Isaiah 64: You Are the Potter, We are the Clay

Acknowledging the reality of humankind’s propensity to turn away from God, and even the people of God’s propensity to stray, Isaiah asked God a question all of us have asked at one time or another—Why, O Lord, do you let us stray from you? Why do you allow our hearts to harden, so that we … Continue reading Isaiah 64: You Are the Potter, We are the Clay

Hebrews: A Better Hope

It had taken two chapters to establish the superiority of the Lord Jesus Christ, as fully God the Son, above every earthly and heavenly principality. Now, the writer was establishing Jesus’ work as also superior, pre-eminent, far above any human priest’s work, even of Aaron himself.

Gospel of John: A Vision of Glory

In all four gospels, Jesus only ever asked the Father for one thing for himself. In this post, I imagine what it might have been like for John listening to Jesus pray, and I reveal what that one thing is.

Gospel of John: Sanctification

Jesus was praying that you and I will be protected by the supernatural power of God as we intentionally engage the people around us, whoever they may be, with the goodness of God’s love, the gentleness of God’s goodness, and the good news of God’s gospel.

Gospel of John: Intercession

You and I glorify Jesus when what we do and say shows that Jesus’ work was not in vain, but rather he is reaping the good harvest of what he is sowing into your life and mine.