In this passage, Jesus prepares His followers for the betrayal. Judas’ betrayal of Jesus to the religious leaders is common knowledge to us today. To the Twelve, Judas was one of the least likely candidates. Even after Jesus told them in this passage, they still couldn’t imagine that it would be Judas. We are going to talk about how betrayal as a…
In this passage, Jesus washes the disciples’ feet as a loving act of humility. Peter, one of His followers, objects since Jesus is too important to do this lowly thing for Peter. Jesus shows us all that He came to serve us by WASHING us clean. This washing work of Jesus is essential to our Christian Faith and it’s what we are…
In John 13:1-20, Jesus washes the disciples’ feet as a loving act of humility. In His day, only the lowest household servant would wash the feet of the family and its guests. Though Jesus is their Master and Teacher, He takes on this role of lowest servant. He then teaches them and us to serve others they way He has served us.…
The message Jesus brought to us from heaven will testify about each of us on the last day. Those who embraced His Good News escaped darkness and entered eternal life. Those who dismissed His Good News will be judged not by Christ, but by His words they rejected. Heaven and Hell are for real and what we do with the Good News…
Maybe from time to time you feel like an ostrich on the line in the sand. There has been a line drawn and it’s time to make a decision – are you in or are you out?! But all you want to do is be the ostrich that buries your head in the ground. God wants you with Him. He invites you…
Jesus uses these four titles to describe to us all that He is and to convince us of our need of Him.
The Lord pursues glory in a very different way than humans do. Humans are selfish and prideful and harm others in our climb to the top. God pursues glory by letting go of His self interest. Jesus is driven by His purpose to be lifted up on the cross and die in our sins so that we might be restored to divine…
As Greeks come to speak with Jesus, His response to their request shows the cost necessary for the nations to find access to God.
Galatians 2:20 is a powerful go-to affirming the love Jesus has for you, particularly as He is dying for you.
Just days before His crucifixion, Mary anoints Jesus’ feet in preparation for His burial.