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The Sovereign King on Trial
The Sovereign King on Trial – John’s Gospel chapter 18 verse 28 to chapter 19 verse 15 The King Who is Rejected Then they led Jesus from the house of Caiaphas to the governor’s headquarters. It was early morning. They themselves did not enter the governor’s headquarters, so that they would not be defiled, but could eat the Passover. 29 So Pilate went outside to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this man?” 30 They answered him, “If this…
Failure & Faithfulness
Failure & Faithfulness – John’s Gospel chapter 18, verses 12 to 27 “I’ve failed”. Then this passage is for you. John shines the light on two men and two trials. Jesus & Peter. Jesus is faithful under the greatest pressure, Peter fails under the slightest pressure. Jesus’ Submission So the band of soldiers and their captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound him. 13 First they led him to Annas, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who…
Still in Control
Still in Control – John’s Gospel chapter 18 verses 1 to 11 Betrayal leaves us powerless, helpless with no control. Here Jesus is about to be betrayed by a friend, yet He shows Himself to be still in control Jesus is the sovereign Lord who controls His arrest When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it. 2 Now…
My Lord and My God
My Lord and My God – John’s Gospel chapter 20, verses 24 to 31 What unbelief actually looks like 24 Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” So he said to them, “Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side,…
A Fresh Start
A Fresh Start – Luke’s gospel, chapter 6 verses 26 to 39 Jesus restores a demon-possessed man 26 They sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is across the lake from Galilee. 27 When Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothes or lived in a house, but had lived in the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell at his feet, shouting…
A Prayer For When We Want Things To Be Made Right
A Prayer For When We Want Things To Be Made Right – Psalm 17 A Plea for Truth Hear me, Lord, my plea is just; listen to my cry.Hear my prayer – it does not rise from deceitful lips.2 Let my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right. Psalm 17:1-2 David was not claiming to be perfect, but that in role as king he has done no wrong, walking in God’s path. A Plea for Love Show me the wonders of…
Living Stones
Living Stones As you come to him, the living Stone – rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him – 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 2:4-5
The Mission of the Church
The Mission of the Church – Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church, chapter 3 verses 14 to 21 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,…
Do you know the love of God?
Do you know the love of God? – John’s Gospel chapter 17 verses 20 to 25 Here we see the heart of Jesus for His disciples. Though His hour of suffering has come He prays for his disciples: That his people will be one. ‘My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I…
Jesus’ Heart for His Disciples
Jesus’ Heart for His Disciples – John’s Gospel chapter 17 verses 6 to 19 How good it is to have someone praying for us. Who better than our Lord Jesus? Their Identity ‘I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. 7 Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. 8 For I gave them the words you gave…
The Prayer of the Glorious Christ
The Prayer of the Glorious Christ – John’s Gospel chapter 17, verses 1 to 5 After Jesus said this, he looked towards heaven and prayed: ‘Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.…
Take Heart! I have Overcome the World
Take Heart! I have Overcome the World – John’s Gospel chapter 16, verses 16-33 From Sorrow to Joy …. ‘Are you asking one another what I meant when I said, “In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me”? 20 Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. 21 A woman giving birth to a…