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Thoughts on the Gospel, Life, and Ministry
Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness! – Psalm 115:1 Psalm 115:1 reminds us that the central aim of the Christian life is not our recognition, success,… Continue Reading “Glory to God Alone”
“Why do you flee, O sea? Why do you turn back, O Jordan? Why do you skip like rams, O mountains, like lambs?” — Psalm 114:5–6 The psalmist displays his sense of humor as he describes creation reacting to the presence of God in… Continue Reading “Holy Rest in the Lord’s Sovereignty”
When Israel went out from Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language, Judah became his sanctuary, Israel his dominion. – Psalm 114:1-2 Psalm 114 celebrates the mighty acts God did to deliver His people from slavery in Egypt to a… Continue Reading “Remembering the God Who Saves”
“He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes, with the princes of his people.” — Psalm 113:7-8 Psalm 113 celebrates the astonishing grace of God toward those who have nothing to… Continue Reading “God Delights to Exalt the Humble”
John leaves us with a decision at the conclusion of His gospel. Believe in Jesus, follow Him, and live eternally, or don’t. The choice is yours. John 20:30–31 The Purpose of This Book [30] Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of… Continue Reading “Belief and Following — John 20:30-21:25”
Jesus’s resurrection brings life to those who follow Him. There is blessing for those who believe without seeing. John 20:1–29 The Resurrection [1] Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and… Continue Reading “Life from the Empty Tomb — John 20:1-29”
At the conclusion of his life, Jesus uttered, “It is finished.” His work on earth was done. The moment had come to offer His life for His people. John 19:16–42 [16] So he delivered him over to them to be crucified. The Crucifixion So… Continue Reading “It is Finished — John 19:16-42”
The irony of John 18:25-19:16 is that the King of Glory is judged by the world He came to save based upon the world’s definition of truth. John 18:25–40 Peter Denies Jesus Again [25] Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So they… Continue Reading “The King on Trial — John 18:25-19:16”
The unity among God’s people testifies to the unity of the godhead. We are to witness to God’s glory by the way we love and support one another. John 17:20–26 [20] “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will… Continue Reading “One People, One Witness — John 17:20-18:24”
Jesus’s glory is revealed in the prayer he prayed for his disciples at the end of his life. Eternal life is in knowing Him as Lord. John 17 The High Priestly Prayer [1] When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes… Continue Reading “Glory Revealed in Prayer — John 17:1-19”
