Jesus Christ is not only our example and sacrifice for sin, but he also is our comfort. Continue reading
Tag: gospel of John
If you had known
We criticize the health and wealth gospel, and rightly so. Such a false gospel distorts the truth of the Good News. The business of God is the eternal salvation of all, not their physical condition.
At the same time, we can sometimes be guilty, in our prayers and efforts, of promoting and seeking material gain and physical advantage. One of the saddest statements of Christ was made to the Samaritan woman, who had just asked for indoor running water. Continue reading
When they saw
How to reignite our joy and hope, when we have lost them?
When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord” Jn 20.20.
Jesus’ resurrection is the proof of all that God proposed to accomplish for humanity. The risen Christ restores the joy of receiving God’s gift and the hope of a future within his purpose. Continue reading
Know where you came from and where you’re headed
Sometimes when children go out, Christian parents tell them, “Remember to whom you belong.” They want the knowledge of Christ to determine their children’s conduct when they are away from home. Continue reading
The diploma of Jesus Christ
Those who want to know, can know, said Jesus. Continue reading
What are Jesus’ last words in John’s gospel?
Maybe it’s not for nothing that the last words of the Lord Jesus in John’s gospel are these, meant for Peter: Continue reading
Jesus tells us our future
Some people don’t tell patients when they are diagnosed with terminal illness. They don’t want the last days to be painful. They think ignorance brings peace.
Knowledge is power. Knowing what will happen beforehand allows one to be prepared. To remain strong. Continue reading
Jesus prepares and serves breakfast
Every morning, in homes across the land, someone gets up, sets the table, buys bread, prepares breakfast for the family. One beautiful morning, at the water’s edge, Jesus also prepares and serves breakfast to seven disciples.
Then Jesus served them the bread and the fish.
John 21:13 NTL Continue reading
Of numbers and facts
Numbers, for me, are merely cold and dead digits that I use when I need them, and then I drop them at the first opportunity. I have no desire to read the book, The Mystery of Numbers, a history of mathematics. For me, they represent a daily utility, nothing more.
Some people look at facts in the same way. They are what they are, nothing more.
Running to verify a report of the Master’s empty tomb, Peter and John check to see that it’s true. And, then, …
Then the disciples went back to their homes.
John 20:10 ESV Continue reading
God means nothing to us
Even at the last moment, the Jews do not speak the truth. They lie and manipulate the Roman governor to get what they want.
Then they shouted out, “Away with him! Away with him! Crucify him!” Pilate asked, “Shall I crucify your king?” The high priests replied, “We have no king except Caesar!”
John 19:15 NET
Not even the Roman emperor was their king. Their king and god was their own ambition, which led them to deny the God they professed to serve. Who says this are the high priests and not just any Jew. They coordinated the temple service. Religious leaders of God’s people. They make it clear in this moment that God was nothing to them.
When our will conflicts with God’s will, when our vision of the kingdom contradicts the divine purpose, the moment will come when we deny the God we claim to serve.