A message from the series “The Gospel of John: That We May Believe.” John 11:17–37 recounts Jesus arriving in Bethany four days after his friend Lazarus has died. It explores the tension between human grief and divine hope. The passage focuses on Jesus declaring Himself the “resurrection and the life” and showing profound empathy by weeping over human suffering.
A message from the series “The Gospel of John: That We May Believe.” In John 11:38-44, Jesus arrives at Lazarus’s tomb, which is a cave sealed with a stone. He commands the stone to be removed and, after praying aloud to God, shouts, “Lazarus, come out!” Lazarus, who had been dead for four days, emerges wrapped in grave clothes.
A message from the series “Easter 2023.” In Acts 26:1-23, the Apostle Paul defends himself before King Agrippa, Governor Festus, and other Roman officials. He shares his testimony, recounting his former life as a strict Pharisee, his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus, and his divine commission to preach the gospel to both Jews and Gentiles.
A message from the series “The Gospel of John: That We May Believe.” The narrative in this passage unfolds in three primary phases: Divided Actions, Council’s Plot and Jesus’s Withdrawl and Search.
A message from the series “The Gospel of John: That We May Believe.” This passage beautifully contrasts deep, sacrificial worship and love for Jesus with greed, hypocrisy, and escalating hostility from the religious establishment.
A message from the series “Special Sermons.” The main message of the Book of Philemon is that the grace of the Gospel fundamentally transforms human relationships, erasing social barriers and calling believers to forgive, restore, and treat one another as equals in Christ.
A message from the series “The Gospel of John: That We May Believe.” . While people celebrated him as a conquering political king by waving palms, Jesus rode a humble donkey, modeling a kingdom of peace. The passage reveals a powerful spiritual reality: the undeniable miracle of the resurrected Lazarus drew genuine faith from the masses, sending the religious leaders into a panicked, futile plot to silence both men.
A message from the series “The Gospel of John: That We May Believe.” In John 12:20-36, the arrival of Greek seekers prompts Jesus to announce that the “hour” of His glorification—His impending death and resurrection—has come. Using the analogy of a grain of wheat, He teaches that true life requires surrender: by dying to self, believers bear much fruit.
A message from the series “The Gospel of John: That We May Believe.” John 12:36-50 serves as Jesus’ final public plea before his crucifixion, emphasizing the critical urgency of faith. It reveals that believing in Jesus is synonymous with believing in God the Father. Rejecting his message brings condemnation, not by arbitrary judgment, but by the rejecting of the life-giving light and divine truth he brought.
A message from the series “The Gospel of John: That We May Believe.” John 13:1-17 portrays Jesus humbly washing His disciples’ feet, transforming a menial task into a profound spiritual lesson. By performing this servant’s duty, Jesus demonstrated the ultimate depth of His love and established a radical new standard for Christian leadership: mutual, self-sacrificing service to others over seeking status.