In this episode of Near The Fire, we explore the striking possibility that the Gospel of Thomas was composed earlier than the Gospel of Mark - potentially making it the most historically reliable record of Jesus’ teachings.
Interpretation of the introduction and saying 1 of the Gospel of Thomas. We look at why the sayings are secret and what it means to discover them.
This video explores a powerful teaching from the Gospel of Thomas about the journey of spiritual seeking. True discovery often begins with discomfort—but if we stay the course, it leads to transformation. I reflect on the modern idea of deconstruction, showing that when done with honesty and depth, it doesn’t destroy faith—it refines it. The result is a stronger, truer connection to the divine.
In this episode, we explore Saying 3 of the Gospel of Thomas—a striking call to self-knowledge that challenges conventional religious thinking. What does it truly mean to “know yourself,” and why did Jesus link this to discovering the Kingdom within?
What is significant about a 7 day old child? In this video we look at the interpretation of the Gospel of Thomas, Saying 4. We discover, faith isn’t about being religious. It’s about being reborn—raw, unmarked, open. A child of the living Father. Not a follower of rules. Not a product of tradition. But someone who sees with unclouded eyes.
In this video, I explore how spiritual clarity emerges through focus. When faith feels uncertain, Thomas 5 offers a path: attend to what you do understand, and deeper truths will reveal themselves in time.
In this video, I explore Saying 6 from the Gospel of Thomas — a powerful teaching where Jesus challenges conventional religious expectations. His words redirect us from ritual and conformity toward truthfulness, authenticity, and inner integrity.
In this video, we explore one of the most provocative sayings in the Gospel of Thomas—Saying 7. Jesus didn’t preach sanitized spirituality. He spoke in paradoxes, used shocking metaphors, and challenged his followers to master their inner wildness.
Most people think following Jesus means adding more — more beliefs, more rules, more doctrine. But Jesus taught the exact opposite. In this video, we explore Gospel of Thomas, Saying 8, the powerful image of the wise fisherman who lets go of many small fish to choose the one that truly matters.
In this video, we reflect on Gospel of Thomas, Saying 9 — the parable of the sower — and explore a powerful, hopeful idea: Jesus promised the impossible.
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