Category Archives: John

(John 19:1 ESV) Then Pilate took Jesus and flogged him. “Flogged” doesn’t really care the sense of the Greek. Jesus was whipped so severely that he nearly died. The translators of the NET Bible explain —

Chapter 18 brilliantly contrasts the truth with lies. Jesus insists on declaring the truth — that he is the Messiah — to power. He doesn’t flinch as he explains who he is and why he came to those who would kill him. … Continue reading →

(John 18:28 ESV)  28 Then they led Jesus from the house of Caiaphas to the governor’s headquarters. It was early morning. They themselves did not enter the governor’s headquarters, so that they would not be defiled, but could eat the … Continue reading →

(John 18:12-14 ESV)  12 So the band of soldiers and their captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound him.  13 First they led him to Annas, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest … Continue reading →

(John 18:1 ESV) When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. The Garden of Gethsemane is on the Mount of Olives, … Continue reading →

We have a decent idea of what it means for Christians to be one with each other. But this idea of being one with God and Jesus is tough for most of us. It certainly is for me. Is Jesus … Continue reading →

The fact that John 13 – 17 points toward unity with God, Jesus, and each other is further supported by several observations. First, there’s the fact that Jesus concludes his discourse with a prayer for unity. (John 17:20-23 ESV)  20 “I … Continue reading →

So here’s where I wind up. All this points toward unity with God and Christ. And that points toward unity with each other. Jesus’ washing of their feet shows the path toward unity with God. Take on the character of … Continue reading →

Chapters 13 – 17 of John make up a five-chapter discourse by Jesus immediately before his arrest. It’s a powerful collection of instructions, examples, and prayers summarizing much of what the preceding chapters of the book are all about. Jesus … Continue reading →