht zu ihm: Ich bin der Weg und die Wahrheit und das Leben. Niemand kommt zum Vater als nur durch mich.
Johannes 14,6
Mit wem spricht Jesus? Das ist Thomas, meistens wird er der „Zweifler“ genannt, hier allerdings ist er eher nur ein ratloser Schüler vor seinem Lehrer. Jesus hat gerade erklärt, dass Er bald anfangen wird, Wohnungen für die Jünger im Hause Seines Vaters vorzubereiten. Thomas, der vermutlich an ein irdisches Haus denkt, ist verwirrt und fragt seinen Lehrer nach dem Weg dorthin. Daraufhin gibt Jesus diese Antwort: „Ich bin der Weg … zum Vater …“
Hat das Thomas zum besseren Verständnis verholfen? Vielleicht, später, nachdem er den Heiligen Geist bekam. Bis dahin muss Thomas und jeder andere, der diese Worte hört / liest wählen, ob er (oder sie) – trotz offener Fragen – Jesu‘ Selbstzeugnis oder seinen eigenen Zweifeln glauben will.
Jesus nennt sich selbst …
… den WEG = Nur durch den Glauben an Ihn als Gottes Sohn können Menschen zu Gott kommen und Ihn ihren Vater nennen. Wer diesem Weg folgt, erlebt eine Richtungsänderung.
… die WAHRHEIT = Nur durch den Glauben an Ihn als den Boten des Reiches Gottes können Menschen die Notwendigkeit erkennen, zum Vater umzukehren. Wer diese Wahrheit akzeptiert, bekommt eine feste Basis.
… das LEBEN = Nur durch den Glauben an Ihn als das Lamm Gottes, das Sein Leben zur Errettung vieler hingibt, können Menschen eine neue, erlöste Schöpfung werden und in Gemeinschaft mit dem Vater leben. Wer dieses Leben von ganzem Herzen sucht, erlebt tiefe Lebensbefriedigung – mit dem Tag der Errettung und bis in Ewigkeit.
Die einfache Frage für jeden ist: Lebst du in Übereinstimmung mit dieser Richtungsänderung, Basis und Lebensbefriedigung?
Bible Reading Plan
Join us as we read through the Bible in 2025. You can join at any time!
By reading from four separate places in the Scriptures every day, you will get a better grasp of the unity of the Scriptures. And you can begin at any point of the year. (This plan used to be named the Discipleship Journal Bible Reading Plan).
Devotionals
Recommendations for daily encouragement.
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Commentaries
Please find here commentaries we would recommend for daily study.
For 300 years, Matthew Henry’s Commentary has been a favorite of teachers, preachers, and laypeople. His rich exposition and useful applications are perfect for devotional reading and sermon help. This edition features modern, easy-to-read print and J. B. Williams’s extensive 1828 account of Henry’s life and writings.
From Genesis to Revelation, Matthew Henry successfully combines practical application, devotional insight, and scholarship on the entire Bible. Henry has profound insights on the content, message, and nature of God’s divine revelation.
For decades, the New Bible Commentary has set the standard for works of its kind. Now in this up-to-date fourth edition, the New Bible Commentary is positioned to maintain its standing as the leading one-volume commentary on the whole Bible well into the 21st century.
Unlock the profound wisdom of Scripture with Charles H. Spurgeon’s Whole Bible Commentary: A Comprehensive Guide to Scripture with Insights from the Prince of Preachers (Grapevine Edition). This timeless work brings together Spurgeon’s unparalleled depth of knowledge, illuminating the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.
A Masterpiece of Biblical Exposition
Widely regarded as one of history’s greatest preachers, Charles H. Spurgeon offers a thorough exploration of Scripture, blending theological insight with practical application. Each passage is thoughtfully explained, bringing the Word of God to life for readers of all backgrounds.
Digital Resources
Recommendations for study and sharing the gospel.
Logos is a software developed for studying the Bible. They have different plans that give you access to extensive digital resources for study. Plans start at 100 Euro for a year.
We have access to an extensive digital library with over 20,000 discipleship videos for kids, youth, and adults! This is available to every member and regular attender at CrossWay for free. Set up your profile today!
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