John 19:16-30. When Christ faced his final hour, it was with full awareness of what was ahead of him. He predicted his betrayal, the scourging and the crucifixion in detail. And yet, he went through the suffering and humiliation so he could cry out “It is finished” and to make a new and living way […]

Daniel 9:1-15. From being a young exiled teenager, Daniel had now spent most of his life in Babylon. As an old man, he is studying the writings of the prophet Jeremiah and discovers that the captivity was prophesied to end after 70 years. As Daniel is now approaching 70 years in captivity, sensing where he […]

John 9:1-16. In these astounding verses, we see the Lord standing on trial before The Roman Governor, whose hand is being forced to deliver Christ to the Cross. What was going through the mind of Pilate as he asks Christ 7 questions during this incredible interrogation? Why were the Jewish leaders so set to see […]

Luke 15:29. The Elder son, in this famous parable, depicts the attitude of the Pharisees towards the sinners gathered around Jesus (15:1-2). He was on such a works program, bathing in his own self-righteousness, that he could not find grace for himself or for others. His motivation was tainted when it came to serving his […]

Phil 1:19-28. While on one hand Paul considers the immeasurable blessing of going on to heaven, he also recognizes the privilege and need to remain here on earth with a ministry to people. He concludes that to live is Christ, holding the desire that Christ be magnified in his life and also in his death. […]