Category Archives: Jesus Christ

a certain future

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Revelation 5.   John sees a scroll – a picture depicting all the events that must take place for all creation to be reconciled to God.  The only one worthy of opening the scroll – thus revealing the future – is … Continue reading →

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a Christo-centric future

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Revelation 4.  John’s picture of the future continues with a picture of the redeemed universe. He sees… 24 elders on 24 thrones that make a circle around the perimeter of the scene. The represent redeemed humanity of all time. Forming … Continue reading →

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Jesus and the future

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Revelation 1.    Is this book a Revelation of Jesus Christ, or is it a prophecy about the future of the world?  Yes. Jesus is the key to our destiny, and the future of the world. He is the firstborn of … Continue reading →

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Jesus restores

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

John 21.    Rather than end his gospel account with the story of the public ascension of Christ, John chooses to conclude with a discourse between Jesus and Peter.  This disciple – who had denied Jesus three times, is asked if … Continue reading →

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Jesus is alive!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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memories of Jesus’ death

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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Jesus: both the king and the Son

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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Jesus’ provocative questions

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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how Jesus prayed

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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In Jesus, we can have peace

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

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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