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John 5:1–16 — Bethesda, the Thirty-Eight Years, and Jesus Healing the Whole Person (BPSS)
Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda: 'Do you want to get well?' Faith that obeys His word, Sabbath conflict, and the temple warning. BPSS lens—how Christ fulfills body, mind, relationships, and spirit.
Apr 18, 2026John 5:17–47 — The Father's Work, the Son's Witness, and Life from the Dead
After Bethesda: Jesus claims unity with the Father's work, gives life and judgment, opens the 'hour' of resurrection, and lines up four witnesses—culminating in Moses against those who refuse to come to Him for life.
Apr 18, 2026John 6:1–21 — Feeding the Five Thousand, Kingship Refused & 'It Is I' on the Sea
Jesus tests Philip, multiplies the boy's loaves, refuses forced kingship, and crosses the sea as Lord of creation—Exodus echoes and the divine name. Theology applied for discipleship.
Mar 12, 2026Getting Started with Kiro as a Developer
How to set up Kiro as a developer, from agent steering and skills to spec-driven workflows that turn natural-language prompts into production-ready code.
Feb 27, 2026John 3:1–21 & 4:1–42 — Born Again, Living Water & Worship in Spirit and Truth
Jesus meets Nicodemus by night and the Samaritan woman at the well: new birth, living water, and true worship in Spirit and truth. Theology applied; doctrine shapes life.
Feb 27, 2026John 4:43–54 — Healing by Faith Alone & the Second Sign at Cana
Jesus returns to Cana and heals the royal official's son at a distance. Faith in His word alone—no signs required. Theology applied; doctrine shapes life.
Feb 15, 2026John 3:1–21 — Jesus and Nicodemus: Born Again, the Son Lifted Up, and the Light
A verse-by-verse exposition of Jesus' night conversation with Nicodemus—new birth from above, the wind and the Spirit, the bronze snake and the cross, and God's love for the world. Theology applied; doctrine shapes life.
Feb 13, 2026John 2:13–25 — Temple Cleansing & the Temple of His Body
Jesus cleanses the temple, declares Himself the true temple raised in three days, and refuses to entrust Himself to superficial belief. A verse-by-verse exposition. Theology applied; doctrine shapes life.
Feb 7, 2026John 1:19–34 — Expository Documentation & Bible Study
John the Baptist's witness, the Lamb of God, and Jesus' baptism. A verse-by-verse exposition of the first week of Jesus' public ministry. Theology applied; doctrine shapes life.
Feb 7, 2026John 1:43–51 & 2:1–12 — Expository Documentation & Bible Study
Philip and Nathanael, the Son of Man, and the Wedding at Cana. Jesus finds you, knows you, and reveals His glory through the first sign. Theology applied; doctrine shapes life.
Feb 6, 2026John 1:1–18 — Expository Documentation & Bible Study
A verse-by-verse exposition of the Prologue of John's Gospel—the Word, creation, light, incarnation, and the gift of sonship. Theology applied; doctrine shapes life.
Feb 6, 2026The Pragmatic Programmer: Summary and Key Insights
A distilled summary and personal insights from The Pragmatic Programmer—principles that have shaped how I think about software development.