I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. Now, Father, bring me into the glory we shared before the world began. (John 17:4-5) Read: John 15:18 – 17:26 Relate: My internet browsing the other day led me to a specific blog on leadership and I just want to…
After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you.” (John 17:1) Read: Matthew 26:1-5, 14-30, Mark 14:1-2, 10-26, Luke 22:1-30, John 13:1-30 Relate: Usually, when Jesus prays, it is a very private thing. Occasionally in the gospels we…
Did you ever try explaining something to someone who just doesn’t get it?
I’m not saying I will ask the Father on your behalf, for the Father himself loves you dearly because you love me and believe that I came from God. Yes, I came from the Father into the world, and now I will leave the world and return to the Father.” (John 16:26-28) Read: Jeremiah 49:23 – 50:46, Titus…
Clarity is far more important than eloquence when it comes to sharing the most important thing of all.
At that time you won’t need to ask me for anything. I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly, and he will grant your request because you use my name. You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy… Then you will ask…
Don’t pass a spiritual kidney stone.
But now I am going away to the one who sent me, and not one of you is asking where I am going. Instead, you grieve because of what I told you. But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do…
They would not be guilty if I had not come and spoken to them. But now they have no excuse for their sin. Anyone who hates me also hates my Father. If I hadn’t done such miraculous signs among them that no one else could do, they would not be guilty. But as it is, they…
This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. (John 15:12-14) Read: Matthew 15:1-20, Mark 7:1-23, John 6:22-71 Relate: Who is the hardest person for you to love?…
THE RIVER WALK 