Genesis 11:27–12:3: The Call of Abram
To redeem the world from the fullness of its depravity, God chooses a paradoxical approach: raising up one man through whom he will bless the world. (Exposition of Genesis 11:27–12:3)
John 21:1–25: The Shepherds of Jesus
In John 21:1–25, John closes his Gospel with a humbling reality: Jesus entrusts his flock to faltering shepherds. (Exposition of John 21:1–25)
John 20:19–31: The Commission of Jesus
Jesus is risen from the dead, but he will soon ascend to the Father. How, then, will the world come to believe in him? (Exposition of John 20:19–31)
John 20:1–18: The Resurrection of Jesus
After dying on the cross to finish his estate of humiliation, Jesus rises from the dead to begin his estate of exaltation. (Exposition of John 20:1–18)
John 19:28–42: The Death of Jesus
At his death, Jesus finishes his work in order to become the firstfruits of a new creation—he ends his estate of humiliation in order to begin his estate of exaltation. (Exposition of John 19:28–42)
John 19:16b–27: The Crucifixion of Jesus
To gain his heavenly kingdom, Jesus must give up every worldly good: worldly purity, worldly possessions, and worldly parent. (Exposition of John 19:16b–27)
John 19:1–16a: The Kingship of Jesus
Jesus’ royal power is not of this world. The kingdoms of this world rage against Jesus, but they cannot harm his kingship. (Exposition of John 19:1–16a)
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.