John 18:28–40: The Trial of Jesus
The world’s curse does not diminish Jesus. Jesus can take the curse of the world because his kingship is not of the world. (Exposition of John 18:28–40)
True Repentance: What Does it Look Like?
Although no person can judge perfectly, God teaches us to evaluate true repentance. Here are three tools to distinguish between worldly and godly grief.
John 18:1–27: The Betrayal of Jesus
We have learned much about Jesus from his signs and his teaching, but Jesus most fully reveals his true identity at the cross. (Exposition of John 18:1–27)
John 17:20–26: The Church of Jesus
As Jesus goes to the cross, he prays for true unity in his church: Jesus intercedes for the unity of his church in the gospel. (Exposition of John 17:20–26)
Discipleship Means Learning to Love God’s Wisdom
Discipleship requires us to learn God’s word, but not only for our heads. Additionally, we must learn to love God’s wisdom for the sake of our hearts.
Disciple Means Learner – of God’s Word
The word disciple means learner, but what should we learn? To start, being a disciple means being a learner of God’s word—a student of the Scriptures.
John 17:6–19: The Sanctification of Jesus
After praying for his own glorification, Jesus prays for his disciples. Here, Jesus intercedes for the sanctity of his people. (Exposition of John 17:6–19)
All Church Power is Only Ministerial and Declarative
The church has real authority, but not legislative authority. Rather, all church power is only ministerial and declarative to announce and apply God’s word.
Prayer on the Basis of Covenantal Prerogative
Do you have the right or privilege to pray? God listens to our prayers not because he owes us but on the basis of covenantal prerogative he gives by grace.
John 17:1–5: The Prayer of Jesus
In the High Priestly Prayer, Jesus intercedes for the full acceptance of his sacrifice. In v. 1–5, Jesus prays for himself. (Exposition of John 17:1–5)
Intercessory Prayer under the New Covenant
Intercessory prayer under the new covenant is far costlier than in the old covenant because of Jesus’ blood. But, new covenant intercession is also better.
Do You Know What Intercessory Prayer Costs?
In intercessory prayer, we approach God directly to plead that he act according to his covenant mercy. Coming into God’s presence costs dearly, though.