Monthly Archives: November 2011
Jesus is alive!
John 20. Jesus was raised from the dead and lives today. The Scripture predicted it, but even those who experienced his resurrection did not understand it (9). We cannot see him today, because he has gone back to his Father … Continue reading
Posted in eternal life, evangelism, faith, forgiveness, gospel, Jesus Christ, repentance
Tagged John 20
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memories of Jesus’ death
John 19:17-42. The elements of John’s depiction of the crucifixion show us memories of the event that John could never forget. He saw a sign that embarrassed his people – written in three languages for all to read and ponder … Continue reading
Jesus: both the king and the Son
John 18:28-19:16. The stated reason for Jesus’ arrest, trial and crucifixion was that he had made himself a king, and thus was opposing Caesar (19:12). But the real reason the Jews were offended at him is that he claimed to … Continue reading
Posted in atonement, discipleship, Jesus Christ, kingdom of God, the cross
Tagged John 18, John 19
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Jesus’ provocative questions
John 18:1-27. As the record of Jesus’ long ordeal (called his passion) begins, he challenges us all by the questions that he asks those who arrest and try him: “Whom do you seek?” (4,7). Finding Jesus is only part of … Continue reading
how Jesus prayed
John 17. Jesus prayed for himself, that he would glorify his Father as much when he returned to heaven as he had while on earth. Jesus prayed for his disciples, that they would be sanctified – set apart for and … Continue reading
In Jesus, we can have peace
John 16:16-33. In these past few chapters, Jesus has been preparing his disciples – not just for the tribulation they would face at his trial and death, but for the extended period of tribulation, sorrow, weeping and lamenting the Church … Continue reading
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Tagged John 16
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Jesus still has many things to say
John 15:18-16:15. Much of the Holy Spirit’s ministry in believer’s lives is warranted by this statement: “I still have many things to say” (16:12). He said some of those things through the inspired Scriptures. Believers gather regularly to hear more … Continue reading
Jesus: the true vine
John 15:1-17. If I wanted to talk about predestination and election, this passage provides a good proof-text. Jesus told his disciples that they did not choose him, but he chose them (16). If I wanted to talk about free-will, this … Continue reading
Jesus left parting gifts
John 14. In some cultures it is appropriate for someone to give gifts when they return to friends they have departed from. In the Philippines, it is like that. Whenever Penny and I returned from a trip to Manila or … Continue reading
Jesus went where no one else could go
John 13. In this chapter, Jesus revealed to his disciples that he was going to go away – someplace his disciples would not be able to go. He was talking about heaven. He went to heaven at his ascension. He … Continue reading
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