Covenant Presbyterian

The Word Was Enough

Scripture: John 4:50 (ESV)“Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your son will live.’ The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and went on his way.” No touch. No spectacle. No journey back to Capernaum. Just a word. Jesus responds to the official’s desperate plea not with drama, but with authority: “Go; your sonContinue reading “The Word Was Enough”

A Pox on All Your Houses

Last week, something in me broke. After much careful thought and prayer, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s Pierre Poilievre’s fault. Predictably, the Liberal Party and their enablers in the mainstream media pulled out the old playbook—attack the Conservatives on abortion. It’s a tired trick, but it still works. And what did Poilievre sayContinue reading “A Pox on All Your Houses”

Lord, Please Come

Scripture: John 4:49 (ESV)“The official said to him, ‘Sir, come down before my child dies.’” The official hears Jesus’ rebuke—but he doesn’t argue. He doesn’t defend himself. He doesn’t try to debate theology or explain his motives. He simply pleads again, more humbly than before: “Sir, come down before my child dies.” There is noContinue reading “Lord, Please Come”

Seeking Signs or the Savior?

Scripture: John 4:48 (ESV)“So Jesus said to him, ‘Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe.’” This is not the response we might expect. A desperate father pleads for his dying son, and Jesus responds with a rebuke—not just to him, but to all those listening. The “you” here is plural. It’s asContinue reading “Seeking Signs or the Savior?”

Desperate Faith Begins

Scripture: John 4:47 (ESV)“When this man heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went to him and asked him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death.” Desperation has a way of exposing what we truly believe. This government official, with all his power andContinue reading “Desperate Faith Begins”

Back to Cana

Scripture: John 4:46 (ESV)“So he came again to Cana in Galilee, where he had made the water wine. And at Capernaum there was an official whose son was ill.” This verse opens with quiet significance. Jesus returns to Cana—the very place where He performed His first miracle, turning water into wine. That earlier event wasn’tContinue reading “Back to Cana”

Welcomed, but Not Understood

Scripture: John 4:45 (ESV)“So when he came to Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him, having seen all that he had done in Jerusalem at the feast. For they too had gone to the feast.” At first glance, this verse seems to contradict the one just before it. Jesus had said that a prophet has no honorContinue reading “Welcomed, but Not Understood”

No Honour at Home

Scripture: John 4:44 (ESV)“For Jesus himself had testified that a prophet has no honour in his own hometown.” This verse provides a sobering insight into Jesus’ return to Galilee. Though He was headed back to familiar territory, He did so knowing full well the reception would be mixed. He Himself had declared the reality thatContinue reading “No Honour at Home”

Moving On in Mission

Scripture: John 4:43 (ESV)“After the two days he departed for Galilee.” After two fruitful days in Samaria, Jesus continues on to Galilee. Though His time with the Samaritans was marked by openness and response, He doesn’t linger indefinitely. Jesus was always on mission, moving according to the Father’s will, not driven by comfort or convenience,Continue reading “Moving On in Mission”

Now We Have Heard for Ourselves

Scripture: John 4:42 (ESV)“They said to the woman, ‘It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is indeed the Savior of the world.’” This verse marks the climax of the Samaritan revival. What began with a woman’s testimony has nowContinue reading “Now We Have Heard for Ourselves”