Category Archives: Andrea’s Attic

I am sad that I cannot adequately convey through email all the excitement and emotions associated with the things I am learning as we study together.  I don’t think there are enough emoticons to express the passion that I feel … Continue reading →

I believe with all my heart, that who I am when I am alone, is who I truly am.  What I truly believe and what faith I truly have, becomes evident when the only person that can see me is … Continue reading →

Do you know what a “band”of soldiers is?  I didn’t, but we looked up the original Greek meaning.  Another word for it would be “cohort,” which is a military term that stands for 1/10 of a legion or 600 soldiers. … Continue reading →

Well today, I got stuck right after the first few verses.  I saw so many things here that I had never noticed before. The chapter begins with Jesus going into a garden with His disciples.  The Scriptures tell us that … Continue reading →

1. Disciples are known by the world by loving each other as Jesus loved them.  (John 13:34-35) Was this a new command?  (v34-35)  What about the command was new? The new part of this commandment is that Jesus says we … Continue reading →

1. Disciples are known by the world by loving each other as Jesus loved them.  (John 13:34-35) Was this a new command?  (v34-35)  What about the command was new? How did Jesus just demonstrate his love? How did what Jesus … Continue reading →

For the study, today I tried something different.  I really wanted to study out Jesus’ last “talk” with his disciples.  In order to do that, I read through chapters 13-17 in one sitting.  I was focusing on Jesus’ words after … Continue reading →

So many things yet left to study in chapter 12 and today, it right away, verses 9 and 10  caught my attention. Does anyone else find it interesting that the chief priests make plans to put Lazarus to death?  The … Continue reading →

It may seem unbelievable, but for two days in a row now, though I have read through chapter 12 in its entirety, I never get past studying out Jesus’ encounter with Mary.  This encounter amazes me.  It cuts me to … Continue reading →

Despite the seriousness of the theme of this account, I do find many of the interactions rather comical.  People seem to be speaking on different levels throughout.    It’s almost as if no one hears what the other is saying. … Continue reading →