Is Foot-Washing a Sacrament?
When Jesus commands us to follow his example by washing each other’s feet, does that mean that he intends us to practice regular foot-washing as a sacrament?
John 13:21–38: The Love of Jesus
Although contrary to our ideas of gaining glory through strength, Jesus glorifies himself through self-sacrificial love. (Exposition of John 13:21–38)
Discipleship is Learning to Lead
For Jesus, discipleship is simple, although certainly not easy. From John 13:1–20, the discipleship Jesus calls us to is the process of learning to lead.
John 13:1–20: The Servanthood of Jesus
The suffering servanthood of Jesus connects to our own suffering: Jesus takes the form of a servant to save and to send. (Exposition of John 13:1–20)
What Does Jesus Fear?
What does it mean that Jesus experienced fear? Did he experience the same fear that we do, or was it different? Does Jesus’ fear detract from his glory?
John 12:27–50: The Glory of Jesus
What should detract from Jesus’ glory only glorifies him further. Jesus reveals his glory through the disgrace of the cross. (Exposition of John 12:27–50)
How Evernote Can Help You Relax on Vacation
Instead of trying to suppress thoughts about work during vacation, here’s how to use Evernote to get thoughts out of your head so you can finally relax.
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.