John 12:12–26: The Kingdom of Jesus
Jesus’ spiritual kingdom is invisible, hidden, and secret, confounding the world. Jesus is building a misunderstood kingdom. (Exposition of John 12:12–26)
Suffering is Training, Not Teaching
Suffering is more like a workout at the gym than a lecture in the classroom. We aren’t looking for a moral of the story but to grow stronger and healthier.
Theology of Glory in the Church
Martin Luther famously contrasted two ways to live: by a theology of glory, or a theology of the cross. Here is what these theologies seek in the church.
John 11:45–12:11: The Preparation of Jesus
Both theologians of glory and theologians of the cross pursue the cross of Jesus, but for very different reasons. (Exposition of John 11:45–12:11)
Faith: Confident Uncertainty
In the valley of the shadow of death, both Martha and Abraham illustrate a chief characteristic of faith: confident uncertainty.
John 11:1–44: The Life of Jesus
By raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus demonstrates that he will shepherd us out of death and into his resurrection life. (Exposition of John 11:1–44)
Church Discipline and the Perseverance of the Saints
If Jesus promises that no one can snatch us out of his hands so we will never fall away, why do we need to do the hard, messy work of church discipline?
John 10:22–42: The Works of Jesus
The works of Jesus corroborate, validate, and authenticate the word of Jesus. We need both his word and his works. (Exposition of John 10:22–42)
John 10:1–21: The Shepherding of Jesus
Jesus is the Good Shepherd who feeds us by his word and appoints undershepherds to restore us to communion with God. (Exposition of John 10:1–21)
John 9:1–41: The Sight of Jesus
Neither the firsthand knowledge of sight nor the secondhand knowledge of education can solve ignorance of the heart. (Exposition of John 9:1–41)
John 8:30–59: The Sonship of Jesus
Jesus gives a new argument to support his claims as the Messiah and to undercut his enemies: we are slaves to whomever we are sons. (Exposition of John 8:30–59)
John 7:53–8:29: The Light of Jesus
Jesus bears witness concerning his identity and mission, but ultimately, God’s light gives life and indicts darkness most clearly at the cross. (Exposition of John 7:53–8:29)