Maundy Thursday evening in the Upper Room continues. From verse 4, how will the disciples remain with Jesus in the future? Look at verse 7.  Why did Jesus say it was better for Him to go away? What is so marvelous about verse 14? In verse 20, what helpful things does Jesus have to say … Continue reading Podcast: John 16:1-22

Maundy Thursday in the upper room continues; Jesus warns his disciples to expect the world to hate them.  In this episode, I mention the different aspects of the Gospel.  You can learn more about that on podcast episode 17, found here. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=27253197

As Jesus continues to speak to His disciples on Maundy Thursday evening, we can consider: From verse 2, how does God "prune" each of us? In verses 5-6, what could be more clear than Jesus' words for our human ego? How can Jesus be so bold in His words in verse 7? See verse 9.  … Continue reading Podcast: John 15:1-17

The account of Maundy Thursday evening continues.  Here are some items of note: In verse 26, see the clear reference to to the Trinity What is the peace of which Jesus speaks? Who is the "ruler of this world" mentioned in verse 30? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=27138276

As the account of Maundy Thursday evening continues, Jesus knows what is coming and comforts His disciples.  When He says, "If you love me ..."  what does "love" mean?  What does "if" mean?  How about "keep"?  There is such richness in each of Jesus' words!  Consider the idea of free will in relation to verse … Continue reading Podcast: John 14:15-24

Maundy Thursday continues.  Jesus is sharing with His disciples in the eleventh hour, before His passion.  In verse 1, what is so rich about the Greek word for "troubled" that Jesus uses? Verse 12 is difficult.  How should we consider it? From verse 14, when we ask for things in Jesus' name, what does this … Continue reading Podcast: John 14:1-14

The account of Maundy Thursday evening in the upper room continues.  Some things to consider: In verse 17, what is the connection between knowing things and doing them? What is going on with Judas in verse 27? Why was it noted in verse 30 that it was night?  Why is that important? What does it … Continue reading Podcast: John 13:12-38

This passage begins the account of the upper room on Maundy Thursday. Note verse 3; it is very important. There are three parts to it, and they explain everything. Jesus washes the disciples' feet.  What truths does this act reveal? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=27021972

In verse 46, Jesus says He has come into the world as light.  How does the sun bear witness to Jesus as the light of the world? Look at verse 47--Jesus has not come to judge the world.  What does that mean?  Compare that with John 3. Note in verse 49 the relationship and unity … Continue reading Podcast: John 12:44-50

Verse 35--Jesus' responses to the people's questions don't sound like what you'd expect.  Why is that? In verse 36, why did Jesus hide from the people? Isaiah's words in verse 40 are hard.  how can we make sense of them?   How can we apply verses 42-43 to our present day? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=26858436