Jacob Gerber | Blog about Discipleship, Church, Leadership

John 2:1–12: The Abundance of Jesus

John 2:1–12: The Abundance of Jesus

By turning water into wine, Jesus does more than to perform a miracle—he illustrates the overflowing abundance of his entire ministry. (Exposition of John 2:1–12)

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John 1:35–51: The Call of Jesus

John 1:35–51: The Call of Jesus

After John the Baptist’s proclamation (John 1:29), Jesus’ first priority is to gather a core group of disciples. (Exposition of John 1:35–51)

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John 1:19–34: The Revealing of Jesus

John 1:19–34: The Revealing of Jesus

The subservient, ministerial mission of John the Baptist heralds the coming of the one who baptizes with the Spirit (John 1:33). (Exposition of John 1:19–34)

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Did Jesus Cry Like Any Other Baby?

Did Jesus Cry Like Any Other Baby?

Jesus certainly cried, both as an infant and as an adult. But did Jesus cry just like any other baby? That’s a bit more complicated to answer. Learn more.

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Genesis 11: The End of the Beginning

Genesis 11: The End of the Beginning

The world’s solution to the problem of sin is to build a taller tower to reach up to God. The gospel insists that God must reach down to us.(Exposition of Genesis 11)

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Genesis 8:1–19: New Creation

Genesis 8:1–19: New Creation

The Flood was a de-creation, and disembarking from the ark is a new creation that foreshadows the ultimate new creation. (Exposition of Genesis 8:1–19)

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Genesis 6:1–8: Apostasy

Genesis 6:1–8: Apostasy

What does it mean for the sons of God to marry the daughters of men? Why does that sin spiral into God’s sending the flood? (Exposition of Genesis 6:1–8)

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