Jesus Christ was betrayed to the death by one of this twelve disciples, Judas Iscariot. He was then arrested and placed on trial for a crime he did not commit. He was beaten, mocked, spat upon, had a crown of thorns placed on his head, and sent to a cross to hang there and die … Continue reading Woman, Why are You Weeping?
If the World Hates You
John 15:18-21 ESV “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the … Continue reading If the World Hates You
According to Human Tradition
Colossians 2:1-15 ESV “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head … Continue reading According to Human Tradition
Abide in Christ, and Christ in You
John 15:1-6 ESV “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. … Continue reading Abide in Christ, and Christ in You
Take Heed Lest You Fall
Jesus Christ had just had the “Last Supper” with his disciples. Satan had entered the heart of Judas Iscariot, and Judas was set to betray Jesus Christ to the death. Then Jesus set out to wash his disciples feet, teaching them to be servants of the Lord and to share his gospel message with others … Continue reading Take Heed Lest You Fall
Doers and Not Hearers Only
James 1:19-25 ESV “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. … Continue reading Doers and Not Hearers Only
We are His Disciples If..
Jesus told his disciples that one of them would betray him. He was speaking of Judas Iscariot, although he did not name him. But Jesus did tell them that “it is he to whom I will give this morsel of bread when I have dipped it.” So then he dipped the morsel and he gave … Continue reading We are His Disciples If..
“If I Do Not Wash You”
It was right before the Feast of the Passover, and Jesus knew that his hour had come for him to depart from this world. Then during supper the devil put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot to betray Jesus. Then Jesus rose from supper, he laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, … Continue reading “If I Do Not Wash You”
While You Have the Light
John 12:32-36 ESV Jesus Christ speaking: “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to show by what kind of death he was going to die. So the crowd answered him, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ remains forever. How can … Continue reading While You Have the Light
Now is My Soul Troubled
John 12:27-33 ESV “Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” The crowd that stood there and … Continue reading Now is My Soul Troubled