Monday, May 27 Jeremiah 1:1-19 “The Lord gave me this message” Like most prophetic books, Jeremiah begins with a heading indicating the time of the prophet’s ministry. Dates in Judah were reckoned in accordance with the reign of a monarch, a common procedure in the ancient world. The forty plus years given for Jeremiah’s ministry… Read more about The Prophet Jeremiah
Jesus in John’s Gospel
Monday, May 20 John 16:5-15 “The Ministry of the Spirit” As the disciples become increasingly aware of the nearness of Jesus’ leaving, that his physical presence will no longer be with them, they are overwhelmed with sorrow. It fills their hearts. So Jesus explains things to them now which earlier they could not… Read more about Jesus in John’s Gospel
Jesus in John’s Gospel
Monday, May 13 John 15:1-4 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener” As Jesus and his disciples leave the upper room and move toward the Garden of Gethsemane they pass the temple. Here one of the chief ornaments is a “golden vine with a cluster of grapes as large as a… Read more about Jesus in John’s Gospel
Jesus in John’s Gospel
Monday, May 6 John 14:1-3 “I will come back and take you to be with me” On three previous occasions we learned of Jesus’ deeply troubled feelings: when he faced Lazarus’ tomb (11:33), when he contemplated the cross (12:27), and when he reflected on the betrayal of Judas (13:21). Jesus’ confidence in the… Read more about Jesus in John’s Gospel
Jesus in John’s Gospel
Monday, April 29 John 13:1-5 “He began to wash the disciples’ feet” Having loved his disciples throughout their three plus years together, he now loves them to the very end. The instrument of Jesus’ death is at the table with him, for the intention of betrayal has already entered the heart of Judas. In… Read more about Jesus in John’s Gospel
Jesus in John’s Gospel
Monday, April 22 John 20:19-23 “Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them!” As Jesus has revealed himself to Mary he now comes to the disciples. These men are gathered in fear behind bolted doors. They are certain that sooner or later the vengeful enemies of Jesus will seek them out, for Jesus had… Read more about Jesus in John’s Gospel
Jesus in John’s Gospel
Monday, April 15 John 18:1-18 “Jesus is arrested” Jesus moves into the events of his betrayal, arrest, trial, crucifixion and death with a calm courage, even anticipation. This is why he has come. Jesus is the central actor, the prime mover, throughout these events, not Judas or Annas or Caiaphas or Pilate, although their… Read more about Jesus in John’s Gospel
Jesus in John’s Gospel
Monday, April 8 John 12:12-19 “The news that Jesus was on his way swept through the city” Lazarus has been raised from the dead! The word is out! There are witnesses who have seen it. Now the One who raised him is on his way to Jerusalem in spite of all the earlier threats… Read more about Jesus in John’s Gospel