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Thoughts on the Gospel, Life, and Ministry
O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. — Psalm 63:1 Writing from “the wilderness of Judah,” David expressed a… Continue Reading “Loving Pursuit of God”
Hear, O Israel: The Lord your God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. — Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Standing on the bank of the Jordan River, Moses called the… Continue Reading “Wholehearted Devotion”
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”
Sorrow will come, but joy is on the way. We will have sorrow in this world, but God will turn it to joy. John 16 [1] “I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. [2] They will put… Continue Reading “Sorrow turned to Joy — John 16”
Real life and fruitfulness flow only from remaining connected to Christ. Our eternal life has real and present consequences in this life. John 15 I Am the True Vine [1] “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. [2] Every branch… Continue Reading “The True Vine — John 15”
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