John 20:1-18 Because He Lives
Mary discovers the empty tomb and in this section we see what the resurrection means for us. The empty tomb is evidence that the grave has been forever conquered. Because He lives we also have a hope that conquers despair. Mary is called out of her despair when she realizes Jesus is alive. And finally, like Mary, we are given a mission and a message to carry in this world.
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John 19:31-42 The Testimony Of His Burial
Jesus not only died and entered into the tomb, He did so as our covenant head. He went before us, into death itself, to conquer the grave itself on behalf of those who trust in Him. The testimony of this burial still echos with power today. The evidence shows He truly died, He is truly divine, and He truly transforms His disciples
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John 19:16-30 It Is Finished
John 19:16-30 shows us the fulfillment of all of Scripture and God’s purposes in the salvation of sinners. Sunday, we examine the crucifixion of Jesus. Up to this point, John has gone to great lengths to show us Jesus’ control of the situation. He has chosen to allow His arrest, His various trials, and now He freely gives His life on the cross as a substitute for sinners.
At every point in this text, we are made aware that even the tiniest details have been foretold and are fulfilling the purposes of the Father. Even on the darkest day in human history, there is absolutely nothing out of God’s control. Each detail is a fulfillment of the Scriptures, meticulously accomplishing God’s plan of salvation for us. As we examine the perfect Lamb sacrificed for our salvation, we are also repeatedly shown that God’s Word is faithful and true in all things. His Word was true on the day when all hope seemed lost, and His Word is still true today in all that we face. Believer, His Word will be true after all the stars burn out and we have spent ten billion years in His presence. His word will be true throughout eternity. Therefore, if God is for us - today - who can be against us?
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John 19:1-16 Behold Your King
Here we see the coronation of the King. It is not the kind of coronation that you expect. It isn’t a picture of majesty and honor. Instead, this king’s coronation is a brutal mockery. Those crowning this king mean to bring Him shame and humiliation. But in this wicked scene, we see the reason the eternal Son came. Jesus stands completely alone before Pilate and the crowd. He has been beaten and utterly humiliated. Now, in the face of one who looks like the most pitiable soul in the world, those who stand before Him will choose whom they will serve…as will we. Joshua said, “Choose this day whom you will serve.” (Josh. 24:15)
As Pilate presents Jesus saying, “Behold your king,” we who are purchased by His blood and shame must say, “Yes! There He is. There is the one who is altogether lovely. There He is, the one who took away my sin.” And as we see the Father’s (not Pilate’s) presentation of His Son, we find the one in whom all our hopes are placed…and we glimpse the suffering which was necessary for our salvation.
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John 18:28-40 What Is Truth?
Jesus defines THE truth and describes His authority in the face of hostile powers vying for authority. Important worldview questions are at stake - and God provides His passover Lamb
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John 18:12-27 Take Heed Lest You Fall
During the events of Jesus’ arrest, we witnessed His power, His care for His disciples, and His resolve to drink the cup the Father had given Him. As we move into John 18:12-27, we will once again see these attributes displayed in the questioning of Jesus, but in this section the focus shifts to another interrogation. While Jesus is being questioned inside, Peter is being questioned outside. The contrast between these two interrogations couldn’t be more obvious. Peter fails miserably and denies the Lord he promised to follow even unto death. This Sunday, we won’t be hearing a "don’t be like Peter" sermon. The problem is that we already are like Peter in so many ways. Yet Jesus stood firm for Peter knowing that at that moment Peter was outside denying Him. Instead of simply saying, "Let’s do better than Peter," we will examine why Peter (who clearly loved Jesus) failed so badly. As we diagnose his disease from Scripture, we find insight into our own life of standing for Christ in an ungodly world. We will see not just that we must stand and confess Jesus, but how we are able to do so - and in this we find the source of our Christian walk.
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John 18:1-12 In The Presence of The "I Am"
Having completed His teaching and prayer for the disciples, the hour of Jesus has come. He is arrested in the garden. Yet Jesus is in control of this situation. He is the almighty God, the Good Shepherd, and The Obedient Son.
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John 17:20-26 United Together In Christ
Jesus prays for the church through the ages who would believe through the Apostles' word. He prays here for us, and His prayer is that we would be one just as the Father and Son are one - and that we would be one IN the Father and Son.
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John 17:6-19 In The World Not Of It
Jesus prays for His disciples before going to the cross. He affirms them before the Father and prays for what He knows they will need - It is the same things we need to live out this mission in the hostile world.
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John 17:1-5 For The Glory Of The Father
Jesus finished his final instructions to the disciples. Now he turns his eyes and voice to His Father as He prays for Himself, the disciples, and those who would believe in the future. In the first 5 verses Jesus' focus and priority is that the Triune God would be glorified.
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John 16:28-33 Strength Found In Weakness
The disciples proclaim they finally understand what Jesus is telling them. They declare this is why they believe. Jesus immediately points out their weakness and shows that the source of their salvation and their peace is found in Him. Maturing Christians are growing in their dependence upon Him.
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John 16:16-27 Sorrow Turned To Joy
Jesus desires joy for His disciples even as their hearts are overcome with sorrow. He shows how this joy comes and what is its source
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John 16:8-15 The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit
Jesus shows the disciples how they will be able to stand against the hatred and persecution of the world. The Spirit Himself will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He will guide the disciples and glorify Jesus by revealing more of Him to the disciples.
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John 16:1-7 Bearing Witness When It Hurts
Jesus continues to prepare His disciples for their mission. He expects them to bear witness even in the face of persecution. The only way they are able to do this is with a heart of faith and by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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John 15:18-27 Hated By The World
Jesus prepares His disciples for the mission to come. He warns them that they will be hated by the world and persecuted. The world will hate Jesus' followers because of their identity in Him, because they do not know God, and because Jesus always exposes sin. The same holds true today.
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John 15:12-17 Living As Jesus' Friends
Jesus clarifies the command that he has given, in which the disciples must abide. They are to love one another as He has loved them. Jesus defines this by saying there is no greater love than someone laying down his life for his friends. Then Jesus shows them how they are his friend. In this we see more clearly the life of discipleship and disciple-making.
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John 15:1-11 Abiding In The Vine (Part 2)
Jesus gives the application of the parable of the Vine. He shows the disciples that their life, their strength, their ability comes from Him alone. The task of the disciple is to abide in the vine - to pursue and cultivate the relationship in which God has placed them in Christ. The Christian life is one of reliance and dependence upon the vine.
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John 15:1-11 Abiding In The Vine Part 1
Jesus illustrates the relationship the disciples will experience with the Father, Son, and Spirit after Jesus is resurrected. In this illustration, we see the care of the Father for the branches of the vine. He prunes those that are His so they will bear fruit. And pruning often hurts.
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John 14:25-31 Assuring Troubled Hearts
Chapter 14 ends as Jesus again assures His disciples that they will not be left alone. The Holy Spirit will teach them all things and guide them. Also Jesus gives them His peace. In the troubled times the disciples endure, they are assured that their gospel is victorious
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John 14:15-24 The Gospel Relationship (Part 2)
Jesus comforts his disciples by showing them what reconciliation with the Triune God looks like. He explains the believer's position with the Father, The Son, and The Spirit - the relationship that all those in Christ enjoy
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