Bruce Hanson
Daily Author
I am a retired public school teacher of 52 years, and a Bible study teacher for nearly the same amount of time. A much wiser one than when I began. I love God’s Word and all that it reveals about my Savior. And one last thing. I’m an assuredly silly guy (-B
Devotionals
All Bruce’s Devotionals (58) I certainly don’t resemble a swan, but as this is nonetheless our corporate swan song, I want to leave you with what for me has been the motivating truth that drives...
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 Not wanting...
An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing. They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, that man who was with you on the...
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 As a public school teacher of 52...
When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. So he...
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 I know! We are studying John. Why lead with Paul? I pray my...
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 I am a city...
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 We are about to embark on an extended journey through the Book of John, and...
“When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! I will set out and go back to my...
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you...
This is a week of considering the practice of Sabbath keeping. While others will be telling you just what their Sabbath keeping looks like, I want to share what it shouldn’t look like, a topic...
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,...
