After Jesus spoke, Peter turned around and saw John following them. Peter, staying true to himself, said, “But Lord, what about this man?” This is a perfect picture of the flesh. In the flesh, we care about things that are none of our business. Peter had just found out that he was going to die…
Human nature wants to understand every situation. The flesh finds comfort in knowing exactly what happened and what to do next. However, you will not always understand what is happening, especially when it comes to spiritual things. Only God understands spiritual things, and He chooses when to reveal them. God knows whether or not you…
Jesus Speaks to Pilate John is the only one of the gospel writers who gives the details of the private conversation between Jesus and Pilate. It is quite possible that John was present at both the inquiry of Annas and of Pilate. If so, then he had first hand information to write about the encounter.…
Jesus began the Lord’s prayer by asking the Father to glorify Him in order to glorify the Father. Jesus needed the Father to demonstrate He was truly the Son of God who would take away the sin of the world in order to glorify the Father. As the Father glorified the Son, so Jesus would…
After Jesus discussed abiding in His Love by keeping His commandments, He summarized: “This is My commandment that you love one another as I have loved you.” His Love is not dependent on the way you treat Him, but the way you treat Him does have consequences. Jesus loved by completely obeying the Father’s commandments…
Knowing the time was fast approaching to endure the cross, Jesus kindly told His disciples that He would only be with them a little while longer. He used a term of endearment calling them “little children.” He knew that they could not come with Him, so He chose to give them a new commandment. The…
God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:24 Focus on Christ What does it mean to worship God in spirit and in truth? God is Spirit! Not one of many spirits! He is Spirit and must be worshiped on a deeper level than just the physical. To…
And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 Focus on Christ Why is love the greatest of these three virtues? When Jesus was asked, “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with…
Peter acted according to his normal self-centeredness. Peter had respect for Jesus and did not think a leader like Him should stoop to washing his feet. Traditionally, the owner of the house would wash the feet of a guest. Peter was confused that Jesus would perform such a lowly act. Jesus had a lowly mindset…
Most people think of service as the good things they can do to help other people. It makes them feel good to provide food, take someone to the doctor, or give money to support a mission trip. These are good things but not exactly what Jesus was addressing. Jesus was expressing that the focus needs…