Scripture: John 21 O.K. a longer reading for today so just read John 21 quickly looking for the big story. In instance after instance His followers did not immediately recognize Jesus.This suggests to me that there is something splendid about … Read More »

Scripture: John 20:26-31 Thomas’ struggle with faith has left us with the most amazing proof! Watch this in John 20:26-31. A week has gone by. The danger level is still at a record high. The disciples are meeting in secret … Read More »

Scripture: John 20:10-18 What can I say? It just ramps up until you want to shout,“Let me in too!” Go in with me into John 20:19-25. Feel it. Extreme violence charges the very air! It’s like a demonic fog.What is … Read More »

Scripture: John 20:10-18 This gripping story just gets more intense! Read John 20:10-18. Wow “Mary, how did you get back here?” Can you imagine her not following Peter and John as they ran to the tomb? Why do you think … Read More »

Scripture: John 20:1-9 Read this amazing passage in John 20:1-9. Walk through this passage with these people. Can you picture Mary coming even before the sun is rising? Is she carrying more spices? What do you think she is feeling? … Read More »

Scripture: John 19:25-42 John records three statements that Jesus makes with His dying breaths. We are beckoned to pay close attention. Jesus first speaks to John himself and to His mother. “Here is your mother, here is your son.” In … Read More »

Scripture: John 19:1-24 Sin creates suffering. Just as Adam’s choice in the Garden of Eden led to separation from God’s presence, sin blocks us from intimacy with our life- giving Creator. The result of that separation is suffering. We read … Read More »

Scripture: John 18:28-40 We tend to fight back when our way of life is threatened. The Jews were offended by Jesus’ claim to be the Son of God. His message threatened to topple their entire religious system. “This is who … Read More »

Scripture: John 18:15-27 A stark comparison unfolds as Christ’s questioning by the High Priest weaves through Peter’s confrontation with courtyard servants. As both Jesus and His disciple faced temptation, one responded in faith while the other responded in fear. Jesus … Read More »

Scripture: John 18:1-14 The Son of God, the Messiah, is betrayed and handed over to men. This moment was spoken of by the prophets for centuries and foretold by Jesus Himself. In the face of injustice and with the knowledge … Read More »

Scripture: John 16:16-33 & John 17 There is a lot of reading today, so I am going to keep this short and sweet. I want to focus in on one verse from the reading today. John 17:18 “As you sent … Read More »

Scripture: John 15:12-27 Jesus has a way of saying things that just blow me out of the water. He commands us to “love one another, just as I have loved you.” That is an intense command. How has Jesus loved … Read More »