Many people think that the end of chapter 20 in John would be the perfect to finish the book. In fact, some try and suggest that chapter 21 added later; there is no evidence for that. John’s words in verses 30 and 31, ‘Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, whichContinue reading “‘You, Follow Me!’ (John 21:1-25)”
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‘That You May Believe’ (John 20:19-31)
The big question here is ‘What do you know? And how do you know it?’ Is a sunset beautiful? How do you know? Husbands, let me ask you, do you know if your wife beautiful? And wives, do you know if you love your husband? How do you know? Can you measure it? We actuallyContinue reading “‘That You May Believe’ (John 20:19-31)”
Long Live the King! (John 20:1-18)
We read in 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.“ Sure, Jesus taught many great things whichContinue reading “Long Live the King! (John 20:1-18)”
The King is Dead (John 19:17-42)
Why is Good Friday good? How can Jesus’ death be good? How can anyone’s death be good? The King is Disgraced with Criminals (v16-27) The King Finishes His Work (v28-30) The King is Dead (v31-37) The King is Honoured in Burial (v38-42) Good Friday 30th March 2018 Why was crucifixion particularly bad? Who did Jesus love?Continue reading “The King is Dead (John 19:17-42)”
‘I Find No Guilt In Him’ (John 19:1-16)
‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ That is the main question which Pilate asked Jesus. And it is the main question we must answer too. Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent of any crime, but he was afraid of the crowd. He more interested in preserving his position of power than acting on theContinue reading “‘I Find No Guilt In Him’ (John 19:1-16)”