In a culture of pleasure and excess, the image of a Suffering Savior is ironic. We take loans to avoid suffering and loss. We invest our lives in comfort and pleasure. We work hard to have worldly success in order to acquire the necessary funds to purchase the things that satisfy our cravings. Success is … Continue reading Suffering Savior, Isaiah 53:10
Category: John
Futility – John 5:39-40
You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me; and you are unwilling to come to Me so that you may have life. The Scriptures are critical in our search for eternal life; yet, to read and understand the Word and fail to … Continue reading Futility – John 5:39-40
Chicken Hearted – John 19:8
When Pilate heard this statement, he was more afraid than ever. Pilate is really a chicken at heart like most all of Jesus detractors and many of His disciples. It is our earthbound fear that controls so many of the stupid decisions we make. Our fearful, finite, earthbound perspective rules our hearts and determines our … Continue reading Chicken Hearted – John 19:8
Questioning – John 18:23
“If I have spoken wrongly,” Jesus answered him, “give evidence about the wrong; but if rightly, why do you hit Me?” Jesus opens up even His direct accusers and eventual murderers with a question. Even as He is being marched to His death He is approaching people in such a way as to open them … Continue reading Questioning – John 18:23
Speaking Openly – John 18:20-21
“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered him. “I have always taught in the synagogue and in the temple complex, where all the Jews congregate, and I haven’t spoken anything in secret. Why do you question Me? Question those who heard what I told them. Look, they know what I said.” The irony … Continue reading Speaking Openly – John 18:20-21
In My Name – John 14:13-14
Whatever you ask in My name, I will do it so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it. 'In my Name' - according to the character, nature, being and essence of Who Christ is. It is the Name of Christ that … Continue reading In My Name – John 14:13-14
Believing and Receiving – John 13:20
"Truly, truly, I say to you, he who receives whomever I send receives Me; and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.” To receive a believer in Christ, one whom Jesus has sent, is to receive Christ Himself. To receive Christ Himself is to receive God the Father. Thus, as we receive our … Continue reading Believing and Receiving – John 13:20
