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Thoughts on the Gospel, Life, and Ministry
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Belief and Following — John 20:30-21:25
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”
Life from the Empty Tomb — John 20:1-29
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”
It is Finished — John 19:16-42
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 King on Trial — John 18:25-19:16
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”
Life Through Death — John 11:38-57
Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead in chapter 11 to prepare His disciples for His own coming resurrection. The irony of this story is found in the fact that as one man is raised to life, another is marked for death. John 11:38–57 Jesus… Continue Reading “Life Through Death — John 11:38-57”
One With the Father — John 10:22-42
John turns his attention from the things Jesus did to the question of Jesus’s identity at the end of chapter 10. From this point to the end of the Gospel, John will focus on our understanding of Jesus as the divine Son of God… Continue Reading “One With the Father — John 10:22-42”
Rivers of Living Water — John 7:14-44
After Jesus challenged the religious leaders on the condition of their hard hearts, their opposition to Him and His ministry intensified. This is how the unbelieving world responds to the message of Christ because His message of truth holds them accountable for their sins… Continue Reading “Rivers of Living Water — John 7:14-44”
Praying More Robustly
I am making plans for our congreation’s upcoming Wednesday night fellowship dinners and bible lessons. Our children and youth will continue working through the various catechisms of the Church, and our adults will study prayer. To help me organize our lessons on prayer, I’ve enlisted… Continue Reading “Praying More Robustly”
The Prayer God Will Always Answer
During our adult Sunday School class this past Sunday, our congregation studied Luke’s version of the Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:1-13. Jesus taught his disciples how to pray by his example and his words. Luke referred to Jesus’s normal practice of praying alone more than… Continue Reading “The Prayer God Will Always Answer”
A Prayerful Response to an All Too Familiar Reality
This post was originally sent to the members of Chester ARP Church as a pastoral letter written in response to the tragic school shooting in Nashville, TN on March 27, 2023. Like most of you, I watched the news in horror Monday evening as… Continue Reading “A Prayerful Response to an All Too Familiar Reality”
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