Last week we outlined how Israel failed to be God’s vine (c.f. Isaiah 5:1-30, Jeremiah 2:20-22, Psalms 80:1-19) and how Jesus proclaimed Himself as the “true vine.” Jesus’ proclamation is astounding. In all the ways Israel failed to trust in… Read More
True and Better
In our passage today, we see Jesus continue in the idea of relationship yet in the imagery of continual reliance. Remember, we are hours away from Jesus being arrested. Within the next day Jesus will be murdered. At this point… Read More
Promises, Promises, Part II
Jesus makes a lot of identity-statements in the Gospel of John. The latest being the most famous: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). Last week we… Read More
Promises, Promises, Part I
Jesus makes a lot of identity-statements in the Gospel of John. The latest being the most famous: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). Fascinatingly, Jesus immediately… Read More
Keeping His Commandments
Jesus makes it clear to His followers that because they love Him, He expects them to keep his commandments. He then explains the provision He is making so that they will be able to obey: The Holy Spirit.
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- …
- 21
- Next Page »