Grace Upon Grace Journal

  Wednesday Bible Study Recap – John 8 and the “Four Alls” Last Wednesday’s Bible study at Jason Lee Memorial United Methodist Church was a meaningful and spirit-filled time of reflection as we continued exploring John 8 through the lens of the United Methodist “Four Alls.” We began with a warm and engaging conversation about baptism. Everyone shared their personal experiences, memories, and the ways baptism has shaped their understanding of faith and identity in Christ. This sharing created a beautiful foundation for the evening—centering us in God’s grace and the gift of new life. From there, we moved into John 8, allowing Scripture to guide us into deeper reflection on punishment, judgment, grace, and self-awareness before God. All Need to Be Saved John 8:1–11 | Romans 3:23 | Ecclesiastes 7:20 The story of the woman caught in adultery reminded us of the universality of sin. Jesus’ words— “Let anyone among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone” (John 8:7)...

Wednesday Bible Study Recap – John 7 This past Wednesday, we gathered for a rich and engaging time of fellowship and study as we explored John 7 together. We began with a warm-up conversation centered on different Bible versions and personal favorite Bibles. This opened the door for meaningful sharing, as many reflected on the stories behind their Bibles—whether it was a gift from a loved one, a Bible that carried them through a difficult season, or a translation that helped them better understand God’s Word. This moment reminded us that Scripture is not just something we read, but something that walks with us through life and shapes our faith in personal ways (Psalm 119:105). As we entered into John 7, Pastor Marvel led us in reflecting on how people responded to Jesus during His ministry. Throughout the chapter, we see a wide range of reactions: Some responded with curiosity , wondering who Jesus truly was (John 7:12, 7:25–27). Others reacted with doubt and skepticism , questioning ...

Wednesday Bible Study Recap – March 18 Text: John 6 During our Bible study we explored Gospel of John chapter 6 , one of the most powerful chapters in the ministry of Jesus Christ . The chapter begins with the well-known miracle where Jesus feeds a large crowd with only five loaves of bread and two fish (John 6:1–14). From this story we reflected on several important spiritual lessons. Jesus Cares for Both Body and Soul One of the first things we noticed is that Jesus did not ignore the physical needs of the people. The crowd had been following him for a long time and they were hungry. Instead of sending them away, Jesus chose to feed them. This reminds us that the gospel is not only about spiritual words but also about compassion in action . As followers of Christ, we are called to care for the whole person —body, mind, and spirit. This idea appears throughout Scripture: Gospel of Matthew 25:35 – “I was hungry and you gave me something to eat.” Epistle of James 2:15–17 – Faith with...