The city of Jerusalem is jam-packed with pilgrims from all over the world who have come to celebrate the Feast of Passover. In the previous post, we learned about what is called Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into the city, when all sorts of people are clamoring to get near him. In John 12, verses 20-22, weContinue reading “The unhealthy way to love life – John 12:12-50, Part 2”
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Jesus’ bold move when he has a target on his back – John 11:46-12:11, Part 1
Our study of the Gospel of John, is now back on track. We studied John 11:1-45 Easter week, starting here, in which we learned the story of Jesus miraculously raising his friend Lazarus from the dead. In verse 45, we read that as a result of the miracle, many people put their faith in Jesus. Continue reading “Jesus’ bold move when he has a target on his back – John 11:46-12:11, Part 1”
Re-enacting to remember [God’s heart for the holidays, part 2]
A few years ago the Gettysburg Battlefield celebrated the 150th anniversary of the terrible and momentous events of July 1-3, 1863 during our nation’s Civil War. Because my family lives about an hour away, we visited the battlefield hoping to see re-enactors. While we were there before any full battle re-enactment took place, at oneContinue reading “Re-enacting to remember [God’s heart for the holidays, part 2]”
The beginning of the end for Jesus
This is it. Thirty-three years of Jesus’ life has led up to this moment. We’ve covered the life of Jesus, as told in the Gospel of Luke, through our sermon series which began on November 30, 2014, with Luke chapter 1. Nearly 70 sermons later, we have 7 left. After learning about his birth andContinue reading “The beginning of the end for Jesus”
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