Skillful medical doctors understand when they need to gently break bad news to patients. They also know when patients need unfiltered truth. In John chapter 16 Jesus is days away from his Passion. As the Great Physician, Jesus sensed it was time to be direct with the disciples. … More Unfiltered Fact, Undeniable Hope
This brief passage causes a range of responses from Gentiles, from surprise to consternation to offense. It could also inspire hope toward God. … More Breaking Down Barriers
What’s striking about this passage is that the Jews were again picking up stones to stone Jesus. Just like the last time He was threatened (John 8:59), Jesus was walking in the temple in Jerusalem (John 10:22). … More Jesus is God
It’s a fine distinction, but a distinction that is important in God’s relationship with us. … More More Than Saved
What is your favorite Bible verse? … More Favorite Bible Verse
As the darkness outside deepens on Good Friday, so our souls sink further into darkness during the Good Friday worship service. We might even reach the point where we don’t want to call it a “worship” service. Where is the praise of God? … More Pierced for Our Transgressions
This week we’re preparing for Palm Sunday by exploring how the Old Testament Reading informs us about Holy Week. … More Vindicated by God
This teaching is especially difficult because Jesus is referring to God’s original chosen people. How much more would this apply to Gentiles who reject Jesus as Savior and Lord? … More A Challenging Parable
The Epistle Reading for next week might catch you off guard, given this is a season of Lent. Since the passage focuses on sharing Jesus with the world, if feels more like a reading for the season of Epiphany. Yet it still connects with Lent. … More Ambassadors for Christ
This is a sobering, but necessary, teaching of Jesus. It surely fits with the season of Lent. … More Universal Sin
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